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Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026
Pacific Drive Elementary School students enjoy oat muffins and fruit during class as part of the Fullerton School District Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Free breakfast is served at third Fullerton School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray August 21, 2026
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Dr. Bean: A shared call for the year ahead — All. Together. Now.

Stefan Bean August 20, 2026
California students and educators participate in the Parade of States during the opening ceremony of the 2026 National History Day National Contest at the University of Maryland.

OCDE to launch 2026-27 National History Day season with virtual kickoff

Vicky Nguyen August 19, 2026
Logan Thielen poses at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library after earning first place in the California National Civics Bee. The Brea Junior High School seventh-grader will represent California at the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C., in October.

Brea Junior High student prepares to represent California at National Civics Bee

Vicky Nguyen August 18, 2026
Jennifer Garcia, a music teacher from the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, and her advanced orchestra students take a bow after their performance at the 2025 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards ceremony.

Spotlight shines on arts education, advocates at 2025 OCMAA Awards

Vicky Nguyen February 18, 2025
Under the glow of stage lights at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Samueli Theater, educators, administrators and arts advocates...
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Building ‘Safety Nets’: OCDE partners with Vanguard University for conference on human trafficking prevention

Ian Hanigan February 17, 2025
To equip families, educators and community members with the tools to prevent human trafficking and exploitation, OCDE is partnering with...
Newport Harbor High School student Ryan Honary speaks about his AI-powered fire detection technology with OCDE in 2024.

Weekly roundup: Newport Harbor student launches fire detection system, Fullerton district employee celebrates 40 years, and more

Madeline Gray February 14, 2025
After seeing the devastation of Northern California’s Camp Fire in 2018, then fifth-grade student Ryan Honary felt inspired to do his part to help. Now, the 17-year-old Newport Harbor High School junior is partnering with the Orange County Fire Authority...
High school students hear from educator panels at the College and Career Pathways in the Arts event on Feb. 7.

OCDE, Saddleback College help students set the stage for careers in the arts

Madeline Gray February 13, 2025
More than 600 high schoolers recently explored future opportunities in the arts through workshops, expert panels and networking sessions with...
DHH wrestling team at Willigan Tournament

Breaking barriers: Connections at University High DHH Wrestling team makes mark at national deaf wrestling tournament

Nathaniel Martinez February 13, 2025
As the wrestling teams from University High School and the Connections at University High School’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing...
Dr. Stefan Bean honored by Junior Achievement

County Supt. Bean recognized for leadership in education with 2024 JA Champion Award

Ian Hanigan February 12, 2025
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean has been recognized with the 2024 JA Champion Award from Junior Achievement of Orange County and the Inland Empire. Presented at Junior Achievement’s “Rhythm of Impact” celebration at the House of Blues...
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...
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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...
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