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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

OCDE names David Giordano as new associate superintendent of Administrative Services

Ian Hanigan September 12, 2023

The Orange County Department of Education has tapped a veteran business services leader to be its next associate superintendent of...

OCDE partners on national initiative for inclusive education

Ian Hanigan September 11, 2023

Reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusive education, the Orange County Department of Education has been selected by the SWIFT Education...

SAUSD Heninger Elementary film pathway program

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified students gain filmmaking experience, National History Day turns 50, and more

Vicky Nguyen September 8, 2023

A college and career pathway program at Heninger Elementary is giving students opportunities to share their personal stories through writing, directing and acting. The Santa Ana Unified School District campus collaborates with Creating Creators, a company that, over the course...

Students compete in the Super Quiz Relay at the Orange County Academic Decathlon.

OCDE recruits school teams for upcoming Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon events

Madeline Gray September 7, 2023

At the California Academic Decathlon in March, Orange County students took home a total of 84 individual medals and six...

National History Day contest celebrates 50th anniversary

Vicky Nguyen September 5, 2023

National History Day is commemorating 50 years of engaging young historians in cultivating critical thinking, honing research skills and nurturing...

Beechwood School students make use of their new hockey rink donated by the Anaheim Ducks Foundation and the Anaheim Ducks S.C.O.R.E. program. (Courtesy of the Anaheim Ducks)

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Ducks donate hockey rink to Beechwood, OC campuses rank among U.S. News’ best high schools, and more

Madeline Gray September 1, 2023

The Fullerton School District recently expanded its facilities with a brand new hockey rink thanks to the Anaheim Ducks. On Monday, Aug. 28, the street hockey rink was unveiled to Beechwood School staff and students during a ceremony featuring the...

The Westminster School District welcomes students and school staff back to campuses on Tuesday, Aug. 29. (Courtesy of Westminster School District)

Orange County campuses ring in the 2023-24 school year with new and returning students

Madeline Gray August 31, 2023

“Make today great.” “Spread happiness.” “You got this.” These are just a few of the messages of encouragement students were...

OC schools rank among nation’s best in latest U.S. News report

Vicky Nguyen August 30, 2023

Numerous public schools in Orange County made their way onto the U.S. News & World Report’s yearly breakdown of the...

Anaheim Elementary School District educator Mark Anderson is recognized alongside district board members at the 2022 Orange County Music & Arts Administrators Awards ceremony.

OCDE seeks nominations for annual music and arts administrator awards

Madeline Gray August 30, 2023

Education and community leaders play an important role in creating opportunities for students to explore their interests through visual and performing arts curriculum. In recognition of their impact in and out of the classroom, the Orange County Music and Arts...