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Huntington Beach Union High School District educators, administrators and board trustees celebrate the start of a new partnership between Edison High School and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. (Huntington Beach Union High School District)

Weekly roundup: Edison High students help endangered trout with new campus lab, and more

Madeline Gray December 19, 2025
31st Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County cover

New Conditions of Children report offers a snapshot of OC education trends for 2025

Ian Hanigan December 18, 2025
Gigi Manning, 2025 OCMAA Award recipient for secondary media arts, stands with award sponsor and presenter Steven Brittan, president and CEO of the Laguna College of Art + Design.

Arts educators, leaders to be celebrated at 2026 OC Music and Arts Administrators Awards

Vicky Nguyen December 18, 2025
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 December 16, 2025
Sunburst cadet with stylist

Sunburst cadets suit up for life after graduation

Nathaniel Martinez December 15, 2025
Students at Super Quiz Relay

The academic event season has arrived. Key dates to know in 2025.

Vicky Nguyen January 13, 2025
The new year brings the excitement of academic competitions, where students can dive into challenges that test their knowledge of...
Photo of Dr. Al Mijares in his office

Former County Superintendent Al Mijares, visionary leader who shaped education in Orange County, dies at 71

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025
Dr. Al Mijares, a visionary and compassionate educational leader who served as Orange County’s 11th superintendent of schools before his...
Westminster High School Rose Parade 1

Weekly roundup: Westminster High students celebrate Vietnamese culture at Rose Parade, Orange County monitors winds and fire risks, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 10, 2025
Westminster High School’s Vietnamese American Culture Club brought their mission of promoting pride in Vietnamese culture to the national stage by performing at the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1. The club’s lion dance team joined the “Journey...
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Elevated winds and fire risks persist across Orange County

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025
The National Weather Service has extended its red flag warning for inland Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains through...
How to help children cope with tragic events

How to help children cope with tragic events

Staff reports January 9, 2025
Whenever there’s a high-profile trauma, whether it’s an act of terrorism or a destructive fire, it’s important to remember that...
A note from Dr. Bean

Orange County superintendent affirms support for Los Angeles County amid devastating wildfires

Staff reports January 8, 2025
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the destructive wildfires impacting Los Angeles County: On behalf of the Orange County Department of Education, I want to express our deepest sympathy and support for...
Hmong families say goodbye to loved ones boarding a bus at a refugee camp in Thailand, reflecting both sorrow and hope as they prepare to journey to the United States. (Image created by Boon Ma Yang for the Hmong History and Cultural Studies Model Curriculum)

Educators invited to explore Hmong history and culture at upcoming conferences

Vicky Nguyen January 7, 2025
K-12 educators from across California are invited to two conferences in February and May to learn about a new model...
OC Pathways student ambassadors at the OC Pathways showcase on Dec. 7.

REGISTER NOW: OC Pathways Showcase to highlight student innovation in education and workforce development

Nathaniel Martinez January 6, 2025
On Feb. 27, OC Pathways will be hosting its annual showcase — a student-led event designed to celebrate the future...
County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean is joined by OCDE representatives and officials from the County of Orange Social Services Agency at a ribbon-cutting for the Orangewood Children and Family Center in November.

OCDE and OC Social Services Agency transform wellness space for vulnerable youth

Madeline Gray January 3, 2025
Children arriving at the Orangewood Children and Family Center often face significant challenges, having been removed from their homes due to allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation. To support these vulnerable youth, Orangewood redesigned multiple spaces on its grounds to...
Collection of story features from 2024

That’s a wrap: A look back at the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2024

Ian Hanigan December 26, 2024
From welcoming new leadership and integrating artificial intelligence to honoring outstanding educators and celebrating five decades of environmental education, 2024...
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