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Members of the Troy High School Science Olympiad team pose with their first-place trophy at the 2026 MIT Science Olympiad Invitational.

Troy High School Science Olympiad team takes first place at MIT Invitational

Ian Hanigan January 29, 2026
25th US Poet Laureate Arthur Sze will serve as keynote speaker at the 16th annual Creative Edge Lecture at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. (Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress)

US Poet Laureate Arthur Sze will take the stage at 16th Creative Edge Lecture

Madeline Gray January 29, 2026
A student-created display at McAuliffe Middle School shows handwritten reflections on paper stars and astronaut cutouts under the message, “The legacy I want to leave at McAuliffe is …”

Forty years after Challenger, McAuliffe Middle School reflects on a lasting legacy

Ian Hanigan January 28, 2026
Kay Nakauchi being recognized at December 2025 HBUHSD Board Meeting.

After 68 years of service, Kay Nakauchi retires from HBUHSD

Nathaniel Martinez January 28, 2026
Dr. Stefan Bean and Lainie Rowell on the FutureCurrent podcast set, with microphones and chairs arranged for a recorded conversation.

Now playing: New OCDE podcast hosted by Dr. Bean highlights the people and stories shaping education

Ian Hanigan January 27, 2026
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Experts on early learning gather for 2016-17 QualityStart OC Leadership Academy

Ian Hanigan October 17, 2016
More than 80 early learning leaders from across Orange County convened for the launch of the 2016-17 QualityStart OC Leadership Academy...
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In the news: Walk to School Day, documenting the lives of seniors, the OC Pathways Showcase and more

Ian Hanigan October 14, 2016
On this day in 1947, U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager became the first pilot to break the sound barrier in...
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Gift of History program that engages third-grade students in local histories earns CSBA’s Golden Bell Award

Staff reports October 14, 2016
A multi-agency, countywide history program that creates civic pride, builds 21st-century skills and promotes community engagement has been awarded the prestigious Golden Bell Award by the California School Boards Association. The Gift of History program is led by OCDE, the...
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: ‘Tradition meets tomorrow’ at the Community Home Education Program, a.k.a. CHEP

Ian Hanigan October 13, 2016
OCDE’s Community Home Education Program, or CHEP, is an award-winning independent study program, offering free resources to parents who choose...
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Free seasonal flu shots will be offered to OC kids and adults at two locations on Oct. 14

Ian Hanigan October 11, 2016
The Orange County Health Care Agency says free seasonal flu shots will be offered in the cities of Buena Park...
OC Pathways Showcase feature

OC Pathways Showcase to highlight college and career partnerships with guests from Virgin Galactic and Roadtrip Nation

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2016
Educators and industry leaders will have an opportunity next month to explore dozens of student-led projects that demonstrate how OC Pathways and its community partners are steering the next generation toward high-skill, high-wage and high-demand careers in STEM-related fields. The event is the...
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In the news: OCDE Services Showcase, adjustable classrooms, an anti-bullying pledge and more

Staff reports October 7, 2016
On this, the first Friday of October, we have rounded up the top education stories in Orange County. Take a look:...
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Kindness Korner: A sister’s modest gift inspires a promise to spend quality time together

Staff reports October 6, 2016
We’ve said it before: One act, large or small, can inspire many more. A Garden Grove girl named Emily recently shared...
Students collaborating in the Buena Park School District

OC District Pulse: Buena Park School District is committed to improving the lives of students and families

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2016
The Buena Park School District has a rich history dating back to 1890, but district leaders spend a lot more time talking about the future of education. And it’s not just talk. Over the past three years, Buena Park has been...
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Connect, interact and explore the Orange County Department of Education at the inaugural OCDE Services Showcase

Ian Hanigan October 4, 2016
Local educators, businesses and community partners will get a chance to learn more about the programs and services offered by...
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