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Educators at Project GLAD Spring Institute

REGISTER NOW: Project GLAD® Spring Institute 2026 to bolster language and literacy instruction

Nathaniel Martinez December 23, 2025
A student in a Lakers jersey stands beside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. Stefan Bean

Let’s look back at some of the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2025

Ian Hanigan December 23, 2025
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Not just a green button: An inside look at OCDE’s Print Shop

Nathaniel Martinez December 22, 2025
Huntington Beach Union High School District educators, administrators and board trustees celebrate the start of a new partnership between Edison High School and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. (Huntington Beach Union High School District)

Weekly roundup: Edison High students help endangered trout with new campus lab, and more

Madeline Gray December 19, 2025
31st Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County cover

New Conditions of Children report offers a snapshot of OC education trends for 2025

Ian Hanigan December 18, 2025
Anaheim Union High School District students, staff and board members open the "Gilbert Mercadito"

Weekly roundup: Anaheim opens districtwide food pantry, Inside the Outdoors program hosts Earth Day events, and more

Madeline Gray April 21, 2023
In an effort to further alleviate food insecurity in its community, the Anaheim Union High School District opened its first...
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District

U.S. Department of Ed names Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary as ‘Green Ribbon School’

Vicky Nguyen April 21, 2023
Creating innovative ways to reduce environmental impacts and costs while offering effective sustainability educational programs earned Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary...
Northwood High School students

Orange County students excel at National History Day-California contest

Ian Hanigan April 20, 2023
Orange County students made a strong showing at this year’s National History Day-California contest, fueled by some impressive submissions from Irvine schools.  In all, 18 local student projects emerged as elementary, junior or senior division champions at the statewide history...
Inside the Outdoors students

OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors celebrates Earth Day with community events

Vicky Nguyen April 19, 2023
Every day is Earth Day for Inside the Outdoors, a program administered by the Orange County Department of Education.  Annually...
Brea Olinda High School student robotics team "Mubotics"

Four Orange County teams will compete in worldwide robotics championship

Madeline Gray April 18, 2023
More than 620 student teams — including four from Orange County — are set to play in an action-packed worldwide...
Empowering Students to Thrive

Orange County Department of Education releases strategic vision for student thriving

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2023
In collaboration with families, educators and community partners, the Orange County Department of Education has introduced a strategic vision that describes how local communities can work together to ensure children are thriving in all aspects of their lives. “Empowering Students...
Dr. Alex Cherniss

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified selects Dr. Alex Cherniss as new superintendent

Madeline Gray April 14, 2023
Following a nationwide search, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Alex Cherniss as...
2023 Bright Star the Musical

Weekly roundup: Fullerton Union’s theater program earns national recognition, summer day camp returns, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 14, 2023
The Education Theatre Association honored Fullerton Union High School with the distinction of being named a Premiere Community for Theatre...
Inside the Outdoors program naturalists lead group activities with students. (Courtesy of Inside the Outdoors)

Inside the Outdoors to welcome Orange County students at Summer Day Camp

Madeline Gray April 13, 2023
From exploring the elements to navigating hiking trails, Orange County students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the great outdoors at the popular Summer Day Camp hosted by Inside the Outdoors starting in June. Led by Inside...
VSA festival crowd from above

Arts festival to celebrate Orange County artists with disabilities on April 29

Vicky Nguyen April 12, 2023
The 47th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival is returning to MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana on April 29...
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