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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
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Santa Ana Unified rolls out new ‘Wi-Fi on Wheels’ program

Nichole Pichardo September 3, 2020
Santa Ana Unified School District this week rolled out a new “Wi-Fi on Wheels” program aimed at providing 5G wireless...

OC students embrace an untraditional start to the 2020-21 school year

Nichole Pichardo September 2, 2020
Going back to school may look a little untraditional this year, but that has not stopped Orange County students, staff,...
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5 best practices to keep virtual classrooms safe from unwanted attendees

Nichole Pichardo September 1, 2020
While many districts across Orange County are preparing for the safe reopening of schools, distance learning and virtual classrooms are here to stay for the foreseeable future. And as tens of thousands of Orange County students are heading back to...
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California says OC campuses should be eligible to reopen to students on Sept. 22

Staff reports August 31, 2020
The California Department of Public Health has reviewed Orange County’s COVID-19 data and determined it will be necessary to wait...
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OCDE makes plans for virtual academic competitions

Ian Hanigan August 31, 2020
Like pretty much everything else, academic event season will look a little different this school year. Even as campuses are...
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Weekly roundup: Football practice resumes, concerns about vaccination rates, and more

Ian Hanigan August 28, 2020
The Beckman High football team was eager to finally participate in its first football practice of the season — even if it was a little light on football. Prep football games that were supposed to kick off this week have...
OCDE FCP Team Members

OCDE’s FCP network builds family engagement through relationships, partnerships and resources

Nichole Pichardo August 26, 2020
For nearly 15 years, OCDE’s Family & Community Partnerships network, or FCP, has been building relationships between school, home and...
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Mijares: As OC exits the COVID-19 watch list, health officials keep an eye on local hotspots

Al Mijares August 25, 2020
With the number of new COVID-19 cases declining, and a relatively low testing positivity rate, Orange County has made its...
AHS solar powered cold storage unit

Anaheim High School is home to a new ‘Beast’

Nichole Pichardo August 24, 2020
The Anaheim Union High School District, in partnership with Waste Not OC and Impact the Change, has unveiled the world’s first off-the-grid, fully sustainable, 100 percent solar-powered freezer unit to store thousands of frozen meals for people in need. After...
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Weekly roundup: Two Tesoro High School teens make a difference, COVID-19 monitoring list countdown, and more

Nichole Pichardo August 21, 2020
Two high school students from Tesoro High School in the Capistrano Unified School District have come together to offer online...
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