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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
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...
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,...
Parenting OC magazine's Top Teachers of Orange County from 2019.

Parenting OC seeks nominees for School Heroes of Orange County awards

Madeline Gray November 15, 2023
Each year, Parenting OC selects some of the best and brightest education professionals from a countywide pool of nominees for its annual School Heroes of Orange County recognition.  In its 11th awards season, the program is once again seeking administrator-approved...
San Clemente High School football team

Weekly roundup: High-profile fans wish San Clemente Tritons luck ahead of playoffs, Teachers of the Year honored, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 9, 2023
Support continues to pour in for the San Clemente Tritons as they gear up for an intense matchup on Friday...
The 2024 Orange County Teacher of the Year finalists are congratulated by Mickey and Minnie at the Disneyland Hotel on Nov. 6.

Orange County Teachers of the Year gala applauds top educators

Madeline Gray November 7, 2023
Sixty-two teachers were celebrated for “Teaching with Heart” at the 2024 Orange County Teachers of the Year ceremony at the...
West Orange Elementary School's Mathematics Academy

Educational programs from Orange County honored with 2023 Golden Bell Awards

Vicky Nguyen November 6, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education and several local school districts have been honored with prestigious Golden Bell Awards for innovative educational programs that give students access to cutting-edge technology tools as they explore potential careers, bridge opportunity gaps and...
Westminster High School Club de Español celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Weekly roundup: OC schools celebrate Día de los Muertos, Sunburst Youth Academy stuns at drill competition, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 3, 2023
Schools across Orange County joined communities around the world in honoring loved ones who’ve died by celebrating Día de los...
Inside the Outdoors program naturalists host Anaheim Elementary School District parents for a field trip to Santiago Oaks Regional Park on Oct. 26. (Courtesy of Anaheim Elementary School District)

OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors guides Anaheim families on nature exploration trip

Madeline Gray November 3, 2023
On Thursday, Oct. 26, Inside the Outdoors and the Anaheim Elementary School District led a group of 54 learners —...
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero visits Dale Junior High on Oct. 23 to award staff and students with a 2023 Civic Learning Award of Excellence. (Courtesy of the Judicial Council of California)

Weekly roundup: Chief Justice awards top civics education award to Anaheim schools, La Habra campuses celebrate increased attendance, and more

Madeline Gray October 27, 2023
California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero visited Dale Junior High School and Gilbert High School on Monday, Oct. 23 to honor students and staff with the top civics education award in the state. Co-sponsored by Guerrero and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond,...
OC Juvenile Justice Commission members

Juvenile justice program gives a glimpse into students’ lives through essay contest

Vicky Nguyen October 26, 2023
Eighteen students residing in the Orange County Juvenile Hall recently gave people a glimpse into their lives through writing and...
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