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Governor’s budget proposal increases education funding while warning of long-term fiscal pressures

Ian Hanigan January 12, 2026
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
Woodbridge High School Academic Decathlon team

Woodbridge High continues Academic Decathlon reign with eighth county title in nine years

Ian Hanigan February 7, 2025
Woodbridge High School’s Academic Decathlon team has extended its dynasty, capturing its eighth county championship in nine years. The Irvine...
Centralia Elementary School baile folklórico cropped

Weekly roundup: Centralia students perform at OC Black History Parade, Fountain Valley High to launch AP cybersecurity pilot program, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 7, 2025
Baile folklórico dancers from Centralia Elementary School twirled to traditional music in brightly colored dresses, while Danbrook Elementary’s drumline energized...
The 2025 Orange County School Counselors and Counseling Advocates of the Year were honored for their contributions to student success at the annual conference on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

OC school counselors honored for nurturing student success at 11th annual symposium

Madeline Gray February 6, 2025
In celebration of National School Counseling Week, more than 600 counselors and educators came together on Wednesday, Feb. 5 to collaborate on new approaches for supporting student growth at the 11th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium.  The conference, organized by...
Students pose with "Courage" sign

‘Know More, Do Better’ conference equips middle schoolers with tools to spot and prevent human trafficking

Ian Hanigan February 5, 2025
Hundreds of middle school students from Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana gathered in Costa Mesa last week to learn how...
Orange County School of the Arts dance program

National YoungArts program honors creativity of 40 Orange County students

Madeline Gray February 4, 2025
More than 800 students across the country were recognized as winners with distinction by the national YoungArts program for their...
Great Kindness Challenge - El Morro Elementary in Laguna Beach Unified School District

Orange County schools showcase acts of goodwill during the Great Kindness Challenge

Vicky Nguyen February 4, 2025
From creating kindness quilts to collecting trash on campus to helping school custodians, campuses across Orange County recently took part in the Great Kindness Challenge. The nationwide initiative, held Jan. 27 to Jan. 31, encouraged students to complete acts of...
Orange County students gear up to the compete in day one of the Orange County Academic Decathlon on Jan. 25 at Westminster High School.

Weekly roundup: High schoolers prepare for Super Quiz Relay, Troy High senior hosts student-led drone competition, and more

Madeline Gray January 31, 2025
On Saturday, Feb. 1, high school teams representing 34 campuses with go head-to-head on day two of the Orange County...
CESD food truck line

Applications open Feb. 18 for programs providing free summer meals to children

Vicky Nguyen January 30, 2025
More than 15 million free meals were served to children across California last summer through the state’s Summer Food Service...
Teacher Ryan McAfee with student

WATCH: OCDE’s Connections launches first of its kind DHH with disabilities program

Nathaniel Martinez January 29, 2025
For decades, the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) has served both students who are deaf or hard of hearing and those with disabilities through the creation of comprehensive, specialized programs. But where can parents turn when their child is...
Lunar New Year celebration in Anaheim

Orange County schools mark Lunar New Year with cultural celebrations

Vicky Nguyen January 29, 2025
With the Year of the Snake beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29, schools across Orange County are celebrating Lunar New Year with...
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