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Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026
Pacific Drive Elementary School students enjoy oat muffins and fruit during class as part of the Fullerton School District Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Free breakfast is served at third Fullerton School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray August 21, 2026
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Dr. Bean: A shared call for the year ahead — All. Together. Now.

Stefan Bean August 20, 2026
California students and educators participate in the Parade of States during the opening ceremony of the 2026 National History Day National Contest at the University of Maryland.

OCDE to launch 2026-27 National History Day season with virtual kickoff

Vicky Nguyen August 19, 2026
Logan Thielen poses at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library after earning first place in the California National Civics Bee. The Brea Junior High School seventh-grader will represent California at the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C., in October.

Brea Junior High student prepares to represent California at National Civics Bee

Vicky Nguyen August 18, 2026
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WATCH: Golden View Elementary celebrates civic engagement, farm stewardship at Environmental Showcase

Ian Hanigan February 6, 2024
Golden View Elementary School recently hosted its annual Environmental Showcase, offering families a unique opportunity to explore the campus, tour...
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WATCH: Action-packed Super Quiz Relay caps this year’s OC Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan February 5, 2024
The Orange County Academic Decathlon struck an emotional high note with the Super Quiz Relay on Saturday, and OCDE’s Media...
Katie Porter Congressional App Challenge winners

Congressional App Challenge honors 11 OC high school students for innovations

Vicky Nguyen February 5, 2024
Orange County students responded to the 2023 Congressional App Challenge by showcasing their commitment to using technology for social good. The young innovators developed mobile apps to support mental health, address environmental concerns and tackle food insecurity. The students were...
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Flood watch and wind advisory issued as Southern California braces for major storm

Ian Hanigan February 4, 2024
Southern California was on high alert Sunday, with the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch and wind advisory ahead...
2024 Orange County Academic Decathlon Day 1

Weekly roundup: OC ‘Decathletes’ gear up for Super Quiz Relay, Sunburst Youth Academy featured, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 2, 2024
More than 500 students are heading into day two of the 2024 Orange County Academic Decathlon, which is being held...
Newport Harbor High School student in CTE Culinary

CTE Month: Five things to know about Career and Technical Education

Madeline Gray February 1, 2024
Media design, artificial intelligence, culinary arts and automotive technology are just a few of the advanced areas of study making up todays’ career pathways programs. Throughout the month of February, Career and Technical Education initiatives spanning K-12 to higher education...
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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