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OC high schools rank among California’s best in latest U.S. News list

Vicky Nguyen September 1, 2026
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
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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 Pulse: Fullerton School District is preparing the next generation for 21st-century careers

Ian Hanigan July 7, 2016
Here’s a brand new feature for the OCDE Newsroom. All year long, our crack Media Services squad will be visiting school districts...
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Marian Bergeson, a political pioneer who served in the Senate and Assembly, leaves an enduring legacy

Ian Hanigan July 6, 2016
Orange County has lost a towering political and educational leader. Marian Bergeson, who in addition to being the first woman...
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OC students return with honors from final National History Day showdown in Maryland

Ian Hanigan July 1, 2016
Back in May, we reported that a dozen young historians from Orange County had punched their tickets to the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest in Maryland after impressing at the state-level competition. Well, the accolades keep coming. A...
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Friday Night Live empowers youth to be leaders in their communities

Ian Hanigan June 30, 2016
If you’re a loyal OCDE Newsroom reader, you’ve probably seen stories like this one or this one demonstrating how Friday Night...

Lunch at the library: Garden Grove Chapman Library to offer free summer meals and educational activities

Staff reports June 29, 2016
We recently shared a few strategies to avoid summer learning loss, so now let’s take a look at a particularly fun...
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OC Registrar of Voters certifies results of the June 7 Orange County Board of Education election

Ian Hanigan June 28, 2016
Dr. Ken Williams and Dr. Jack Bedell have each secured new terms as trustees on the Orange County Board of Education, which will welcome Tustin City Councilwoman Beckie Gomez as its newest member, according to election results certified this week by...
An image of Loreen Pham, a fifth-grader at Garden Grove’s Wakeham Elementary School, using her new bow holder

VIDEO: Teamwork in Garden Grove helps fifth-grader play cello at her school’s spring recital

Staff reports June 27, 2016
When Loreen Pham, a fifth-grader at Garden Grove’s Wakeham Elementary School, told music teacher Sarah Moulton that she wanted to...
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Orange County after-school programs receive new award for dedication to health and exercise education

Staff reports June 24, 2016
It’s no secret Orange County schools have excellent after-school programs. But now, about 20 are being honored with a brand new...
An image of Tustin PD Officer Ralph Casiello and TUSD nurse Pam Atkins greeting 13-year-old Siva Pelluru

Tustin school staff, police officer recognized for saving boy who collapsed at school

Ian Hanigan June 23, 2016
A school nurse, an assistant principal and a Tustin Police Department motor officer are being credited with saving the life of a 13-year-old boy who went into full cardiac arrest at school. The frightening incident, reported here on the Behind...
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Kindness Korner: Her 11th birthday spent completing 11 acts of kindness

Staff reports June 21, 2016
Kids’ birthday celebrations are often tied to a theme, perhaps based on their favorite movie or character. But this year one Capistrano Beach...
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