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OCDE, District Attorney’s Office to host session on addressing hate incidents in schools

Ian Hanigan March 19, 2026
Students attend a field trip at the Shipley Nature Center with Inside the Outdoors staff and their families.

WATCH: Inside the Outdoors program highlighted as rebuild of Rancho Soñado site moves forward

Madeline Gray March 18, 2026
FutureCurrent podcast guest Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez

FutureCurrent: Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez on mentorship, opportunity and possibility

Vicky Nguyen March 17, 2026

Weekly roundup: Three OC campuses named 2026 Model Continuation High Schools, and more

Madeline Gray March 13, 2026
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OC State of Education: Dr. Bean delivers a message of progress, partnership and shared responsibility

Ian Hanigan March 13, 2026
IUSD student Anisha Bhatnagar

Weekly roundup: Irvine student raises funds to help Science Olympiad teammates, schools celebrate the season of giving, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 1, 2023
A senior from Woodbridge High School was named Hero of the Week by KNX News 97.1 FM. In an interview...
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Six OC high school students aced the ACT test

Vicky Nguyen December 1, 2023
It’s the season of giving, and, for many local students, it’s time to apply for college.  In recent weeks, students...
OC Pathways staff welcomes local high school students to the OC Pathways Student Ambassador Program.

REGISTER NOW: OC Pathways Showcase to celebrate 10 years of career education partnerships

Madeline Gray November 29, 2023
On Dec. 7, local industry leaders, educational institutions and more will help promote college and career programs while recognizing innovative student projects at the 10th annual OC Pathways Showcase at Orange Coast College. After hosting the free student-focused event in...
Smith Elementary School's food collection drive 2023

#kindness1billion: OC students and schools celebrated the season of giving with food drives

Vicky Nguyen November 27, 2023
In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving break, many schools and districts across Orange County organized food drives to help...
Fountain Valley High School WellSpace center ribbon-cutting event

Fountain Valley High School welcomes students and staff to new WellSpace on campus

Vicky Nguyen November 20, 2023
Fountain Valley High School is the latest campus in the county to open a new WellSpace for students and staff...
OCDE project liaison Marianne Taylor assists students in the Harbor Learning Center South campus garden. (Courtesy of CBS News)

Weekly roundup: Harbor Learning Center gardening project nurtures student growth, Tustin Unified reopens 18 campuses, and more

Madeline Gray November 17, 2023
From planting vegetables to feeding fowl, students at the Orange County Department of Education Harbor Learning Center campus are growing their skillset while stepping out of their comfort zones with the help of project liaison Marianne Taylor. CBS News Los...
CTE student in Health Sciences

OCDE college and career initiative builds registered apprenticeship program

Madeline Gray November 17, 2023
Throughout California, businesses, labor organizations and career technical education programs — including OC Pathways — are collaborating and investing resources...
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 seeks feedback on model curriculum draft through community engagement sessions

Vicky Nguyen November 16, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education is partnering with several community organizations to hold a series of interactive engagement sessions,...
Parenting OC magazine's Top Teachers of Orange County from 2019.

Parenting OC seeks nominees for School Heroes of Orange County awards

Madeline Gray November 15, 2023
Each year, Parenting OC selects some of the best and brightest education professionals from a countywide pool of nominees for its annual School Heroes of Orange County recognition.  In its 11th awards season, the program is once again seeking administrator-approved...
San Clemente High School football team

Weekly roundup: High-profile fans wish San Clemente Tritons luck ahead of playoffs, Teachers of the Year honored, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 9, 2023
Support continues to pour in for the San Clemente Tritons as they gear up for an intense matchup on Friday...
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