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Mariachi members prepare to welcome students and staff on the first day of school at Thomas Edison Elementary in Anaheim. Pictured from left are student Kiara Ramon, music teacher Grace Kwon, student Rita Polo, student Lupe Estrada, student Victoria Limones and music teacher Christina Flynn.

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Union launches mariachi music program at junior high campus, and more

Madeline Gray July 17, 2026
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

#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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A blast from the past: seniors return to their elementary schools for ‘grad walk’

Nathaniel Martinez June 11, 2024
High schools throughout the county are helping remind elementary school teachers of their positive impact on students while honoring graduates...
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5 ways to help prevent summer learning loss

Ian Hanigan June 10, 2024
You might hear it called the summer slide, summer learning loss or even brain drain. These terms all describe how students can fall behind academically during long periods with no school-related tasks. As a result, teachers are often forced to...
Graduates walking

Weekly roundup: Five OC grads pursue career goals, Fullerton unveils new sports-focused program, and more

Madeline Gray June 7, 2024
With graduation season upon us, high school seniors throughout Orange County are gearing up to launch their college and career...
Boy with dog

WATCH: Pup stars take center stage in Ocean View School District during Service Dog Day event

Ian Hanigan June 7, 2024
All paws were on deck at Hope View Elementary School, which held its annual Service Dog Day on Wednesday. Since...

Los Alamitos High School phenom lands Team USA rugby contract

Nathaniel Martinez June 6, 2024
It takes most people decades to achieve their dreams, if they can achieve them at all. For one Los Alamitos High School student, it only took until her senior year.  Sariah Ibarra made history this past March when she became...
Trabuco Elementary earns Green Ribbon

WATCH: Take a virtual field trip to the farm and gardens of Trabuco Elementary

Nathaniel Martinez June 5, 2024
At Trabuco Elementary School, the classroom extends far beyond the traditional four walls. OCDE’s Media Services team recently met with...
Volunteers for Inside the Outdoors cleanup event

Inside the Outdoors to celebrate World Ocean Day with cleanup event

Vicky Nguyen June 4, 2024
Inside the Outdoors, a program administered by the Orange County Department of Education, is aiming to make waves on World...
Los Alamitos High School students Emily Fitzgerald, Jessica Bae, Ella Shapiro and Kyan Whiten win first place in the mental health category at the 2024 Directing Change Film Program and Contest awards on May 21. (Courtesy of the Directing Change Program & Film Contest)

Student filmmakers honored statewide for illuminating mental health supports

Madeline Gray June 4, 2024
Students often juggle a handful of responsibilities, from working on school projects and participating in after-school activities to caring for their younger siblings, all while trying to manage their well-being. However, the latest Conditions of Children in Orange County report...
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Westminster School District buzzes with pride as student competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Vicky Nguyen June 3, 2024
Joining millions of viewers across the country watching on television and online, a swarm of fans back in Orange County...
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