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Mariachi members prepare to welcome students and staff on the first day of school at Thomas Edison Elementary in Anaheim. Pictured from left are student Kiara Ramon, music teacher Grace Kwon, student Rita Polo, student Lupe Estrada, student Victoria Limones and music teacher Christina Flynn.

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Union launches mariachi music program at junior high campus, and more

Madeline Gray July 17, 2026
Sam Darnold posing with his retired jersey alongside Head Coach Jaime Ortiz at the Triton Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at the Talega Golf Course in San Clemente.

San Clemente High School alumnus Sam Darnold has jersey retired and is inducted into school’s Hall of Fame

Nathaniel Martinez July 16, 2026
Recipients of the 2025 Outstanding STEM Educator Awards gather for a group photo following last year's awards celebration at the Orange County Department of Education Conference Center in Costa Mesa.

OCDE announces 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators

Vicky Nguyen July 15, 2026
Natalia Abarca, coordinator of OCDE’s Language Services unit, welcomes guests to the 2025 Interpreters and Translators Conference.

Language access professionals to celebrate 10 years of growth at OCDE conference

Vicky Nguyen July 14, 2026
Students in the inaugural Certified Nursing Assistant cohort celebrate completing the tuition-free program offered through a partnership between Orange Unified School District and Santiago Canyon College. Participants completed coursework and hands-on clinical training while still enrolled in high school.

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified, Santiago Canyon College celebrates first certified nursing assistant cohort, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 10, 2026
OC students at summit

Orange County youth tackle substance abuse and more at 2023 FNL Youth Summit

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2023
Over the weekend, students from across California gathered in Anaheim with the aim of creating a “Limitless” future by tackling...
From the desk of Ramon Miramontes, Ed.D.

Miramontes: School connections are key to improving mental health, academic performance

Ramon Miramontes October 10, 2023
Times and technologies may change, but ensuring students feel a sense of connection at school is just as crucial as...
School food

Cafeterias go gourmet: These are some of OC’s most popular school lunches

Ian Hanigan October 9, 2023
Today marks the official start of National School Lunch Week. Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, the second full week of October annually shines a spotlight on the importance of healthy school lunches and the impact they have...
Beckman High School athletic trainer Logan Post and students

Weekly roundup: Beckman High students and athletic trainer save a coach’s life, foundation honors school nurses, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 6, 2023
An athletic trainer and two students from Beckman High School are being hailed as heroes after they sprung into action...
Edward James Olmos speaks to alternative education students and staff over Zoom.

Edward James Olmos encourages alternative education students to tell their own stories

Madeline Gray October 6, 2023
From the silver screen to the computer screens of OCDE’s Alternative Education program, Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actor Edward...
The ACCESS 2 Character Education team presents their free curriculum resource at a conference.

Alternative education team sparks students’ love of reading with novel-based curriculum

Madeline Gray October 4, 2023
During a routine visit to Century Day School, Orange County Department of Education teacher Ryan Hinkle received a question from a high school student about when his class could begin the second, third and fourth installments of the “Unwind” series...
OC School Nurses Organization fall conference

The Raise Foundation shines light on OC School Nurses Organization’s impact

Vicky Nguyen October 3, 2023
The Orange County School Nurses Organization was recently lauded for going above and beyond in its mission to help keep...
Rep. Jimmy Gomez joins Sylvia and Sandra Mendez alongside leaders of Latino organizations to introduce new bill at the Capitol. (Courtesy of Rep. Jimmy Gomez)

Weekly roundup: Bill seeks to rename courthouse after historic Mendez v. Westminster case, Fullerton students build tiny home, and more

Madeline Gray September 29, 2023
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, 34th Congressional District Rep. Jimmy Gomez has proposed a bill to rename a federal...
Orange County Board of Education members with featured speakers at the "Savvy Safety in Public Schools Forum."

VIDEO: Orange County Board of Education hosts school safety forum

Ian Hanigan September 27, 2023
Reports of online predators are on the rise, but parents still hold the key to their children’s safety in the digital realm.  That message was delivered by Homeland Security Special Agent Tory Torres, a member of the Orange County Child...
Nicolas Junior High School wood shop students

Eighth-graders from Fullerton School District begin tiny home construction project

Vicky Nguyen September 27, 2023
The syllabus for this school year’s advanced wood shop class at Nicolas Junior High includes expanding upon skills acquired in...
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