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Westminster School District students perform onstage during the Saturday program.

OCDE announces Dual Language Immersion Convening focused on Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum

Vicky Nguyen March 26, 2026
Venado Middle School students pose with their multiple NHD-OC medals alongside teacher and coach Hector Gamboa, and OCDE Coordinator Julie Hull.

Orange County students shine at NHD-OC contest as 107 advance to state finals

Madeline Gray March 25, 2026
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OCDE to host April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach police captain

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2026
Students in Trabuco Hills High School’s marching band drumline, wearing navy and white uniforms with plumed helmets, perform during a football game in front of a packed stadium crowd.

Two Orange County schools earn state recognition for arts education

Ian Hanigan March 23, 2026
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OC teams shine at state Academic Decathlon; University High advances to nationals

Ian Hanigan March 23, 2026
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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...
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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 loss of a school year, communities across the country have experienced emotional fallout related to COVID-19. In recognition of national...
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...
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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 the face of a global pandemic, however, their actions were nothing short of awe-inspiring. Exhibiting ingenuity, creativity and dedication, these...
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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...
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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Outstanding arts educators to be honored at annual OCMAA awards ceremony

Nichole Pichardo May 11, 2021
More than two dozen teachers and administrators who oversee instrumental, vocal, theater, dance and visual arts programs will be honored during an upcoming ceremony for making a difference in the lives of Orange County students through arts education. The virtual...
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VIDEO: Summer at the Center arts program adapts to a virtual format

Ian Hanigan May 10, 2021
For nearly 30 years, OCDE has partnered with Segerstrom Center for the Arts to give students enrolled in the department’s...
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