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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
Westminster High School student Ashley Nguyen and Battelle climate scientists

Westminster STEM student named national winner of Battelle Climate Challenge

Madeline Gray April 11, 2023
With rising sea levels projected to erode two-thirds of California’s coast in the next 100 years, Westminster High School senior...
OC Registrar of Voters

Secretary of State encourages students to pre-register to vote

Vicky Nguyen April 10, 2023
Young people have a voice in what their future looks like, and that’s what Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber...
Warner Middle School students, staff and Westminster School District board members

Weekly roundup: Westminster students win STEM contest with innovative anxiety treatment, Fullerton opens community center, and more

Madeline Gray April 7, 2023
Approximately 12 million American adults experience panic attacks or a panic disorder at some point in their lives. These are defined by the National Institute of Mental Health as unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms...
FSD Nicolas Community Center ribbon-cutting event

Fullerton School District opens new community center to help families thrive

Vicky Nguyen April 5, 2023
Empty seats were scarce in the multipurpose room at Nicolas Junior High as families packed the room on March 30,...
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California school enrollment falls for sixth straight year but numbers may be stabilizing

Ian Hanigan April 4, 2023
California’s public school enrollment has dropped for the sixth straight year, but data released by the state Department of Education...
OCDE Orange County Schools Career Fair

Eleven school districts to join OCDE spring Career Fair on April 29

Vicky Nguyen April 3, 2023
Are you considering a career in education, or are you an educator looking for a new opportunity to serve students?  Orange County school districts are looking for dynamic, dedicated individuals like you. Whether you’re an experienced educator, a professional seeking...
Marina High School sophomore AJ Lopez

Weekly roundup: Power soccer players wow Marina High students, OC Civic Learning Celebration, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 31, 2023
All eyes were on Marina High School sophomore student AJ Lopez as he zipped down the basketball court in his...
Seal of Civic Engagement

OCDE to host OC Civic Learning Celebration on April 27

Vicky Nguyen March 29, 2023
Continuing its support for youth civic engagement, the Orange County Department of Education is partnering with the American Board of...
Woodbridge High School students win third place overall at the California Academic Decathlon in March.

Woodbridge High places third, OC students earn honors at the California Academic Decathlon

Madeline Gray March 28, 2023
With months of academic decathlon preparation in the books, Orange County students reached new heights, placing among the top scorers at the 44th annual California Academic Decathlon on March 25.  After winning its sixth Orange County Academic Decathlon championship in...
ACSA

Local ACSA chapter recognizes 18 Orange County educational leaders for excellence

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2023
The local Association of California School Administrators chapter unveiled its list of 18 exemplary educational leaders on March 24.  Established...
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