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Anaheim Union educators at the Student & Community Voice AI Summit

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026
Student winners and their teachers gather on stage with Chapman University President Matt Parlow during the March 13 awards ceremony for the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest.

Weekly roundup: Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest highlights OC student winners, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2026
A group of students and advisors from Troy High School stand on a stage at the CyberPatriot National Finals, holding an award in front of a large screen displaying “CyberPatriot National Finals.”

Troy High cyber team earns national honors at CyberPatriot finals

Ian Hanigan March 27, 2026
Westminster School District students perform onstage during the Saturday program.

OCDE announces Dual Language Immersion Convening focused on Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum

Vicky Nguyen March 26, 2026
47th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival

Orange County Arts and Disability Festival to celebrate artists and performers on April 27

Vicky Nguyen February 13, 2024
The 48th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival is set to make waves at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana...
Ensure Justice event

Vanguard University and OCDE uniting to host Ensure Justice 2024 human trafficking conference

Ian Hanigan February 12, 2024
Vanguard University and the Orange County Department of Education are once again collaborating to present a two-day hybrid conference on...
Woodbridge High Academic Decathlon team

OC Academic Decathlon: It’s seven championships in eight years for Woodbridge High School

Ian Hanigan February 10, 2024
Woodbridge High School may need to invest in a larger trophy case.  On Friday night, the Irvine campus’ academic decathlon team learned that it had clinched a seventh county championship in eight years, adding to the Warriors’ dominance streak. The...
Roosevelt Elementary School students watched lion dances during a Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 9. (Courtesy of Anaheim Elementary School District)

Weekly roundup: OC schools ring in the Lunar New Year, high schoolers honored in Congressional app contest, and more

Madeline Gray February 9, 2024
With the Year of the Dragon beginning Saturday, Feb. 10, students and school staff throughout Orange County welcomed the holiday...
The Cambodian Center in Santa Ana assisted OCDE in hosting several community engagement sessions where participants shared their hopes for the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum.

OCDE invites community to attend engagement sessions for Southeast Asian Model Curriculum Project

Vicky Nguyen February 9, 2024
Initiated by state legislation, OCDE is currently immersed in an initiative to enhance students’ learning experiences through the development of the Southeast...
Gilbert High School civic engagement project cropped

Gilbert High School students champion civic engagement by securing bus schedule adjustment

Vicky Nguyen February 8, 2024
Students from Gilbert High School achieved a victory in one of their most recent civic engagement efforts in January.  Through a campus-wide initiative, the Anaheim Union High School District collaborated with Orange County Board of Supervisor Doug Chaffee, who represents...
College and Career Ready segment Westminster High School

College and Career Ready: Westminster High trio develop AI-powered robotic service animal

Vicky Nguyen February 7, 2024
Three seniors from the Huntington Beach Union High School District paired ingenuity with limited resources to develop an artificial intelligence-powered...
Inside the Outdoors staff member with students

WATCH: Golden View Elementary celebrates civic engagement, farm stewardship at Environmental Showcase

Ian Hanigan February 6, 2024
Golden View Elementary School recently hosted its annual Environmental Showcase, offering families a unique opportunity to explore the campus, tour...
Students at Super Quiz Relay

WATCH: Action-packed Super Quiz Relay caps this year’s OC Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan February 5, 2024
The Orange County Academic Decathlon struck an emotional high note with the Super Quiz Relay on Saturday, and OCDE’s Media Services team was there to capture some of the highlights. Check out our video above. More than 30 high school teams...
Katie Porter Congressional App Challenge winners

Congressional App Challenge honors 11 OC high school students for innovations

Vicky Nguyen February 5, 2024
Orange County students responded to the 2023 Congressional App Challenge by showcasing their commitment to using technology for social good....
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