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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

OC Zoo lends a helping hand, and a few furry friends, to Inside the Outdoors

Nichole Pichardo February 16, 2021

Months after the devastating Bond Fire claimed the home of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, kindness continues to pour in...

OCDE seeks nominees for annual music and arts administrator awards

Nichole Pichardo February 15, 2021

The Orange County Department of Education is currently seeking nominations for the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators — or...

Weekly roundup: OCDE and partners unveil mental health toolbox, teacher pens acclaimed novel, and more

Ian Hanigan February 12, 2021

Seeking to buffer some of the pandemic’s impact on children and teens, the Orange County Department of Education has collaborated with CHOC and the nonprofit Western Youth Services to develop a new online toolbox packed with self-paced trainings, apps and...

Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition

Ian Hanigan February 11, 2021

More than 200 young historians representing 25 schools will once again showcase their original websites, papers, documentaries, performances and exhibits...

#Kindness1Billion: Newhope Elementary student’s Make-A-Wish request is loud and clear

Ian Hanigan February 9, 2021

Vivian Nguyen could have asked for virtually anything. But the Newhope Elementary School fifth-grader used her wish to help others....

OCArts4All now accepting submissions for county-wide virtual showcase

Nichole Pichardo February 8, 2021

The Orange County Department of Education is inviting teachers from public, private, charter and home schools from around the county to submit original artwork for an opportunity to be displayed at the OCArts4All Virtual Art Showcase. Formerly known as the...

Weekly roundup: Cross country resumes, Huntington Beach students return to campuses, and more

Nichole Pichardo February 5, 2021

Although the CIF Southern Section made a decision to cancel fall sports championships, cross country recently received the green light...

OCDE unveils resources to help educators teach about airborne illnesses, vaccines

Ian Hanigan February 4, 2021

OCDE has partnered with the Orange County Health Care Agency to produce a series of mini-lessons, activities and informational handouts...

OCDE honors school counselors for contributions and support during an unprecedented year

Nichole Pichardo February 3, 2021

Although the pandemic has once again canceled an in-person awards ceremony, that didn’t stop OCDE from honoring nine local school counselors for their dedication and commitment to Orange County students and families. As we mentioned, National School Counseling Week is...