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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

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High achieves 100% graduation rate, OC grads lead state in earning civic engagement seal, and more

Madeline Gray June 9, 2023

On June 6, all 733 seniors at Los Alamitos High School completed their school year by walking across the stage...

Nearly 4,000 OC students are set to graduate with State Seal of Civic Engagement

Vicky Nguyen June 8, 2023

From organizing beach cleanups on Earth Day to forming a leadership club on campus, Orange County students are earning the...

Congratulations, Class of 2023: A roundup of OC graduation photos from social media

Madeline Gray June 6, 2023

Through the end of June, thousands of Orange County high schoolers will be turning their tassels and tossing their graduation caps as they mark the end of their secondary education. The 2023 graduating class has become the first to attend...

Los Angeles Angels name eight Orange County students AVID scholars

Madeline Gray June 5, 2023

Eight Orange County middle school students recently earned the title of Angels 8th grade AVID Scholars by the Angels Baseball...

Weekly roundup: Green Ribbon school welcomes state superintendent, OC student competes for spelling bee title, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 2, 2023

Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary staff along with Saddleback Valley Unified School District leaders welcomed State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and his...

2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee Aaron Lim

Orange County student competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Vicky Nguyen June 1, 2023

With hundreds of guests in attendance and broadcast cameras recording for millions of viewers across the country, 14-year-old student Aaron Lim represented Orange County in National Harbor, Maryland as he competed in the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday....

GGUSD Monroe Elementary International Day

Garden Grove Unified spotlights students and staff during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Vicky Nguyen May 31, 2023

The Garden Grove Unified School District is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing its own staff...

Food pantry started by OCDE’s ACCESS program celebrates one year of serving students, families

Ian Hanigan May 29, 2023

During the pandemic, schools administered by OCDE’s Alternative Education division — also known as ACCESS — began hosting drive-through food...

Weekly roundup: Garden Grove hosts 52nd Special Games for students, OCDE celebrates Classified School Employee Week, and more

Madeline Gray May 26, 2023

With National Physical Fitness and Sports Month coming to a close, more than 800 Garden Grove Unified students with special needs celebrated by competing in relays, volleyball matches, softball tosses and more at the district’s 52nd Special Games on May...