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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

Graphic that says "A note from Dr. Bean" with image of Dr. Stefan Bean

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

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...

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 courthouse in honor of the civil rights achievements made by Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez. NBC News reported that on Wednesday,...

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...

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...

Weekly roundup: Newport Harbor High student speaks before world leaders, OC schools earn Blue Ribbon honors, and more

Vicky Nguyen September 22, 2023

A sophomore from Newport Harbor High School gave a presentation this week before world leaders at the United Nations’ 2023 Sustainable Development Goals Summit in New York City. Student Ryan Honary spoke about his contribution to capturing youth perspectives and...

Los Alamitos Unified School District board trustees, administrators and community members "cut the ribbon" to open its new WellSpace garden on Sept. 6. (Courtesy of Los Alamitos Unified)

Los Alamitos cultivates mental health support with new outdoor garden for students

Madeline Gray September 20, 2023

Supports for students’ wellness are flourishing in the Los Alamitos Unified School District thanks to a brand-new outdoor retreat on...

Six Orange County schools earn national Blue Ribbon honors

Vicky Nguyen September 19, 2023

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded six Orange County campuses 2023 National Blue Ribbons, considered the nation’s top honor...

Westminster High students shine at Intel’s AI Global Impact Festival

Ian Hanigan September 19, 2023

A trio of trailblazing students from the Huntington Beach Union High School District has earned two prestigious awards at Intel’s third annual AI Global Impact Festival. Kevin Vo, Larry Le and Ryan Huynh from Westminster High School created and submitted...

Twelve OC students among Society for Science’s list of top junior innovators

Vicky Nguyen September 18, 2023

Twelve students from Orange County have been recognized as top junior innovators in the inaugural Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators...