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Lincoln Elementary School students explore new robotics challenges in the campus' Innovation Lab. (Courtesy of Newport-Mesa Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa students discover tech skills via Innovation Lab, Valley High to host career education film screening, and more

Madeline Gray January 16, 2026

Sue Parks stands at a podium addressing an audience during the Be Prepared OC Summit at the UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation Center.

OCDE joins countywide leaders to strengthen local disaster preparedness efforts

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2026

Garden Grove Unified students in the child development pathway show what they have learned in their career courses at the 11th annual OC Pathways Showcase last year.

REGISTER NOW: OC Pathways Showcase returns to unite industry leaders with future workforce

Madeline Gray January 14, 2026

Governor’s budget proposal increases education funding while warning of long-term fiscal pressures

Ian Hanigan January 12, 2026

Laguna Beach High School students take part in an opening ceremony marking the launch of a new edible garden on campus.

Weekly roundup: Laguna Beach High students cultivate sustainability with new edible garden, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 9, 2026

OC students outperform peers on assessments that reflect pandemic-era disruptions

Ian Hanigan October 24, 2022

Along with marking the first full year of in-person instruction in the age of COVID-19, the 2021-22 school year saw...

Weekly roundup: OCDE honors Santiago High teacher for alcohol and drug prevention, Laguna Beach High senior makes history, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 21, 2022

A health teacher from Santiago High School received a surprise visit from her students, family and representatives from the Orange...

La Quinta High School student Phuc James Chau Nguyen

Garden Grove Unified student earns global recognition for cancer-detecting toothbrush

Madeline Gray October 20, 2022

A prototype for an early cancer-detecting toothbrush scored high school student Phuc James Chau Nguyen an exclusive spot in the Rise global initiative program alongside 99 other change-making students from around the world. Last month, James was announced as...

ACCESS principals work to remove barriers and promote pathways for success

Vicky Nguyen October 18, 2022

A principal carries an immense amount of weight on their shoulders — taking responsibility for the successes and challenges of...

#kindness1billion: Here are some acts of kindness shared in 2022

Madeline Gray October 17, 2022

Whether picking up a piece of trash on the sidewalk or donating clothing items to a local shelter, kind acts...

Weekly roundup: STEM reading challenge takes off, Irvine music instructor named Teacher of the Year, and more

Madeline Gray October 14, 2022

The second annual S.T.E.A.M. Race to Space Reading Challenge launched today, with Orange County teachers and students prepping for the three-week-long reading competition hosted by the Orange County Children’s Book Festival in partnership with 4SPACE and the Orange County Department...

OC music educator is a 2023 California Teacher of the Year

Ian Hanigan October 13, 2022

An instrumental music instructor from the Irvine Unified School District has been named one of five California Teachers of the...

Mijares: National fentanyl crisis is like nothing we’ve ever seen before

Al Mijares October 11, 2022

Our country has long likened its drug prevention efforts to a war, marshaling resources at the local, state and national...

Saddleback Valley Unified alum aces Advanced Placement drawing exam

Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022

An alumnae from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District aced a college-level Advanced Placement exam in spring 2022. Maya Benham, now majoring in art and design at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, was one of only 343...

OCDE unveils ‘The Punies’ lesson series based on podcast produced by Kobe Bryant

Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022

Long before his days of domination on the Los Angeles Lakers, legendary Kobe Bryant knew all too well what it...