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Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026
Pacific Drive Elementary School students enjoy oat muffins and fruit during class as part of the Fullerton School District Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Free breakfast is served at third Fullerton School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray August 21, 2026
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Dr. Bean: A shared call for the year ahead — All. Together. Now.

Stefan Bean August 20, 2026
California students and educators participate in the Parade of States during the opening ceremony of the 2026 National History Day National Contest at the University of Maryland.

OCDE to launch 2026-27 National History Day season with virtual kickoff

Vicky Nguyen August 19, 2026
Logan Thielen poses at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library after earning first place in the California National Civics Bee. The Brea Junior High School seventh-grader will represent California at the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C., in October.

Brea Junior High student prepares to represent California at National Civics Bee

Vicky Nguyen August 18, 2026
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WATCH: OC Board of Education interviews candidates for county superintendent of schools

Ian Hanigan May 23, 2024
The Orange County Board of Education interviewed candidates seeking to be appointed as county superintendent during a special session on...
Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership Chapter Recognition Ceremony

Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership celebrates schools and advisor for youth development efforts

Ian Hanigan May 23, 2024
The Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership celebrated three schools and one advisor Tuesday at its annual Chapter Recognition Ceremony...
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Here’s what to expect at the seventh annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Ian Hanigan May 22, 2024
The Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are once again teaming up to host the annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute from July 16 through July 18 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The three-day...

OCDE PAL team honors six campuses, two advisors for building positive school environments

Vicky Nguyen May 21, 2024
Six school-based Peer Assistance Leadership programs and two advisors received surprise visits from representatives of the Orange County Department of...
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WATCH: Get to know these nine standout staff members during Classified School Employee Week

Ian Hanigan May 20, 2024
It’s officially Classified School Employee Week, a time for school districts throughout the county to celebrate the vital contributions of,...
Marian Bergeson Elementary School students learn Mandarin Chinese as part of the school's one-way language immersion program. (Courtesy of NBC 4 Los Angeles)

Weekly roundup: NBC highlights first-of-its-kind Mandarin Chinese immersion program in OC, and more

Madeline Gray May 17, 2024
Mandarin Chinese is often said to be one of the hardest languages to master. At Marian Bergeson Elementary in Laguna Niguel, students are learning it one lesson at a time, thanks to the school’s one-way language immersion program.  NBC 4...
Stephen Lambert

WATCH: OCDE advances drug and alcohol prevention efforts with youth conference

Ian Hanigan May 16, 2024
Why does the Orange County Department of Education prioritize drug and alcohol prevention?  Let’s start with the fact that substances...
Arbolita Elementary School teacher Kathryn Mayfield is announced as a 2025 Orange County Teacher of the Year finalist on Thursday, May 2.

WATCH: Revisit the day OCDE announced the 2025 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Madeline Gray May 15, 2024
On the morning of May 2, six educators received a welcome surprise in their classrooms as they were named this...
Students from Panorama Elementary in the Orange Unified School District presented at the 2024 OC Civic Learning Celebration.

WATCH: Orange County youth engage and inspire at OC Civic Learning Celebration

Vicky Nguyen May 14, 2024
Last month, teams of students and educators across Orange County gathered at the OC Holocaust Education Center in Newport Beach for the annual OC Civic Learning Celebration. Organized by the Orange County Department of Education, the event aimed to promote...
Dr. Ramon Miramontes with three Westminster High students

College and Career Ready: As Chief Science Officers, students advocate for STEM awareness, engagement

Ian Hanigan May 13, 2024
As part of our “College and Career Ready” series, Orange County Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes recently...
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