Quick look: Woodbridge High School claimed first place at the 2026 Orange County Academic Decathlon, earning its ninth county title in the past 10 years. More than 560 students competed across three divisions this year, with winners announced Friday night....
Students, families, educators and community partners recently gathered at Valley High School for a community screening of the documentary “Multiple Choice,”...
Quick look: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins will face off in Super Bowl LX after both attending Orange County schools growing up. Two Orange County natives are headed to football’s biggest stage, despite...
In the second episode of OCDE’s FutureCurrent podcast, Eric Goodman shares with Dr. Stefan Bean how personal challenges and leadership experiences have shaped his approach to service, mindset and giving back.
Quick look: The Great Kindness Challenge returned Jan. 26–30, with Orange County schools encouraging students to show compassion through service projects...
Inside the Outdoors, OCDE’s outdoor education program, received an award of excellence from the National Waste & Recycling Association for its EcoChallenge waste diversion curriculum, developed in partnership with OC Waste & Recycling. The public education program was recognized for...
With 12 medals overall, Troy High School earned first place at the 2026 MIT Science Olympiad Invitational, one of the most competitive high school Science Olympiad tournaments in the country.
