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WATCH: How schools can use existing insurance coverage to support student mental health services

Ian Hanigan August 27, 2026
Students at Las Lomas Elementary School in La Habra are welcomed back to campus by taking photos in front of colorful school decorations. (Courtesy of La Habra City School District)

2026-27 school year: See the back-to-school photos captured across Orange County

Madeline Gray August 25, 2026
Newport Harbor huddles up after beating Nanakuli 41-0 in their opening game in Oahu.

OC football teams open season with perfect 6-0 record in Hawaii

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
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OC District Attorney to host e-bike, e-motorcycle buyback event at Angel Stadium

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026
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A lesson from scratch: Hip-hop pioneer Grand Wizzard Theodore shares his story with OCDE students

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
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Weekly roundup: Innovative graduation ceremonies, a virtual prom, school reopening plans, and more

Ian Hanigan May 29, 2020
With light shows, car parades and special gifts, school districts throughout Orange County are taking innovative approaches to high school...
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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 their efforts to promote youth leadership while leading alcohol and drug prevention initiatives. The FNL chapters at Clinton-Mendenhall Elementary School...
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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,...
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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 for implementing creative and innovative practices that amplify youth engagement and connectedness. Administered by OCDE, PAL programs are built around...
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...
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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 an exhibit created by a pair of Capistrano Unified middle schoolers will advance to this year’s National History Day showdown....
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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...
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