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Student winners and their teachers gather on stage with Chapman University President Matt Parlow during the March 13 awards ceremony for the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest.

Weekly roundup: Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest highlights OC student winners, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2026
A group of students and advisors from Troy High School stand on a stage at the CyberPatriot National Finals, holding an award in front of a large screen displaying “CyberPatriot National Finals.”

Troy High cyber team earns national honors at CyberPatriot finals

Ian Hanigan March 27, 2026
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
Kids holding a recycle bin

OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors extends Earth Day into May with #ProjectZeroWasteLunch challenge

Nichole Pichardo April 22, 2021
While every day is Earth Day for OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, we set aside one day a year —...
Katella High School

OC schools are honored for civic education, with Anaheim Union leading the way

Ian Hanigan April 21, 2021
Fourteen Orange County Schools have been recognized by the California Courts system for building exemplary civic learning programs and creating...
OCSEF 2021

Orange County students take home top honors at annual science and engineering fair

Nichole Pichardo April 20, 2021
Although the typical days of halls packed with students, spectators and judges are still on hiatus, that didn’t stop over 300 Orange County students from participating in the 2021 Orange County Science and Engineering Fair. Held virtually for the second...
School nurse checking temperature of student patient.

Orange County School Nurses Organization seeks nominations for awards program

Ian Hanigan April 19, 2021
The Orange County School Nurses Organization is accepting nominations for qualified candidates who exemplify excellence in school nursing. Application forms...
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Weekly roundup: Santa Ana to hold graduations at Angel Stadium, signing day a time for celebration, and more

Ian Hanigan April 16, 2021
The Santa Ana Unified School District announced that it’s partnering with Angel Stadium to host all of its commencement ceremonies...
VSA Festival 2021

Annual arts and disability festival celebrates 45 years

Nichole Pichardo April 15, 2021
“Sometimes people will judge others on the color of their skin and I want people to know that everyone should be treated equally.” Those are the words that Abigail Enriquez, sixth-grader at Bryant Elementary in the Garden Grove Unified School...
Superintendent Toy Thurmond

2 OC districts recognized for model school attendance review boards

Ian Hanigan April 14, 2021
Two Orange County districts have been recognized by the state for the work of their school attendance review boards, or...
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Online gaming nights encourage friendships, inclusivity through shared experiences

Ian Hanigan April 13, 2021
Orange County high schoolers are invited to build friendships while playing popular games online during a series of upcoming gaming...
kindergarten readiness

Six tips for kindergarten readiness

Nichole Pichardo April 12, 2021
While the second week in April is dedicated nationally to celebrating the Week of the Young Child, OCDE’s Early Learning team works year-round to provide research-based professional learning opportunities, coaching, technical assistance and educational incentives for Orange County early learning...
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Weekly roundup: Five OC districts awarded for music education programs; Anaheim Elementary students return to campus; and more

Nichole Pichardo April 9, 2021
Five Orange County school districts this week were named among the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM...
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