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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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COVID-19 update: California updates guidance for isolation and testing

Staff reports January 10, 2024
OCDE continues to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health...
Gavin Newsom

Governor’s budget proposal targets shortfall, preserves education investments

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year on Wednesday, outlining a number of measures to...
Super Quiz Relay portion of the Orange County Academic Decathlon

It’s academic event season, and here are some important dates to know

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2024
As the calendar flips to a brand new year, we’re ready to dive back into the heart of the academic event season. Over the next six months, an array of engaging opportunities awaits students eager to challenge their understanding of...
Ryan Honary and Ramon Miramontes

College and Career Ready: Sophomore Ryan Honary pursues AI-powered solution to wildfires

Staff reports January 9, 2024
Meet Ryan Honary, a sophomore at Newport Harbor High School. He’s created a company dedicated to early wildfire detection using...
OC Register's 125 Most Influential People for 2023 (Paul Bersebach / Orange County Register)

Weekly roundup: Local teachers are among OC Register’s 125 most influential, students spread acts of kindness, and more

Madeline Gray January 5, 2024
Two impactful OC educators and four student leaders were hand-picked for the Orange County Register’s 125 most influential people list...
OCDE Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fair

OCDE to host its next substitute teacher recruitment event on Thursday, Feb. 1

Vicky Nguyen January 4, 2024
The Orange County Department of Education is hosting a substitute teacher recruitment event with free fingerprinting services and permit processing for the first 100 registrants on Thursday, Feb. 1. The event will take place at OCDE’s Recruitment Center in Costa...
Marina High School students claimed their title as three-time champions in the Huntington Beach Union High School District’s canned food drive competition with more than 12,600 items.

#kindness1billion: OC students’ acts of generosity brighten holidays for families

Vicky Nguyen January 3, 2024
In the weeks leading up to the holiday break, students, schools and districts across Orange County proved that no kind...
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2023 in Review: A look back at some of the OCDE Newsroom’s most notable stories

Staff reports December 29, 2023
With 2023 coming to a close, the OCDE Newsroom looks back on a year filled with innovative educational practices and...
Two high school students from Orange County were selected to be part of the inaugural California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program cohort.

Weekly roundup: Two Orange County students advocate for climate policy, OC Pathways shines light on career education, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 22, 2023
Two high schoolers from Orange County earned their place in the inaugural California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program, following a rigorous selection process that drew over 300 applications from across the state. 12th-grade student Wendy Cao from University High School...
Student members from the Environmental Science, Alliance for Sustainability and STEM Scholars clubs gathered in November to collect trash on campus and a nearby parking lot.

Three Fullerton Union High School clubs unite for a cleaner future

Vicky Nguyen December 21, 2023
Three campus clubs at Fullerton Union High School are uniting for a common goal: safeguarding their local environment and preventing...
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