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Anaheim Union educators at the Student & Community Voice AI Summit

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026
Student winners and their teachers gather on stage with Chapman University President Matt Parlow during the March 13 awards ceremony for the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest.

Weekly roundup: Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest highlights OC student winners, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2026
A group of students and advisors from Troy High School stand on a stage at the CyberPatriot National Finals, holding an award in front of a large screen displaying “CyberPatriot National Finals.”

Troy High cyber team earns national honors at CyberPatriot finals

Ian Hanigan March 27, 2026
Westminster School District students perform onstage during the Saturday program.

OCDE announces Dual Language Immersion Convening focused on Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum

Vicky Nguyen March 26, 2026
Teacher with students in classroom

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,...
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 team award trophies — one of the county’s strongest showings in the statewide competition. With hopes to make an even...
NHD-OC kickoff event

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...
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 presented with as they recently returned to campus and kicked off the 2023-24 academic year. With Orange County school districts...
U.S. News Best High Schools logo

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...
From the desk of Ramon Miramontes, Ed.D.

Miramontes: Charting a course for the future of artificial intelligence in education

Ramon Miramontes August 28, 2023
In the Star Wars universe, whenever a spacecraft makes the jump to light speed, the stars outside the cockpit stretch out into luminous streaks. It’s a mesmerizing visual of acceleration that brings to mind the dizzying advancement of technology here...
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Weekly roundup: Anaheim Elementary adds playgrounds with community support, Orange Unified appoints new superintendent, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2023
Community support for two bond measures led to the transformation of three playgrounds in the Anaheim Elementary School District. Jefferson,...
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