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A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026
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
Long Beach Convention and Events Center

Three-day educational institute hosted by OCDE and partners will emphasize excellence, equity and access

Ian Hanigan March 11, 2019
Sharing practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all students will be the focus of a three-day educational...
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond high-fives children

VIDEO: Jordan Elementary in Orange welcomes state schools chief on Read Across America Day

Ian Hanigan March 9, 2019
Celebrating Read Across America Day, the state’s new schools chief paid a visit to Jordan Elementary in the Orange Unified...
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Weekly roundup: HB high schoolers promote environmental awareness, Tustin student heads to national Spelling Bee, and more

Fermin Leal March 8, 2019
About 40 Marina High students have gathered outside their Huntington Beach school every Monday morning before first period to publicize their cause to protect the planet against global warming. They wave hand-printed posters with messages such as, “Make Earth Cool...
Sally ride in the cockpit of the space shuttle

OC teacher’s Sally Ride classroom lesson part of International Women’s Day program

Fermin Leal March 7, 2019
Irvine Unified School District teacher Judy Richonne has created a lesson for students about famed astronaut Sally Ride that’s been...
A big check is awarded to a school at an assembly

Irvine schools receive $200,000 in grants to support innovative teaching practices

Fermin Leal March 6, 2019
The Irvine Public Schools Foundation has awarded grants of up to $20,000 to 25 projects across the Irvine Unified School...
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Lecture focused on using music, arts to foster social responsibility

Fermin Leal March 5, 2019
The Bach composition OC High School of the Arts senior Priscilla Kim performed on her cello echoed throughout the cavernous hall of the Midnight Mission homeless shelter in downtown Santa Ana. Some of the shelter’s residents smiled throughout, while others...
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OCDE hosting Orange County Schools Career Fair

Ian Hanigan March 4, 2019
Are you considering a career in education or seeking a new opportunity to serve students? You might want to check...
Eighth-grader Nicholas D’Sa holds trophy

After 24 rounds, the 2019 Orange County Spelling Bee champion is crowned

Ian Hanigan March 2, 2019
The word was “rhesus.” Only Nicholas D’Sa of St. Cecilia Catholic School in Tustin didn’t have the luxury of reading...
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Weekly roundup: The science of hockey, proposed state laws, performing arts grants, and more

Ian Hanigan March 1, 2019
Thousands of students from more than 170 local schools descended upon the Honda Center this week for a day of hands-on STEM lessons courtesy of the Anaheim Ducks. The Orange County Register covered Thursday’s standards-based activities, which were sponsored by...
Beckman High School Humanities Building

25 Orange County campuses honored as 2019 California Distinguished Schools

Ian Hanigan February 26, 2019
Twenty-five Orange County middle and high schools have earned the state’s highest level of recognition as 2019 California Distinguished Schools....
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