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Lincoln Elementary School students explore new robotics challenges in the campus' Innovation Lab. (Courtesy of Newport-Mesa Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa students discover tech skills via Innovation Lab, Valley High to host career education film screening, and more

Madeline Gray January 16, 2026

Sue Parks stands at a podium addressing an audience during the Be Prepared OC Summit at the UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation Center.

OCDE joins countywide leaders to strengthen local disaster preparedness efforts

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2026

Garden Grove Unified students in the child development pathway show what they have learned in their career courses at the 11th annual OC Pathways Showcase last year.

REGISTER NOW: OC Pathways Showcase returns to unite industry leaders with future workforce

Madeline Gray January 14, 2026

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

Super Quiz Relay portion of the Orange County Academic Decathlon

It’s academic event season, and here are some important dates to know

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2024

As the calendar flips to a brand new year, we’re ready to dive back into the heart of the academic...

College and Career Ready: Sophomore Ryan Honary pursues AI-powered solution to wildfires

Staff reports January 9, 2024

Meet Ryan Honary, a sophomore at Newport Harbor High School. He’s created a company dedicated to early wildfire detection using...

Weekly roundup: Local teachers are among OC Register’s 125 most influential, students spread acts of kindness, and more

Madeline Gray January 5, 2024

Two impactful OC educators and four student leaders were hand-picked for the Orange County Register’s 125 most influential people list of 2023. The OC Register annually selects distinguished figures, community members and others who have made a difference, highlighting their...

OCDE Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fair

OCDE to host its next substitute teacher recruitment event on Thursday, Feb. 1

Vicky Nguyen January 4, 2024

The Orange County Department of Education is hosting a substitute teacher recruitment event with free fingerprinting services and permit processing...

Marina High School students claimed their title as three-time champions in the Huntington Beach Union High School District’s canned food drive competition with more than 12,600 items.

#kindness1billion: OC students’ acts of generosity brighten holidays for families

Vicky Nguyen January 3, 2024

In the weeks leading up to the holiday break, students, schools and districts across Orange County proved that no kind...

2023 in Review: A look back at some of the OCDE Newsroom’s most notable stories

Staff reports December 29, 2023

With 2023 coming to a close, the OCDE Newsroom looks back on a year filled with innovative educational practices and student-led projects focused on uplifting their campuses and communities. From January through December, the Orange County Department of Education celebrated...

Two high school students from Orange County were selected to be part of the inaugural California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program cohort.

Weekly roundup: Two Orange County students advocate for climate policy, OC Pathways shines light on career education, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 22, 2023

Two high schoolers from Orange County earned their place in the inaugural California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program, following a...

Student members from the Environmental Science, Alliance for Sustainability and STEM Scholars clubs gathered in November to collect trash on campus and a nearby parking lot.