San Clemente High and Hoag have teamed up to open a newly renovated athletic training room designed to support the health, recovery and performance of student-athletes.
More than 8,700 Orange County high school graduates from the 2024-25 school year earned the State Seal of Biliteracy, distinguishing...
With the federal Blue Ribbon program discontinued, California has named its own 2025 nominees to honor schools for exceptional academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps. Four Orange County campuses made the list.
Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s largest drug prevention campaign, began as a tribute to DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. His story sparked a movement that continues to inspire students and communities to live healthy, drug-free lives.
From Chapman University to Santa Ana schools, Orange County counseling leaders were celebrated for their innovation and impact at the state’s largest professional association for school counselors.
Bank of America has once again recognized some of Orange County’s most promising high school students through its annual Student Leaders program, which recognizes students who have gone above and beyond to serve their communities. Each year, about 300 students...
How can OCDE better serve the students, schools and districts of Orange County? That’s the question at the heart of...
For every musician, there’s someone who inspired them to play and helped shape their musical journey. For many elementary students...
Sunburst Youth Academy recently celebrated becoming an Orange County Impact School. The OCDE designation promotes an exchange of ideas and best practices between local schools and the county office.
Former heavyweight boxing champions James “Buster” Douglas and Lamon Brewster visited OCDE’s Otto A. Fischer School, encouraging students residing in Orange County Juvenile Hall to work hard and persevere to overcome any obstacle.