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Student winners and their teachers gather on stage with Chapman University President Matt Parlow during the March 13 awards ceremony for the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest.

Weekly roundup: Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest highlights OC student winners, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2026

A group of students and advisors from Troy High School stand on a stage at the CyberPatriot National Finals, holding an award in front of a large screen displaying “CyberPatriot National Finals.”

Troy High cyber team earns national honors at CyberPatriot finals

Ian Hanigan March 27, 2026

Westminster School District students perform onstage during the Saturday program.

OCDE announces Dual Language Immersion Convening focused on Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum

Vicky Nguyen March 26, 2026

Venado Middle School students pose with their multiple NHD-OC medals alongside teacher and coach Hector Gamboa, and OCDE Coordinator Julie Hull.

Orange County students shine at NHD-OC contest as 107 advance to state finals

Madeline Gray March 25, 2026

OCDE to host April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach police captain

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2026

Brea Olinda High robotics team producing hundreds of face shields for first responders

Fermin Leal April 29, 2020

Members of the Brea Olinda High School Robotics Team 7157 are putting their technical talents to good use to produce...

Healthcare workers holding thank-you cards

#kindness1billion: Vista View Middle School students show their gratitude to healthcare workers

Ian Hanigan April 28, 2020

Students from Vista View Middle School in the Ocean View School District recently heard that healthcare workers at Memorial Care...

2 Orange County campuses named 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools

Fermin Leal April 23, 2020

Two Orange County campuses were recognized as 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools for their efforts to conserve resources while promoting health and environmental literacy. The schools are Golden View Elementary in Ocean View School District, and Katella High in Anaheim...

OC campuses are well represented in U.S. News rundown of ‘Best High Schools’

Ian Hanigan April 22, 2020

U.S. News released its latest list of the nation’s Best High Schools this week, and it was no surprise to...

Video Tips for Teachers: Ditch the glares with this homemade sunshade

Greg Lammers April 21, 2020

As educators across the state embrace distance learning, we thought some helpful video tips might be in order. OCDE’s Media...

VSA Festival goes virtual to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Ian Hanigan April 18, 2020

Every year around this time, OCDE and VSA Orange County team up to spotlight the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities. The VSA Festival is a free, daylong event that’s typically held at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana on a...

VIDEO: County Supt. Al Mijares offers words of encouragement to parents, teachers and staff

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2020

With a month of distance learning in the books, Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares offered some words of encouragement for...

Educators, community step in to build face shields for COVID-19 first responders

Fermin Leal April 14, 2020

Across the region, scores of first responders are on the front lines of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, working to save...

Saddleback Church teams up with OCDE to provide meals, groceries for OC families

Ian Hanigan April 13, 2020

April showers didn’t discourage the families who lined up in their cars to pick up boxes of food outside OCDE’s offices in Santa Ana. And the rain certainly didn’t deter the team of volunteers from Saddleback Church. On Thursday, 234...

Timeline: One month of distance learning, grab-and-go meals, and other adjustments for OC schools

Fermin Leal April 13, 2020

It’s been one month since Orange County school district leaders announced the closure of all campuses to students as a...