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Middle/outside blocker Megan Hodges (6) leaps for a spike in the gold medal game against the Dominican Republic at the NORCECA U23 Pan Am Cup in Managua, Nicaragua.

San Juan Hills volleyball standout helps Team USA win U23 Pan American Cup gold

Nathaniel Martinez September 16, 2026
OCDE Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, right, introduces keynote speaker Dr. Janet Núñez-Pineda during the 2025 International Translation Day celebration at the OCDE Conference Center.

OCDE to mark International Translation Day with PBS SoCal studio visit

Vicky Nguyen September 16, 2026
Orange County Business Council CEO Jeff Ball joins County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean on the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: OC Business Council CEO Jeff Ball explores how students will shape the region’s economic future

Madeline Gray September 15, 2026
Volunteers take part in a previous California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach.

Inside the Outdoors invites volunteers to 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day

Vicky Nguyen September 15, 2026
The Portola Singers from Irvine Unified School District perform “Measure Me, Sky!” by Elaine Hagenberg during the 2026 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards. The ensemble is directed by Adrian Rangel-Sanchez, the 2025 OCMAA Award recipient for Secondary Vocal Music.

OCDE seeks nominations for 2026-27 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards

Vicky Nguyen September 14, 2026
A Clinton Elementary School student is cheered on by teachers and staff as they arrive on campus. (Courtesy of Garden Grove Unified)

Back to school: Here’s a list of the 2024-25 start dates in Orange County

Madeline Gray August 12, 2024
With backpacks packed and colorful writing supplies in tow, Orange County students are getting ready to return to another year...
Los Alamitos HS student Rylee Robles

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos student empowers peers with AI insights, Anaheim elementary superintendent highlight goals for school year, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 9, 2024
While many students take a break during the summer, Rylee Robles, a rising senior at Los Alamitos High School, is...
Students with their giveaways.

CalOptima, OCDE equip students for success at Back to School Health and Wellness Fair

Nathaniel Martinez August 7, 2024
CalOptima, in partnership with OCDE, recently hosted its annual Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair at Columbus Tustin Park to provide a variety of free school equipment and services to students as they prepare for the new school year.   The event...
2023 Interpreters and Translators Conference

Language access advocates to convene for 2024 Interpreters and Translators Conference

Vicky Nguyen August 7, 2024
Language access advocates in the TK-12 educational system will convene in Costa Mesa for the Orange County Department of Education’s...
Kindergarteners in a classroom

What families should know about the state’s Universal PreKindergarten program

Madeline Gray August 6, 2024
Ensuring that all early learners in California have access to a quality education has become a top priority through the...
OCDE McKinney-Vento District Liaisons and SchoolsFirst FCU members distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to campuses on July 24.

Weekly roundup: OCDE delivers backpacks to campuses in need, Fullerton student creates ocean conservation curriculum, and more

Madeline Gray August 2, 2024
More than 450 backpacks filled with classroom supplies were recently hand-delivered to school campuses throughout Orange County ahead of the back-to-school season. For the third year in a row, the Orange County Department of Education has partnered with SchoolsFirst FCU...
Golden Night Festival by eighth-grade student Franchesca Sta. Maria from Irvine Intermediate in the Garden Grove Unified School District

91st Festival of Arts showcases more than 200 pieces by Orange County students

Vicky Nguyen July 30, 2024
More than 200 pieces of artwork created by budding artists — ranging from transitional kindergarteners to seniors in high school...
Four OC student leaders.

Four Orange County high school students selected for Bank of America’s Student Leadership program

Nathaniel Martinez July 29, 2024
Bank of America’s annual Student Leaders program has selected four of Orange County’s brightest high school students who have shown...
Camp Cove 2023

Weekly roundup: Inside the Outdoors enriches experience for Santa Ana campers, Marina High unveils enhanced tennis courts, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 26, 2024
More than 65 students from schools in Santa Ana are spending their summer breaks at Camp Cove. Located at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, it’s a place many of the students have never visited before. The summer camp...
Dr. Stefan Bean and others at the active shooter training

County superintendent visits active shooter training event hosted by OC Sheriff’s Department

Ian Hanigan July 25, 2024
In recent weeks, new County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean has been making the rounds to get to know OCDE’s community...
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