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“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
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 15, 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
OCDE Associated Superintendent Nina Boyd

‘Meet the Need’ computer drive aims to close digital divide for low-income families

Ian Hanigan November 9, 2020
Got an old computer that’s gathering dust? It could help an Orange County student navigate distance learning. OCDE is teaming...
6 Teachers of the Year

WATCH NOW: We’re saluting the 2021 Orange County Teachers of the Year with a video tribute

Ian Hanigan November 6, 2020
round this time of year, OCDE would typically host a formal gala to spotlight dozens of Orange County’s top educators....
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Weekly roundup: Student author spreads a message of kindness and inclusivity, the latest OC districts to reopen, and more

Nichole Pichardo November 6, 2020
A Corona del Mar High School student is reminding the world that a little kindness goes a long way. After losing her sister, Ava, in 2012 to a rare genetic disorder, 17-year-old Grace Murray has spent her days honoring Ava’s...
two students stand over a table with models of a human skeleton and other medical models

You’re invited! OC Pathways Showcase to highlight partnerships between educators and industry

Ian Hanigan November 4, 2020
Orange County has built a reputation as a national and international hub for innovative companies and leading-edge educational institutions. And...
ACEs Aware

ACEs Aware initiative trains thousands of health care providers in trauma-informed care

Nichole Pichardo November 4, 2020
It’s not just our local schools that are recognizing the importance of screening for adverse childhood experience, or ACEs, and...
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Orange County student selected as a top finalist in premiere national middle school STEM competition

Nichole Pichardo November 2, 2020
A middle school student from Newport Beach was recently recognized as one of the most promising innovators in the nation. Ryan Honary, a seventh-grader at the Pegasus School in Huntington Beach, was one of 30 finalists to compete in Broadcom...
Sunburst Principal Dinah Ismail and Admissions Coordinator Sergeant Ryan Salvoni

Five things to know about Sunburst Youth Academy

Nichole Pichardo November 2, 2020
A non-traditional high school in Orange County is giving students who’ve faced significant obstacles a second chance at life. Operated...
Newspaper illustration

Weekly roundup: Daylight Saving Time ends, fire crews gain ground, substitute teachers wanted, and more

Ian Hanigan October 30, 2020
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, so be sure to set those clocks back one hour —...
Laura Gómez wearing mask

‘Master motivator’ from OC is one of five California Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020
A Santa Ana elementary school teacher has earned the state’s top honor for educators. Laura Gómez, who has worked at Martin Elementary in the Santa Ana Unified School District since 2006, was announced Wednesday as one of five 2021 California...
Staff at outdoor event

No tricks, just treats: ACCESS staff hands out pumpkins and candy to local families

Ian Hanigan October 28, 2020
Staff members from OCDE’s alternative education program recently handed out free pumpkins, ice cream and bags of candy to families...
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