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

Ian Hanigan March 19, 2026
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WATCH: Inside the Outdoors program highlighted as rebuild of Rancho Soñado site moves forward

Madeline Gray March 18, 2026
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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
The 2024 Orange County Teacher of the Year finalists are congratulated by Mickey and Minnie at the Disneyland Hotel on Nov. 6.

Orange County Teachers of the Year gala applauds top educators

Madeline Gray November 7, 2023
Sixty-two teachers were celebrated for “Teaching with Heart” at the 2024 Orange County Teachers of the Year ceremony at the...
West Orange Elementary School's Mathematics Academy

Educational programs from Orange County honored with 2023 Golden Bell Awards

Vicky Nguyen November 6, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education and several local school districts have been honored with prestigious Golden Bell Awards for...
Westminster High School Club de Español celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Weekly roundup: OC schools celebrate Día de los Muertos, Sunburst Youth Academy stuns at drill competition, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 3, 2023
Schools across Orange County joined communities around the world in honoring loved ones who’ve died by celebrating Día de los Muertos. The two-day celebration, which is also known as Day of the Dead, is annually observed on Nov. 1 and...
Inside the Outdoors program naturalists host Anaheim Elementary School District parents for a field trip to Santiago Oaks Regional Park on Oct. 26. (Courtesy of Anaheim Elementary School District)

OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors guides Anaheim families on nature exploration trip

Madeline Gray November 3, 2023
On Thursday, Oct. 26, Inside the Outdoors and the Anaheim Elementary School District led a group of 54 learners —...
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero visits Dale Junior High on Oct. 23 to award staff and students with a 2023 Civic Learning Award of Excellence. (Courtesy of the Judicial Council of California)

Weekly roundup: Chief Justice awards top civics education award to Anaheim schools, La Habra campuses celebrate increased attendance, and more

Madeline Gray October 27, 2023
California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero visited Dale Junior High School and Gilbert High School on Monday, Oct. 23 to honor...
OC Juvenile Justice Commission members

Juvenile justice program gives a glimpse into students’ lives through essay contest

Vicky Nguyen October 26, 2023
Eighteen students residing in the Orange County Juvenile Hall recently gave people a glimpse into their lives through writing and art. Held in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education and Orange County Probation Department, the Juvenile Justice Commission...
Ladera Palma Champions

La Habra City School District’s Attendance Champions program encourages student success

Vicky Nguyen October 25, 2023
Ladera Palma Elementary School students have a few more days of bragging rights as the La Habra City School District’s...
Fullerton School District staff in the Rising Stars program help Richman Elementary students tend to their campus garden.

Fullerton mentorship program helps students reach their potential

Madeline Gray October 24, 2023
As Fullerton School District students navigate their schoolwork, after-school activities and personal well-being, educators are hoping to ease their anxieties...
Argosy farmers market volunteers

Weekly roundup: OCDE’s ACCESS addresses food insecurity with farmers market, OC students surpass state averages, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 20, 2023
Families and students from the Orange County Department of Education’s Alternative Education division — also known as ACCESS — were invited on Oct. 13 to a farmers market at its site in Orange, where they had the opportunity to select...
Teacher helping students

OC students top state averages by substantial margins on English, math assessments

Ian Hanigan October 18, 2023
As standardized test scores across California remain on the path to post-pandemic recovery, Orange County appears to be leading the...
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