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Sam Darnold posing with his retired jersey alongside Head Coach Jaime Ortiz at the Triton Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at the Talega Golf Course in San Clemente.

San Clemente High School alumnus Sam Darnold has jersey retired and is inducted into school’s Hall of Fame

Nathaniel Martinez July 16, 2026
Recipients of the 2025 Outstanding STEM Educator Awards gather for a group photo following last year's awards celebration at the Orange County Department of Education Conference Center in Costa Mesa.

OCDE announces 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators

Vicky Nguyen July 15, 2026
Natalia Abarca, coordinator of OCDE’s Language Services unit, welcomes guests to the 2025 Interpreters and Translators Conference.

Language access professionals to celebrate 10 years of growth at OCDE conference

Vicky Nguyen July 14, 2026
Students in the inaugural Certified Nursing Assistant cohort celebrate completing the tuition-free program offered through a partnership between Orange Unified School District and Santiago Canyon College. Participants completed coursework and hands-on clinical training while still enrolled in high school.

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified, Santiago Canyon College celebrates first certified nursing assistant cohort, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 10, 2026
Dr. Stefan Bean raises his right hand while his four children administer the oath of office during an Orange County Board of Education meeting.

Orange County superintendent, board members sworn in at organizational meeting

Ian Hanigan July 9, 2026
Orange County Students at National History Day

OC students shine at National History Day Contest

Nathaniel Martinez June 26, 2024
Orange County students showcased their impressive knowledge of historical events and their impact at the National History Day Contest in...
Educator Marianne Taylor discusses garden tasks with a student at Harbor Learning Center South Campus in Fountain Valley, while being filmed by KCAL News for a segment on Nov. 2, 2023.

OCDE’s Connections program earns Grazer Outstanding Achievement in Learning Award

Vicky Nguyen June 24, 2024
The Orange County Department of Education’s Special Education Services division, home to the Connections program, has been honored with the...
Laguna Beach High School Engineering Club

Weekly roundup: Laguna Beach students inspire younger peers through engineering workshops, Sunburst Youth Academy celebrates milestone, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 21, 2024
Laguna Beach High School’s Engineering Club, founded by rising senior Kamal Dimler, is aiming to make an impact this summer by sharing their passion for engineering with younger students at the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach.  Through engaging,...
Dr. Stefan Bean with the OC Board of Ed

Dr. Stefan Bean selected as next Orange County superintendent of schools

Ian Hanigan June 18, 2024
Longtime educator Dr. Stefan Bean, who currently serves as executive director of the Irvine International Academy, has been selected to...
Martha Trujillo earns her honorary certificate of promotion on May 31. She is pictured with Superintendent Dr. Robert Pletka and Nicolas Jr. High Principal Jose Varela among district board members and staff. (Fullerton School District)

Former Fullerton student overcomes odds to promote from Nicolas Junior High

Madeline Gray June 18, 2024
On May 31, Fullerton School District eighth-graders walked across an outdoor stage on the Fullerton Union High School campus to...
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Orange County Board of Education set to appoint new county superintendent 

Ian Hanigan June 18, 2024
The Orange County Board of Education is poised to appoint a new county superintendent of schools to succeed Dr. Al Mijares, who has announced his plans to retire on June 30. The open session portion of tonight’s meeting will begin...
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Anaheim Elementary School District names Jesus ‘Jesse’ Chavarria as new superintendent

Vicky Nguyen June 17, 2024
The Anaheim Elementary School District Board of Education has named Jesus “Jesse” Chavarria as the district’s new superintendent, following a...
A 2024 Orange High School graduate holds up her diploma at graduation. (Orange Unified School District)

And that’s a wrap, class of 2024: a roundup of OC graduation pictures from social media

Nathaniel Martinez June 17, 2024
Students throughout Orange County will soon start the next chapter of their lives as they receive their high school diplomas. ...
The eighth-grade boys basketball team at Spring View Middle School wins the districtwide championship in February. (Courtesy of Ocean View School District)

Weekly roundup: Ocean View School District basketball team champions inclusion, Westminster boutique for families celebrates one year, and more

Madeline Gray June 14, 2024
When it comes to basketball, a lot can happen in a single minute of play — that was the case for the Spring View Spartans when eighth-grader Brandon Parsons hit a three-pointer in the fourth quarter that sealed the deal...

#kindness1billion: A look at some of the 15 million acts of kindness throughout Orange County schools

Nathaniel Martinez June 12, 2024
Kindness never goes out of style, which is why schools throughout Orange County have committed to giving back to their...
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