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Tustin Memorial Academy students Vivienne, Cora, Miles, Maddie and Delnia win first place and the community-focused award from the Municipal Water District of OC for their dynamic prototype called "The Cat Robot."

PHOTOS: Orange County student makers celebrated for creating problem-solving innovations

Madeline Gray June 16, 2026
“A Moment in the Sun,” created by Juni Lee, a 12th-grade student at Sunny Hills High School in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, will be featured in the 2026 Festival of Arts Junior Art Exhibit in Laguna Beach.

93rd Festival of Arts to showcase more than 330 pieces by Orange County students

Vicky Nguyen June 16, 2026
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
he budget looks relatively healthy in the budget year although the Administration projects a structural deficit beginning in 2022-23.

Here are a few takeaways from the governor’s proposed budget

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his preliminary spending plan for 2021-22 on Friday, laying out a $227.2 billion blueprint that would...
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Weekly roundup: Celebrating Ivy League acceptance, temporary returns to distance learning and more

Nichole Pichardo January 8, 2021
Applying to college this year as the pandemic continues has thrust a new set of challenges on high school students....
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Bank of America seeks community-minded high school students for exclusive summer leadership program

Nichole Pichardo January 5, 2021
Do you know a talented high school junior or senior who has a passion for improving their community? For over a decade, Bank of America has been providing high schoolers the opportunity to apply for a highly selective Student Leaders...
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In the news: Santa Ana High School senior accepted to Harvard University

Nichole Pichardo January 4, 2021
From print to television news, local media outlets are buzzing about a viral video of a Santa Ana High School...
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COVID-19 updates from 2020

Staff reports December 31, 2020
Below is our running COVID-19 digest for 2020, with older stories posted at the bottom of the page. For the...
Gov. Newsom

Governor announces new plan and financial incentives to encourage safe return to in-person instruction

Nichole Pichardo December 30, 2020
Citing evidence that younger learners pose a lower risk of transmitting COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a new plan encouraging a return to in-person classroom instruction for elementary school students as early as mid-February. During a morning briefing,...
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Rethinking what it means to connect: 10 Orange County teachers share their 2020 perspectives

Ian Hanigan December 30, 2020
How do we begin to describe 2020? And how will we look back on it? Over the last 12 months,...
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Reflecting on an unprecedented year: 10 notable OCDE Newsroom stories from 2020

Nichole Pichardo December 29, 2020
It goes without saying that 2020 has been a year like no other. And now, looking back, we can see...
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Mijares: A year of distress and disruption also highlighted our resilience

Al Mijares December 28, 2020
It is impossible to overstate the challenges our schools were presented with this year, from having to immediately pivot to distance learning in March, to putting in place the latest COVID-19 safety protocols in the summer and fall. Every step...
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Capo elementary teacher is a finalist in presidential awards program for math and science educators

Ian Hanigan December 24, 2020
An elementary teacher in the Capistrano Unified School District is among a half-dozen state finalists in the 2020 Presidential Awards...
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