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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
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...
Ladera Palma Champions

La Habra City School District’s Attendance Champions program encourages student success

Vicky Nguyen October 25, 2023
Ladera Palma Elementary School students have a few more days of bragging rights as the La Habra City School District’s...
Fullerton School District staff in the Rising Stars program help Richman Elementary students tend to their campus garden.

Fullerton mentorship program helps students reach their potential

Madeline Gray October 24, 2023
As Fullerton School District students navigate their schoolwork, after-school activities and personal well-being, educators are hoping to ease their anxieties and offer encouragement through the Rising Stars mentorship program.  For the third school year in a row, this program will...
Argosy farmers market volunteers

Weekly roundup: OCDE’s ACCESS addresses food insecurity with farmers market, OC students surpass state averages, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 20, 2023
Families and students from the Orange County Department of Education’s Alternative Education division — also known as ACCESS — were...
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