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Two volunteers take part in a habitat restoration event hosted by OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, helping remove invasive plants and support native ecosystems at a regional park.

Inside the Outdoors to host Earth Day volunteer event at Fairview Park

Vicky Nguyen April 8, 2026
Representatives from the Orange County Registrar of Voters share voter registration information with students at Loara High School in the Anaheim Union High School District on March 12.

High School Voter Education Weeks return this April across state

Vicky Nguyen April 7, 2026
A student listens during a session at the AVID 9th Grade Leadership Conference at Pomona College.

Weekly roundup: OCDE partners with Pomona College to host AVID leadership conference for ninth graders, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 3, 2026
Inside the Outdoors 2022 Summer Camp

REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026
UC Irvine student apprentice Alina Yuan, left, collaborates with marketing program manager Kimberly Chai on design concepts for Division of Career Pathways materials at UC Irvine.

WATCH: OCDE, UC Irvine apprenticeships support Orange County workforce pipeline

Vicky Nguyen April 1, 2026
Screenshot of Minecraft campus

After making a Minecraft version of their school, Trabuco Hills High students are throwing a virtual prom

Ian Hanigan May 28, 2020
When their school’s senior prom was canceled because of a pandemic, a pair of brothers from Trabuco Hills High School...
Coordinator Elke Petras

VIDEO: OC Friday Night Live Partnership honors two school chapters, two advisors and a local organization

Ian Hanigan May 26, 2020
The Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership has honored two schools, a community organization and a pair of advisors for...
Gallery of videoconference participants

VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan May 22, 2020
This year’s Orange County Teacher of the Year announcements looked a bit different. Conspicuously missing was the big yellow bus, which has traditionally carried the county superintendent, camera crews, reporters, sponsors and OCDE representatives from school to school to share...
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OC students selected to exhibit scientific research at international STEM event

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2020
Four high schoolers from Orange County are showcasing their scientific research and innovations in a virtual exhibit hall during this...
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4 PAL programs and an advisor earn honors for engaging students

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2020
Four school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and an advisor have been honored by the Orange County Department of Education...
Priscilla Arceo

Santa Ana High valedictorian speaks for the class of 2020 at ‘Graduate Together’ event

Ian Hanigan May 18, 2020
If you caught the star-studded “Graduate Together” event that streamed live and aired over four networks this weekend, you know that Santa Ana High valedictorian Priscilla Arceo was tapped to speak on behalf of her fellow 2020 graduates. And if...
Classified Employees of the Year

Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2020

Ian Hanigan May 18, 2020
OCDE has announced Orange County’s top classified school employees for 2020. Six county finalists were selected from a pool of...
Student Maverick Malfavon and teacher Erik Peterson

National History Day has gone virtual, and OC students continue to shine

Ian Hanigan May 15, 2020
After impressing judges at the state level, 11 history projects created by students from the Irvine Unified School District and...
balloons and a sign that reads, "1,000,000 meals served"

Santa Ana Unified has served more than 1 million student meals since closures

Ian Hanigan May 15, 2020
The Santa Ana Unified School District reached a milestone this week by serving its one millionth grab-and-go meal since closing campuses to students. After hitting the seven-digit mark Wednesday at Romero-Cruz Academy, district officials staged a brief celebration with balloons...
Gavin Newsom

Facing billions in cuts, governor says education will be a priority

Ian Hanigan May 14, 2020
Just months after projecting a surplus of $5.6 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom walked through his plans to close a $54...
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