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Newport Harbor huddles up after beating Nanakuli 41-0 in their opening game in Oahu.

OC football teams open season with perfect 6-0 record in Hawaii

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
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OC District Attorney to host e-bike, e-motorcycle buyback event at Angel Stadium

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026
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Inventor of the record scratch Grand Wizzard Theodore inspires students to learn all they can

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
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Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026
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
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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...
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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...
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#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. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Vivian, 10, recently requested a new sound system to amplify the voices of student performers in...
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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...
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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...
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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 on COVID-19 and the new vaccines intended to curb the pandemic. The materials, which are divided by grade span, were...
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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...
Cindy Kha Former ACCESS student

Understanding ACEs: Stories of trauma and resilience

Nichole Pichardo February 2, 2021
Over the past few months, the OCDE Newsroom has cast a light on ACE’s – or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Through...
close up doctor holding syringe and using cotton before make injection to patient in medical mask. Covid-19 or coronavirus vaccine

Vaccinations are coming for school employees — but how soon?

Ian Hanigan February 1, 2021
[This post has been updated with the latest information as of Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021.] cross the country, COVID-19 vaccine shortages have contributed to the slower-than-expected pace of getting shots in arms, leading to frustration and uncertain timelines. There’s every...
National School Counseling Week 2021

Celebrating school counselors: Four facts you may not know

Nichole Pichardo January 31, 2021
One week a year is devoted to celebrating and recognizing a special group of uniquely-trained educators who have a big...
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