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Lincoln Elementary School students explore new robotics challenges in the campus' Innovation Lab. (Courtesy of Newport-Mesa Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa students discover tech skills via Innovation Lab, Valley High to host career education film screening, and more

Madeline Gray January 16, 2026

Sue Parks stands at a podium addressing an audience during the Be Prepared OC Summit at the UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation Center.

OCDE joins countywide leaders to strengthen local disaster preparedness efforts

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2026

Garden Grove Unified students in the child development pathway show what they have learned in their career courses at the 11th annual OC Pathways Showcase last year.

REGISTER NOW: OC Pathways Showcase returns to unite industry leaders with future workforce

Madeline Gray January 14, 2026

Governor’s budget proposal increases education funding while warning of long-term fiscal pressures

Ian Hanigan January 12, 2026

Laguna Beach High School students take part in an opening ceremony marking the launch of a new edible garden on campus.

Weekly roundup: Laguna Beach High students cultivate sustainability with new edible garden, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 9, 2026

California School Boards Association to honor Crisis Response Network with Golden Bell Award

Vicky Nguyen October 17, 2023

Since 2008, the Orange County Department of Education’s Crisis Response Network has offered support to school communities experiencing traumatic events....

Fullerton School District educators and staff "cut the ribbon" at the opening of The Hub at Valencia Park Elementary on Oct. 9.

Weekly roundup: Campus resource center provides for Fullerton families, student artwork displayed on billboard, and more

Madeline Gray October 13, 2023

Families in the Fullerton School District can now access clothing and backpacks for free with the opening of an on-campus...

‘Drawn Together’ billboard raises youth mental health advocacy to new heights

Vicky Nguyen October 11, 2023

A 50-foot-wide billboard intended to raise awareness and encourage conversations about mental health among youth is on display for thousands of visitors to view each week at The Outlets at Orange. The large display located above Dave & Buster’s was...

Orange County youth tackle substance abuse and more at 2023 FNL Youth Summit

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2023

Over the weekend, students from across California gathered in Anaheim with the aim of creating a “Limitless” future by tackling...

From the desk of Ramon Miramontes, Ed.D.

Miramontes: School connections are key to improving mental health, academic performance

Ramon Miramontes October 10, 2023

Times and technologies may change, but ensuring students feel a sense of connection at school is just as crucial as...

Cafeterias go gourmet: These are some of OC’s most popular school lunches

Ian Hanigan October 9, 2023

Today marks the official start of National School Lunch Week. Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, the second full week of October annually shines a spotlight on the importance of healthy school lunches and the impact they have...

Beckman High School athletic trainer Logan Post and students

Weekly roundup: Beckman High students and athletic trainer save a coach’s life, foundation honors school nurses, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 6, 2023

An athletic trainer and two students from Beckman High School are being hailed as heroes after they sprung into action...

Edward James Olmos speaks to alternative education students and staff over Zoom.

Edward James Olmos encourages alternative education students to tell their own stories

Madeline Gray October 6, 2023

From the silver screen to the computer screens of OCDE’s Alternative Education program, Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actor Edward...

The ACCESS 2 Character Education team presents their free curriculum resource at a conference.

Alternative education team sparks students’ love of reading with novel-based curriculum

Madeline Gray October 4, 2023

During a routine visit to Century Day School, Orange County Department of Education teacher Ryan Hinkle received a question from a high school student about when his class could begin the second, third and fourth installments of the “Unwind” series...

OC School Nurses Organization fall conference

The Raise Foundation shines light on OC School Nurses Organization’s impact

Vicky Nguyen October 3, 2023

The Orange County School Nurses Organization was recently lauded for going above and beyond in its mission to help keep...