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New Conditions of Children report offers a snapshot of OC education trends for 2025

Ian Hanigan December 18, 2025
Gigi Manning, 2025 OCMAA Award recipient for secondary media arts, stands with award sponsor and presenter Steven Brittan, president and CEO of the Laguna College of Art + Design.

Arts educators, leaders to be celebrated at 2026 OC Music and Arts Administrators Awards

Vicky Nguyen December 18, 2025
Participants and supporters, some dressed in team costumes, cheer from the stands during the Super Quiz Relay at the 2025 Orange County Academic Decathlon.

Academic event season is coming up. Here are some key dates for 2026.

Vicky Nguyen December 16, 2025
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Sunburst cadets suit up for life after graduation

Nathaniel Martinez December 15, 2025
Students from Segerstrom High School’s Class of 2025 take part in their graduation ceremony on May 28.

Weekly roundup: OC districts join CSU Direct Admission Program for fall 2026, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 12, 2025
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Weekly roundup: United Way gives laptops to college-bound seniors, Saddleback College gets a new mascot, and more

Ian Hanigan May 21, 2021
Orange County United Way recently distributed hundreds of laptops and technology kits, giving a boost to economically disadvantaged students who...
OC Maker Challenge 2021 Award Winners

Students virtually showcase STEM-based innovations at seventh annual ocMaker Challenge

Nichole Pichardo May 21, 2021
More than 150 students from across Orange County have virtually exhibited over 60 STEM-based designs demonstrating creativity and ingenuity at...
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Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership honors local chapters and advisors

Nichole Pichardo May 21, 2021
OCDE’s Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership (OCFNLP) has honored two local schools and an advisor for their efforts to promote youth development and implement alcohol and drug prevention projects in their schools and communities. Although held virtually, OCFNLP celebrated...
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Eight National History Day projects from Orange County are headed to the national finals

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2021
Following months of research and county-level victories, eight history projects from Orange County were named champions in their respective categories...
ACEs Aware I am Trauma Aware

#IamTraumaAware campaign encourages community to share stories of healing and resilience

Nichole Pichardo May 19, 2021
It’s no secret that pandemic-related trauma is real. From the impacts of losing loved ones to the illness to the...
Shannon Lee

Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee, shares life lessons with OCDE students

Ian Hanigan May 18, 2021
It’s been nearly five decades since the world lost Bruce Lee, who would have now been 80 years old. While his legend has only grown larger in his absence, his daughter wants the public to know about the man behind...
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Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2021

Nichole Pichardo May 17, 2021
Each year during the third week in May, we salute the important contributions of classified school employees during “Classified School...
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Mijares: Orange County’s classified employees go above and beyond to support student success

Al Mijares May 16, 2021
Classified staff members are known for performing essential roles that promote the health, safety and success of all students. In...
Estancia engineering students NMUSD

Weekly roundup: Estancia High engineering students take top honors at local competition; governor’s budget proposes significant funding for education; and more

Nichole Pichardo May 14, 2021
Engineering students from Estancia High School in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District recently landed a first-place team win at the 2021 Vital Link Energy Invitational Engineering Design Competition for turning a simple go-kart into an extremely energy-efficient electric car. The...
AAPI forum

Virtual symposium addresses the challenges, accomplishments and resiliency of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across Orange County

Nichole Pichardo May 13, 2021
“To know my name means to know my full name. My full name is William Virak Hin. My mom gave...
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