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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
Students raising their hands in class

OCDE seeks community feedback with Universal PreKindergarten survey

Madeline Gray December 6, 2023
The Orange County Childcare and Development Planning Council has launched a survey for local families to share their experience enrolling...
OCDE coordinator Scott Fitzpatrick and OC teacher Bill Cox

Annual Orange County Music and Arts Administrator Awards to honor educators and advocates

Vicky Nguyen December 6, 2023
Teachers and administrators who inspire students to be creative and work towards unlocking their potential through arts education will be...
IUSD student Anisha Bhatnagar

Weekly roundup: Irvine student raises funds to help Science Olympiad teammates, schools celebrate the season of giving, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 1, 2023
A senior from Woodbridge High School was named Hero of the Week by KNX News 97.1 FM. In an interview with a producer for the 24-hour-news radio station, student Anisha Bhatnagar from the Irvine Unified School District spoke about her...
ACT test books

Six OC high school students aced the ACT test

Vicky Nguyen December 1, 2023
It’s the season of giving, and, for many local students, it’s time to apply for college.  In recent weeks, students...
OC Pathways staff welcomes local high school students to the OC Pathways Student Ambassador Program.

REGISTER NOW: OC Pathways Showcase to celebrate 10 years of career education partnerships

Madeline Gray November 29, 2023
On Dec. 7, local industry leaders, educational institutions and more will help promote college and career programs while recognizing innovative...
Smith Elementary School's food collection drive 2023

#kindness1billion: OC students and schools celebrated the season of giving with food drives

Vicky Nguyen November 27, 2023
In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving break, many schools and districts across Orange County organized food drives to help families in need feel a sense of warmth and hope. Some districts conducted schoolwide drives that were led by administrators...
Fountain Valley High School WellSpace center ribbon-cutting event

Fountain Valley High School welcomes students and staff to new WellSpace on campus

Vicky Nguyen November 20, 2023
Fountain Valley High School is the latest campus in the county to open a new WellSpace for students and staff...
OCDE project liaison Marianne Taylor assists students in the Harbor Learning Center South campus garden. (Courtesy of CBS News)

Weekly roundup: Harbor Learning Center gardening project nurtures student growth, Tustin Unified reopens 18 campuses, and more

Madeline Gray November 17, 2023
From planting vegetables to feeding fowl, students at the Orange County Department of Education Harbor Learning Center campus are growing...
CTE student in Health Sciences

OCDE college and career initiative builds registered apprenticeship program

Madeline Gray November 17, 2023
Throughout California, businesses, labor organizations and career technical education programs — including OC Pathways — are collaborating and investing resources to ensure quality jobs for students and youth entering the workforce. In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, the Orange County...
The Cambodian Center in Santa Ana assisted OCDE in hosting several community engagement sessions where participants shared their hopes for the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum.

OCDE seeks feedback on model curriculum draft through community engagement sessions

Vicky Nguyen November 16, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education is partnering with several community organizations to hold a series of interactive engagement sessions,...
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