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Edison High School arts educator Autumn Garcia and her students attend the opening reception of the "OC Arts and Disability: Arts on the Move Stamped!" exhibit at the Huntington Beach Art Center Saturday, Nov. 7. (Courtesy of Huntington Beach Art Center)

Weekly roundup: Students with disabilities curate exhibit at Huntington Beach Art Center, and more

Madeline Gray November 13, 2026
A laptop on a desk displays an Outlook-style email icon with a red warning symbol, with a coffee mug, potted plant and stacked books with an apple in the background.

Nationwide Microsoft outage disrupts email services for OCDE, other organizations

Ian Hanigan November 12, 2026
OCDE and County of Orange Social Services Agency staff gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 24, 2025, celebrating the transformation of four spaces at the Orangewood Children and Family Center into welcoming, trauma-informed environments for children and families.

OCDE, County of Orange Social Services Agency team up to encourage more families to foster

Vicky Nguyen November 10, 2026
Veterans, families and students in group photo

PHOTOS: Veterans Day takes on special meaning in Los Alamitos Unified

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean, seated in a wheelchair, poses with Dr. Christine Olmstead in the FutureCurrent podcast studio. Microphones, recording equipment and a screen displaying the podcast logo are visible in the background.

FutureCurrent: Christine Olmstead on belonging, engagement and redesigning schools

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
Students at Super Quiz Relay

WATCH: Action-packed Super Quiz Relay caps this year’s OC Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan February 5, 2024
The Orange County Academic Decathlon struck an emotional high note with the Super Quiz Relay on Saturday, and OCDE’s Media...
Katie Porter Congressional App Challenge winners

Congressional App Challenge honors 11 OC high school students for innovations

Vicky Nguyen February 5, 2024
Orange County students responded to the 2023 Congressional App Challenge by showcasing their commitment to using technology for social good....
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Flood watch and wind advisory issued as Southern California braces for major storm

Ian Hanigan February 4, 2024
Southern California was on high alert Sunday, with the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch and wind advisory ahead of a major storm forecast to sweep across the region through Tuesday afternoon. The high-profile weather event is expected to...
2024 Orange County Academic Decathlon Day 1

Weekly roundup: OC ‘Decathletes’ gear up for Super Quiz Relay, Sunburst Youth Academy featured, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 2, 2024
More than 500 students are heading into day two of the 2024 Orange County Academic Decathlon, which is being held...
Newport Harbor High School student in CTE Culinary

CTE Month: Five things to know about Career and Technical Education

Madeline Gray February 1, 2024
Media design, artificial intelligence, culinary arts and automotive technology are just a few of the advanced areas of study making...
Orange County Water District's 2023 Children's Water Education Festival

Children’s Water Education Festival to promote lessons of environmental conservancy

Madeline Gray January 30, 2024
Over the past 26 years, the Orange County Water District has brought water-related and environmental education to nearly 150,000 students in Orange County.  This March, the organization hopes to expand opportunities for students to learn about their local water supply...
Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy

National Center for Urban School Transformation recognizes two Magnolia School District campuses

Ian Hanigan January 30, 2024
Two Magnolia School District campuses have earned prestigious recognition from the National Center for Urban School Transformation.  Dr. Albert Schweitzer...
Students work on hydrogen-powered racer

WATCH: Students drive innovation at Hydrogen Grand Prix in Westminster

Ian Hanigan January 30, 2024
Over the weekend, Westminster High School became a hub of automotive innovation as it hosted the Hydrogen Grand Prix, with students...
Oxford Academy computer science class

College Board honors nine OC schools for expanding access in computer sciences

Vicky Nguyen January 29, 2024
Nine campuses in Orange County were honored by the College Board for their work toward equal gender representation by engaging more female students in computer science.  Magnolia High School and Oxford Academy in the Anaheim Union High School District, Yorba...
2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars Banner

Weekly roundup: Irvine students make list of America’s top 300 teen scientists, Fullerton teen earns YoungArts Award, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 26, 2024
Three students from the Irvine Unified School District were recognized among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent...
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