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Educators at Project GLAD Spring Institute

REGISTER NOW: Project GLAD® Spring Institute 2026 to bolster language and literacy instruction

Nathaniel Martinez December 23, 2025
A student in a Lakers jersey stands beside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. Stefan Bean

Let’s look back at some of the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2025

Ian Hanigan December 23, 2025
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Not just a green button: An inside look at OCDE’s Print Shop

Nathaniel Martinez December 22, 2025
Huntington Beach Union High School District educators, administrators and board trustees celebrate the start of a new partnership between Edison High School and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. (Huntington Beach Union High School District)

Weekly roundup: Edison High students help endangered trout with new campus lab, and more

Madeline Gray December 19, 2025
31st Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County cover

New Conditions of Children report offers a snapshot of OC education trends for 2025

Ian Hanigan December 18, 2025
San Clemente High School football team

Weekly roundup: High-profile fans wish San Clemente Tritons luck ahead of playoffs, Teachers of the Year honored, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 9, 2023
Support continues to pour in for the San Clemente Tritons as they gear up for an intense matchup on Friday...
The 2024 Orange County Teacher of the Year finalists are congratulated by Mickey and Minnie at the Disneyland Hotel on Nov. 6.

Orange County Teachers of the Year gala applauds top educators

Madeline Gray November 7, 2023
Sixty-two teachers were celebrated for “Teaching with Heart” at the 2024 Orange County Teachers of the Year ceremony at the...
West Orange Elementary School's Mathematics Academy

Educational programs from Orange County honored with 2023 Golden Bell Awards

Vicky Nguyen November 6, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education and several local school districts have been honored with prestigious Golden Bell Awards for innovative educational programs that give students access to cutting-edge technology tools as they explore potential careers, bridge opportunity gaps and...
Westminster High School Club de Español celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Weekly roundup: OC schools celebrate Día de los Muertos, Sunburst Youth Academy stuns at drill competition, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 3, 2023
Schools across Orange County joined communities around the world in honoring loved ones who’ve died by celebrating Día de los...
Inside the Outdoors program naturalists host Anaheim Elementary School District parents for a field trip to Santiago Oaks Regional Park on Oct. 26. (Courtesy of Anaheim Elementary School District)

OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors guides Anaheim families on nature exploration trip

Madeline Gray November 3, 2023
On Thursday, Oct. 26, Inside the Outdoors and the Anaheim Elementary School District led a group of 54 learners —...
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero visits Dale Junior High on Oct. 23 to award staff and students with a 2023 Civic Learning Award of Excellence. (Courtesy of the Judicial Council of California)

Weekly roundup: Chief Justice awards top civics education award to Anaheim schools, La Habra campuses celebrate increased attendance, and more

Madeline Gray October 27, 2023
California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero visited Dale Junior High School and Gilbert High School on Monday, Oct. 23 to honor students and staff with the top civics education award in the state. Co-sponsored by Guerrero and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond,...
OC Juvenile Justice Commission members

Juvenile justice program gives a glimpse into students’ lives through essay contest

Vicky Nguyen October 26, 2023
Eighteen students residing in the Orange County Juvenile Hall recently gave people a glimpse into their lives through writing and...
Ladera Palma Champions

La Habra City School District’s Attendance Champions program encourages student success

Vicky Nguyen October 25, 2023
Ladera Palma Elementary School students have a few more days of bragging rights as the La Habra City School District’s...
Fullerton School District staff in the Rising Stars program help Richman Elementary students tend to their campus garden.

Fullerton mentorship program helps students reach their potential

Madeline Gray October 24, 2023
As Fullerton School District students navigate their schoolwork, after-school activities and personal well-being, educators are hoping to ease their anxieties and offer encouragement through the Rising Stars mentorship program.  For the third school year in a row, this program will...
Argosy farmers market volunteers

Weekly roundup: OCDE’s ACCESS addresses food insecurity with farmers market, OC students surpass state averages, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 20, 2023
Families and students from the Orange County Department of Education’s Alternative Education division — also known as ACCESS — were...
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