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Two students kneel in a farm field planting young seedlings while other participants work in rows behind them under a blue sky.

Second Harvest invites OC students to learn, serve at working Irvine farm

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2026
Middle/outside blocker Megan Hodges (6) leaps for a spike in the gold medal game against the Dominican Republic at the NORCECA U23 Pan Am Cup in Managua, Nicaragua.

San Juan Hills volleyball standout helps Team USA win U23 Pan American Cup gold

Nathaniel Martinez September 16, 2026
OCDE Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, right, introduces keynote speaker Dr. Janet Núñez-Pineda during the 2025 International Translation Day celebration at the OCDE Conference Center.

OCDE to mark International Translation Day with PBS SoCal studio visit

Vicky Nguyen September 16, 2026
Orange County Business Council CEO Jeff Ball joins County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean on the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: OC Business Council CEO Jeff Ball explores how students will shape the region’s economic future

Madeline Gray September 15, 2026
Volunteers take part in a previous California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach.

Inside the Outdoors invites volunteers to 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day

Vicky Nguyen September 15, 2026
Ribbon-cutting ceremony

Weekly roundup: Proposed bill aims to integrate landmark Mendez v. Westminster case into education curriculum, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 12, 2024
The story behind Mendez v. Westminster, a landmark case in the struggle for school desegregation and civil rights, could potentially...
Counselors and honorees from the Laguna Beach Unified School District attend the 2023 Orange County Counselor Symposium. (Courtesy of Laguna Beach High School)

OCDE to recognize school counselors and counseling advocates at 10th annual symposium

Madeline Gray January 11, 2024
The Orange County Counselor Symposium will return on Feb. 7 to honor the unique contributions made by local school counselors...
COVID-19 virus illustration

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 and the Orange County Health Care Agency. Below is our running digest, with newer stories posted at the top. Updated...
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...
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 artificial intelligence. And he’s the subject of our new video series, “College and Career Ready,” featuring OCDE Deputy Superintendent Dr....
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...
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 act is too small when everyone works together to spread cheer for families in need.  From collecting presents to visiting...
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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...
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