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A Westminster School District teacher welcomes students for the 2026-27 school year. All eligible district schools earned gold or platinum California PBIS recognition for their work to create positive, supportive learning environments.

Weekly roundup: More than 250 Orange County schools earn statewide PBIS recognition, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 28, 2026
Graphic displaying the CYBHI logo above the words "Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule" on a blurred background of students and school staff.

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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High school students earn honors in state competition for aspiring teachers

Ian Hanigan April 12, 2018
High schoolers from Santa Ana and Orange have won first-place honors in two of three state competitions organized by a...
The 2018 Classified School Employees of the Year

Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2018

Ian Hanigan April 11, 2018
OCDE has announced this year’s top classified school employees for Orange County. Six county finalists were selected from among 64...
students stand on wooden structure over lake

Educators tout how environmental literacy can lead to well-rounded curriculum

Fermin Leal April 11, 2018
Incorporating environmental literacy into the school curriculum can lead to higher test scores, improved student conduct and can help us move towards a more sustainable future, a group of educators and experts said during a symposium Tuesday. About 100 teachers,...
Rosita Elementary students holding a banner in front of the Distinguished Schools banner

How 43 local schools got that ‘Distinguished’ look

Ian Hanigan April 10, 2018
Last week, state education officials announced the selection of 43 Orange County campuses as California Distinguished Schools. The designation, revived...
students wearing new wardrobes

Working Wardrobes teams with OCDE to help prep students for jobs

Fermin Leal April 9, 2018
A crisp suit and tie or neatly pressed slacks and a blouse can go a long way in giving one...
A graphic that reads, "OC Education Top Stories"

Weekly roundup: Students’ battle of the books, 43 OC schools win ‘Distinguished’ prize, and more

Fermin Leal April 6, 2018
Anaheim Hills Elementary held its third annual Battle of the Books this spring. But instead of students facing off against each other, they decide to challenge another campus. The school battled neighboring Canyon Rim Elementary in the recent book competition,...
Fullerton Joint Union High School District working on computer

OCDE to host summit aimed at providing teachers with skills to improve technology in classrooms

Fermin Leal April 3, 2018
Educators hoping to learn how to better incorporate technology into daily lessons while also improving their skills can attend Orange...
Sonora Elementary

State names 43 Orange County campuses as California Distinguished Schools

Fermin Leal April 2, 2018
Forty-three Orange County public schools were named Monday as 2018 California Distinguished Schools, the state’s top honor for campuses. The...
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New case study spotlights Newport-Mesa’s process for adopting a math curriculum with support from OCDE

Ian Hanigan April 2, 2018
In August 2016, the Newport-Mesa Unified School District embarked on the process of adopting a new math curriculum with matching instructional materials. It wasn’t easy work. But that nine-month undertaking, aided by a partnership with the Orange County Department of...
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Weekly roundup: From adversity to honor rolls, state Academic Decathlon results, OC educators honored, and more

Ian Hanigan March 30, 2018
Lorena Cruz believes she might be a dropout statistic if not for the support she received at Laurel House, a...
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