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Laguna Beach High School students take part in an opening ceremony marking the launch of a new edible garden on campus.

Weekly roundup: Laguna Beach High students cultivate sustainability with new edible garden, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 9, 2026
Volunteers pose beside a truck filled with bags of trash collected during last year’s Inside the Outdoors MLK Day of Service at Upper Newport Bay.

Inside the Outdoors’ annual MLK Jr. Day of Service returns Jan. 24

Vicky Nguyen January 7, 2026
Participants and supporters, some dressed in team costumes, cheer from the stands during the Super Quiz Relay at the 2025 Orange County Academic Decathlon.

Academic event season is coming up. Here are some key dates for 2026.

Vicky Nguyen January 6, 2026
Marina High School students accept a trophy after leading the Huntington Beach Union High School District’s annual food drive.

Orange County students show generosity ahead of winter break

Vicky Nguyen January 5, 2026
OCDE and Rady Children's Health representatives join Brea Olinda Unified officials to open the new WellSpace at Arovista Elementary Dec. 18.

First-of-its-kind WellSpace opens for younger learners at Arovista Elementary

Madeline Gray December 30, 2025
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: Celebrating Orange County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year

Stefan Bean May 6, 2025
Most of us can point to a teacher who changed our lives — someone who saw us clearly and believed...
Two high school students holding professional camera equipment

OC Supervisor Nguyen, County Superintendent Bean to host student career exploration event on May 22

Ian Hanigan May 5, 2025
Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen and County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean are teaming up to present a special...
Orange County School of the Arts dance program

Weekly roundup: OC Register names this year’s top student artists, CalKIDS offers college scholarships, and more

Madeline Gray May 2, 2025
More than 900 high school artists — the most in the program’s history — were nominated this year for their hard work and contributions made to their communities through the arts. Now, six have been named 2025 Artists of the...
Megan Lee, Loara Elementary School, Anaheim Elementary School District

OCDE announces 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year with surprise visits

Staff reports May 1, 2025
Six outstanding educators received the surprise of a lifetime Wednesday as they were named 2026 Orange County Teachers of the...
Leah Marie Felix holding a gift basket and certificate in front of her winning artwork — a colorful drawing of lungs promoting a tobacco-free lifestyle — at the 2025 TUPE Art Showcase.

OCDE students channel creativity to explore wellness and advocacy through TUPE Art Showcase

Ian Hanigan April 30, 2025
In a quiet hallway of a Mission Viejo community center, a gallery of student artwork lines the walls, each piece...
Performing drummers at the Orange County Arts and Disability Festival

WATCH: 49th annual Arts and Disability Festival showcases creativity and inclusion

Ian Hanigan April 30, 2025
Hundreds gathered at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana this past Saturday to celebrate the talents of artists with disabilities during the 49th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival. Presented by the Orange County Department of Education and Orange County...
2025 California Classified School Employees of the Year

Three from Orange County named California Classified School Employees of the Year

Vicky Nguyen April 29, 2025
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has announced nine California Classified School Employees of the Year for 2025 —...
a "thanks Sunburst" sign

After months apart, cadets at Sunburst share a powerful reunion with families

Nathaniel Martinez April 29, 2025
Even from the back of the parking lot some 100 yards away, the cheers of excited parents seeing their child...
Cassie Parham

Longtime IUSD educator Cassie Parham named district’s next superintendent

Ian Hanigan April 28, 2025
The Irvine Unified School District didn’t have to go far to find its next leader. Following a comprehensive search with input from staff, students, parents and community members, the IUSD Board of Education has named Interim Superintendent Cassie Parham as...
National Fentanyl Awareness Day graphic

OCDE marks Fentanyl Awareness Day by spotlighting ongoing resources for student safety

Ian Hanigan April 28, 2025
With Fentanyl Awareness Day approaching on April 29, the Orange County Department of Education is encouraging schools to raise awareness...
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