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

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2026
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Santa Ana educator nominated for National History Day’s top teacher honor

Fermin Leal March 25, 2020
Erik Peterson, a teacher at Santiago Elementary in Santa Ana Unified School District, has been nominated for National History Day’s ...
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Check out what distance learning looks like across Orange County

Fermin Leal March 24, 2020
School districts and teachers have been working to build virtual classrooms pretty much from scratch over the past week to...
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Mijares: OC superintendent issues statement in support of districts extending student dismissals

Al Mijares March 20, 2020
Signaling an escalation of our state’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Thursday calling for Californians to remain at home, with exceptions for essential needs. He also said school campuses might...
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OC school nurses partner with CHOC to staff COVID-19 hotline for parents

Ian Hanigan March 19, 2020
Spanish | Mandarin | Vietnamese | Farsi | Korean School nurses from campuses across Orange County have teamed up with...
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PBS SoCal offering educational programing for students at home

Fermin Leal March 19, 2020
In response to the closures of nearly all public schools across the region, PBS SoCal has created an At-Home Learning program...
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Learning can continue through online options. Here are a few resources

Fermin Leal March 16, 2020
Schools districts across Orange County are working to offer distance-learning programs for students while schools remained closed because of the COVID-19 threat. Many teachers will be communicating with families to determine the best ways to engage with students to promote...
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Q&A: How does a school closure work?

Ian Hanigan March 13, 2020
RELATED CONTENT These OC districts are offering grab-and-go meals at a campus near you Here’s a rundown of OC school...

UPDATE: National History Day-OC competition moved to virtual format amid COVID-19 concerns

Ian Hanigan March 12, 2020
UPDATE: In response to recent guidance from the California Department of Public Health and California Governor Gavin Newsom, and in...
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Here’s how some teachers are dealing with the coronavirus threat in their classrooms

Fermin Leal March 11, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to generate headlines, schools are working to keep students and staff safe while informing their communities about the potential impacts on learning. The OCDE Newsroom has been providing the latest relevant information from local, state and federal...
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24 OC schools honored for engaging students in civic education

Ian Hanigan March 10, 2020
The California Courts system has recognized two dozen Orange County public schools for creating exemplary civics education programs and bringing...
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