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Sam Darnold posing with his retired jersey alongside Head Coach Jaime Ortiz at the Triton Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at the Talega Golf Course in San Clemente.

San Clemente High School alumnus Sam Darnold has jersey retired and is inducted into school’s Hall of Fame

Nathaniel Martinez July 16, 2026
Recipients of the 2025 Outstanding STEM Educator Awards gather for a group photo following last year's awards celebration at the Orange County Department of Education Conference Center in Costa Mesa.

OCDE announces 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators

Vicky Nguyen July 15, 2026
Natalia Abarca, coordinator of OCDE’s Language Services unit, welcomes guests to the 2025 Interpreters and Translators Conference.

Language access professionals to celebrate 10 years of growth at OCDE conference

Vicky Nguyen July 14, 2026
Students in the inaugural Certified Nursing Assistant cohort celebrate completing the tuition-free program offered through a partnership between Orange Unified School District and Santiago Canyon College. Participants completed coursework and hands-on clinical training while still enrolled in high school.

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified, Santiago Canyon College celebrates first certified nursing assistant cohort, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 10, 2026
Dr. Stefan Bean raises his right hand while his four children administer the oath of office during an Orange County Board of Education meeting.

Orange County superintendent, board members sworn in at organizational meeting

Ian Hanigan July 9, 2026
Orange County Water District's 2023 Children's Water Education Festival

Children’s Water Education Festival to promote lessons of environmental conservancy

Madeline Gray January 30, 2024
Over the past 26 years, the Orange County Water District has brought water-related and environmental education to nearly 150,000 students...
Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy

National Center for Urban School Transformation recognizes two Magnolia School District campuses

Ian Hanigan January 30, 2024
Two Magnolia School District campuses have earned prestigious recognition from the National Center for Urban School Transformation.  Dr. Albert Schweitzer...
Students work on hydrogen-powered racer

WATCH: Students drive innovation at Hydrogen Grand Prix in Westminster

Ian Hanigan January 30, 2024
Over the weekend, Westminster High School became a hub of automotive innovation as it hosted the Hydrogen Grand Prix, with students taking the lead as both engineers and drivers. Teams of middle and high school students faced the unique challenge of...
Oxford Academy computer science class

College Board honors nine OC schools for expanding access in computer sciences

Vicky Nguyen January 29, 2024
Nine campuses in Orange County were honored by the College Board for their work toward equal gender representation by engaging...
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Weekly roundup: Irvine students make list of America’s top 300 teen scientists, Fullerton teen earns YoungArts Award, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 26, 2024
Three students from the Irvine Unified School District were recognized among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent...
Troy High School students completed a Community Emergency Response Team training with the Fullerton Fire and Police Departments from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5. (Courtesy of Troy Preparedness Club)

Troy High School students prepare to aid their community with disaster response training

Madeline Gray January 25, 2024
Safely navigating fires, responding to hazardous materials, and assisting light search and rescue operations are just a few notches Troy High School students have added to their emergency preparedness tool belt during a recent training with the Fullerton Fire and...
Dr. Christopher Downing takes part in a school activity

Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Chris Downing to retire in June

Ian Hanigan January 24, 2024
Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Downing has announced plans to retire on June 30, marking the end of...
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WATCH: A quick look at some of the student programs run by county offices of education

Ian Hanigan January 23, 2024
Last year, we shared a video that illustrated how the Orange County Department of Education is part of a larger...
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Weekly roundup: Irvine student advocates for access to Braille literature, and more

Madeline Gray January 19, 2024
William Shakespeare, John Keats and Emily Dickinson — these are just a few of the authors that University High School student Henry Hill counts as his favorites. Henry, an Irvine Unified School District junior, has dedicated himself to helping increase...
kids in front of kindness banner

Orange County schools prepare to create kindness ahead of nationwide campaign

Madeline Gray January 18, 2024
From organizing kindness-themed spirit days to helping promote goodwill on campus, classrooms in Orange County and beyond plan to exemplify...
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