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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
students show off their work to attendee at OC Pathways Showcase

OCDE secures $449,000 grant for career and technical education

Fermin Leal October 8, 2019
The Orange County Department of Education has been awarded a federal grant of $448,936 to help prepare more students in...
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VIDEO: Costa Mesa High student’s kindness campaign inspires classmates, community

Fermin Leal October 7, 2019
Costa Mesa High School student Rebekah Robeck wanted to spread kindness to her school and community. So she started by...
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Trabuco Mesa Elementary teacher named a State Teacher of the Year

Fermin Leal October 4, 2019
Mandy Kelly, a sixth-grade teacher from Trabuco Elementary School in Rancho Santa Margarita, was named Friday as one of five 2020 California Teachers of the Year. Kelly has taught sixth grade at the school in the Saddleback Valley Unified School...
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Weekly roundup: Santa Ana safety officer goes above and beyond, OC Children’s Book Festival, and more

Ian Hanigan October 4, 2019
Vincent Gonzales is usually the first staff member to greet students when they arrive at Santa Ana High School —...
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Westminster district honors Mendez family and the landmark civil rights case that bears their name

Ian Hanigan October 3, 2019
In 1943, Sylvia Mendez and her two brothers were turned away from Westminster’s 17th Street School, known then as “the...
Pam Kahn

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Understanding the connection between wellness and learning

Ian Hanigan October 2, 2019
OCDE knows healthy students are better learners. That’s why the department offers school nursing support and health services to 27 local districts. If you’ve got 30 seconds, Health Services Coordinator Pamela Kahn will tell you more. Want to see an...
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Trabuco Hills High marching band seeks donations for 2020 Macy’s Parade performance

Ian Hanigan September 30, 2019
In March, the Thundering Mustangs of Trabuco Hills High School were ecstatic to learn they’ll be performing in the 2020...
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Two-day conference aims to enhance interpretation and translation services in schools

Ian Hanigan September 27, 2019
More than 350 people from 14 states gathered in Irvine Friday for an OCDE-led conference aimed at enhancing interpretation and...
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Weekly roundup: Tustin High tech academy leader spotlighted, six OC schools win Blue Ribbons, and more

Fermin Leal September 27, 2019
Teacher Ed Hernandez has been compared to a real-life Tony Stark for his work heading the award-winning T-Tech Academy at Tustin High School. Hernandez was profiled recently by Fox 11 News. The segment included a brief history on how he...
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6 Orange County schools win 2019 National Blue Ribbon

Fermin Leal September 26, 2019
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded six Orange County public schools 2019 Blue Ribbons, the nation’s top honor for...
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