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Participants sit at round tables during the State of the Student Forum at the OCDE Conference Center in Costa Mesa while listening to a panel discussion and presentation about student outcomes and community partnerships.

State of the Student Forum sparks conversation about supporting OC learners

Ian Hanigan June 15, 2026
Painters from Warner Middle School and Westminster High School pose for a photo while working on a mural depicting the ecosystems of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands.

Weekly roundup: Westminster students create mural inspired by Bolsa Chica Wetlands, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 12, 2026
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The bell behind the brand

Nathaniel Martinez June 10, 2026
Ella Wu accepts a guitar prize from Fender Education representatives during the USA 250-OC Theme Song Competition awards ceremony.

WATCH: Original student compositions take center stage in USA 250-OC songwriting showcase

Ian Hanigan June 10, 2026
Students from McGarvin Intermediate School pose with medals and trophies during an awards ceremony at the 2026 United States Academic Pentathlon National Finals in Nashville, Tennessee.

Orange County teams earn national honors at U.S. Academic Pentathlon finals

Vicky Nguyen June 10, 2026
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...
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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 nights. The North America Scholastic Esports Federation is piloting its new Community Game Nights initiative to promote inclusivity and bridge...
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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...
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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...
Jack Bedell

Dr. John (Jack) Bedell, former OC Board of Education trustee and longtime professor, dies at 78

Ian Hanigan April 9, 2021
Dr. John (Jack) Bedell, a longtime professor who leveraged his signature charm, wit and humor to build relationships and find consensus during his 16 years on the Orange County Board of Education, has died. He was 78. A beloved and...
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U.S. Department of Education approves California’s school assessment plan

Ian Hanigan April 8, 2021
The U.S. Department of Education will allow California to temporarily decouple state assessments from federal testing and accountability requirements, granting...
Davis Magnet School Kindness

#kindness1billion: Davis Magnet School students raise funds for OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program

Nichole Pichardo April 7, 2021
Students at Davis Magnet School in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District are raising money for a good cause by selling...
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Weekly roundup: Students raise over $137K for cancer research; SAUSD honored for building preservation; and more

Ian Hanigan April 2, 2021
A team of students from Newport Harbor and Corona del Mar high schools leveraged marketing, entrepreneurship and project management to generate $137,245 for leukemia and lymphoma research. As the Daily Pilot reported this week, Newport Harbor students Julian Knott, Luca...
Imagination Celebration poster contest winner

Santa Ana student named winner of Imagination Celebration poster contest

Nichole Pichardo April 1, 2021
A 10th-grader from Santa Ana High School will soon have her artwork displayed on posters aimed at promoting the importance...
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