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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

OCDE to host April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach police captain

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2026

VIDEO: Get a bird’s eye view of OCDE’s new Harbor Learning Center North campus

Ian Hanigan March 9, 2021

Thanks to OCDE’s Media Services team, we have a visual update on the new Harbor Learning Center North campus that...

Anaheim Elementary School District partners with Yamaha to turn instruments into works of art

Ian Hanigan March 8, 2021

Musical instruments that can’t be sold are getting new life as vibrant pieces of visual art thanks to students, families,...

Weekly roundup: Model Continuation High Schools, state and local reopening plans, and more

Ian Hanigan March 5, 2021

La Vista High School in Fullerton was among 27 California campuses recognized this week as Model Continuation High Schools for 2021. According to a news release from the state Department of Education, the MCHS Recognition Program represents a partnership between...

Orange County students celebrate National Read Across America Day

Nichole Pichardo March 2, 2021

March marks National Reading Month, and school districts from across the county are raising awareness about the importance, value and...

Weekly roundup: Tustin USD teacher creates unique reading experience; vaccines for educators; and more

Nichole Pichardo February 26, 2021

An elementary teacher in the Tustin Unified School District has turned a simple walk around campus into a fun, interactive...

Black History Month forum addresses experiences and strategies for ensuring equity and inclusion

Nichole Pichardo February 26, 2021

“I don’t want you to be colorblind. I want you to see my color.” Those were the personal words Robert Sheffield, director of Quality Schools and Districts for WestEd, shared during an OCDE-organized event celebrating Black History Month on Feb....

All OC school employees will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1

Ian Hanigan February 23, 2021

[This post has been updated with the latest information as of Monday, March 1, 2021.] Based on the latest state...

Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion

Ian Hanigan February 21, 2021

Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares will host a virtual forum this Thursday, Feb. 25 in recognition of Black History...

Weekly roundup: New state guidance for high school sports, vaccine shipping delays, and more

Nichole Pichardo February 19, 2021

The California Department of Public Health on Friday released new updates to its guidance for youth and high school sports, allowing play to resume across many parts of California if certain health and safety protocols are met. The updated guidance...

Irvine’s University High School wins its first Orange County Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan February 17, 2021

Orange County has a new Academic Decathlon champion — and the makings of a crosstown rivalry. Irvine’s University High School...