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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
Juan Escobar and Michael Morefield

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Ian Hanigan April 28, 2017
It’s time for the latest round of “OCDE in 30 Seconds.” In this edition, we’ve got Juan Escobar discussing OCDE’s...
Courtney Smith Teacher of the Year helps students

A whirlwind year ending for one of Orange County’s Teachers of the Year

Fermin Leal April 26, 2017
Tustin Memorial Academy teacher Courtney Smith rode on a convertible during a parade, traveled to Washington, D.C., and received $15,000 after...
VSA festival crowd from above

Long-running VSA Festival celebrates the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Ian Hanigan April 26, 2017
OCDE is once again teaming up with VSA Orange County to celebrate the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities. The 41st annual VSA Festival, hosted by MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana, will give students and adults associated with special education...
Karen Allison poses Norman Dobrofsky classified employees of the year

Two Orange County classified school employees win top state honor

Fermin Leal April 25, 2017
Cafeteria manager Karen Allison from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and custodian Norman Dobrofsky from the Huntington Beach Union High...
Sal Khan with county superintendents

Khan Academy partnership to offer expanded online college readiness resources for OC and surrounding regions

Fermin Leal April 24, 2017
A new partnership between Khan Academy and county education offices from throughout the region will allow more students to gain...
Student-athletes passing a soccer ball

VIDEO: ‘Soccer by the Sand’ tournament unites student-athletes of all abilities

Ian Hanigan April 24, 2017
The Huntington Beach Union High School District’s inaugural “Soccer by the Sand” games recently brought together students with intellectual disabilities and their general education partners to train and compete in the sport they love. Sponsored by Special Olympics Southern California to promote...
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Weekly roundup: A perfect ACT score, Gold Ribbon winners and more

Ian Hanigan April 21, 2017
Our must-read story of the week is a powerful feature about an Orange County high school student who achieved perfection on...
Assemblyman Phillip Chen with two sonora high students

Sonora High School’s ‘Water Guardians’ inspire proposed conservation law

Fermin Leal April 21, 2017
Four Sonora High School students, dubbed the La Habra Water Guardians, have helped a state lawmaker introduce a bill that...
Students working on a construction site

Building competition tests students’ construction skills

Fermin Leal April 20, 2017
More than 150 high school students from across the region spent two days combing through blue prints, hammering together wood frames and running plumbing through scale-sized model homes as part of the HBC Home/Design Competition organized by the North Orange...
Huntington Beach Union High School District

OC District Pulse: Huntington Beach Union High School District

Fermin Leal April 19, 2017
Huntington Beach Union High School District’s support of the four As, or academics, activities, athletics and the arts, remains the...
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