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Pacific Drive Elementary School students enjoy oat muffins and fruit during class as part of the Fullerton School District Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Free breakfast is served at third Fullerton School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray August 21, 2026

Graphic that says "A note from Dr. Bean" with image of Dr. Stefan Bean

Dr. Bean: A shared call for the year ahead — All. Together. Now.

Stefan Bean August 20, 2026

California students and educators participate in the Parade of States during the opening ceremony of the 2026 National History Day National Contest at the University of Maryland.

OCDE to launch 2026-27 National History Day season with virtual kickoff

Vicky Nguyen August 19, 2026

Logan Thielen poses at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library after earning first place in the California National Civics Bee. The Brea Junior High School seventh-grader will represent California at the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C., in October.

Brea Junior High student prepares to represent California at National Civics Bee

Vicky Nguyen August 18, 2026

Sailee Charlu, a 17-year-old student at the Orange County School of the Arts, is pictured at the Orange County Department of Education in Costa Mesa. Charlu spent four weeks at OCDE this summer working with Educational Services while exploring her interest in multilingual education.

Weekly roundup: Orange County School of the Arts student pushes to expand multilingual learning opportunities, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 14, 2026

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

Students translated stories of survival into paintings, films and writing for Chapman University’s Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art and...

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

Quick look: Troy High School’s cybersecurity team placed second overall and first in the Cisco Networking Academy Challenge at the...

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

The Orange County Department of Education will host a May 2 convening focused on strengthening bilingual instruction through the Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum. The free event will bring together educators and community members to explore strategies that support Biliteracy and culturally responsive teaching.

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

Quick look: About 107 students from across Orange County have earned a spot at the National History Day–California state competition...

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

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2026

Quick look: OCDE will host a free April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness led by Seal Beach Police...

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

Quick look: Two Orange County schools — Trabuco Hills High School and Orange County School of the Arts — have been recognized by the state for providing high-quality, inclusive arts education. Two Orange County schools have been recognized by the...

University High School students wearing medals in front of a California Academic Decathlon backdrop.

OC teams shine at state Academic Decathlon; University High advances to nationals

Ian Hanigan March 23, 2026

Quick look: Woodbridge, University and Valencia high schools placed among the top teams at the 2026 California Academic Decathlon. Based...

SeaCliff Elementary School students plan, produce and film their segments for the Sea Star News broadcast. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot Staff Photographer)

Weekly roundup: Huntington Beach students launch Sea Star News, 888 high schoolers named OC Artists of the Year nominees, and more

Madeline Gray March 20, 2026

Seacliff Elementary School students are stepping into the studio, taking on roles as anchors, camera operators, scriptwriters and field reporters...

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OCDE, District Attorney’s Office to host session on addressing hate incidents in schools

Ian Hanigan March 19, 2026

Educational leaders from across Orange County are invited to attend an upcoming convening hosted by OCDE and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office focused on identifying, preventing and responding to hate incidents and hate crimes in school settings. The no-cost...

Students attend a field trip at the Shipley Nature Center with Inside the Outdoors staff and their families.

WATCH: Inside the Outdoors program highlighted as rebuild of Rancho Soñado site moves forward

Madeline Gray March 18, 2026

Quick look: Inside the Outdoors, OCDE’s hands-on science program, was recently featured at the Orange County State of Education event,...