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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
Health care worker at COVID-19 testing site

3 things to know about COVID-19 testing for students and school employees

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2020
Did you know there are more than 50 COVID-19 testing sites up and running in Orange County, and that educators...
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Círculos High arts partnership helps Santa Ana students find their voice

Ian Hanigan September 16, 2020
Amid a public health crisis, social isolation and societal unrest, a Santa Ana school and a local nonprofit are helping...

Inside the Outdoors offers virtual field trips and traveling scientist programs; registration now open

Nichole Pichardo September 15, 2020
A lot has changed since March, and while OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors may be shifting its “hands-on” approach to environmental education to a virtual format, the program remains committed to providing science learning and enrichment to students across Orange County,...
Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez

Google doodle honors OC civil rights icon who helped end school segregation

Ian Hanigan September 14, 2020
An Orange County civil rights pioneer who helped bring an end to forced segregation in California’s education system and paved...
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California approves criteria for new state Seal of Civic Engagement

Ian Hanigan September 14, 2020
Educational leaders in California are incentivizing active citizenship and civic awareness by creating a new Seal of Civic Engagement that...
A news graphic

Weekly roundup: A look at school reopening timelines, restoring a historic landmark, and more

Ian Hanigan September 11, 2020
There were quite a few stories this week about school reopening timelines. We’ll start with the Los Alamitos Unified School District, which, after applying for a waiver from the state, became the first local district to bring its elementary students...
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Q&A: OC Children’s Book Festival director inspires families to find joy in reading

Nichole Pichardo September 9, 2020
As reported in the OCDE Newsroom last month, the 17th annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival kicks off virtually on...
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OCDE is supporting local mental health needs through distance learning and beyond

Ian Hanigan September 9, 2020
When schools closed to students in mid-March, OCDE’s educational and technology teams quickly positioned themselves as a resource, partnering with...
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Placentia-Yorba Linda superintendent announces retirement after 35 years in education

Ian Hanigan September 7, 2020
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Superintendent Dr. Greg Plutko has announced he’ll retire from the district in December. Plutko, who was selected as PYLUSD’s schools chief in 2016, shared the news with staff and families via email on Thursday, Sept. 3. His...
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Weekly roundup: Tustin Unified partners with OC Rescue Mission, local districts plan for reopening, and more

Nichole Pichardo September 4, 2020
The Orange County Rescue Mission is gearing up for another school year, albeit with distance learning, thanks to the continued...
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