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12 Orange County high school alumni selected in the 2026 MLB Draft

Nathaniel Martinez July 20, 2026
Mariachi members prepare to welcome students and staff on the first day of school at Thomas Edison Elementary in Anaheim. Pictured from left are student Kiara Ramon, music teacher Grace Kwon, student Rita Polo, student Lupe Estrada, student Victoria Limones and music teacher Christina Flynn.

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Union launches mariachi music program at junior high campus, and more

Madeline Gray July 17, 2026
Sam Darnold posing with his retired jersey alongside Head Coach Jaime Ortiz at the Triton Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at the Talega Golf Course in San Clemente.

San Clemente High School alumnus Sam Darnold has jersey retired and is inducted into school’s Hall of Fame

Nathaniel Martinez July 16, 2026
Recipients of the 2025 Outstanding STEM Educator Awards gather for a group photo following last year's awards celebration at the Orange County Department of Education Conference Center in Costa Mesa.

OCDE announces 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators

Vicky Nguyen July 15, 2026
Natalia Abarca, coordinator of OCDE’s Language Services unit, welcomes guests to the 2025 Interpreters and Translators Conference.

Language access professionals to celebrate 10 years of growth at OCDE conference

Vicky Nguyen July 14, 2026
Woodbridge High School students join Orange County Health Care Agency representatives at the 2023 Directing Change awards ceremony.

Orange County student filmmakers win statewide awards for raising mental health awareness

Madeline Gray May 23, 2023
Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness are reportedly common for high school students in the US, with 4 in 10...
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Mijares: OC’s classified school employees ensure schools run smoothly and students thrive

Al Mijares May 22, 2023
How do we begin to measure the importance of our classified school employees?  If you’re not familiar with the term...
Title with star Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Honoring Orange County’s classified school employees of 2023

Vicky Nguyen May 22, 2023
Nine school workers from local districts earned the title of 2023 Orange County Classified School Employee of the Year for their exceptional dedication to the well-being of their students and unwavering commitment to going above and beyond their assigned responsibilities....
Westminster High celebrates FFA anniversary

Weekly roundup: Future Farmers of America program turns 50, California MTSS conference extends early registration, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 19, 2023
Westminster High School celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Future Farmers of America program with a gathering to recognize the...
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Twice in three years: OC math teacher is again a finalist in Presidential Awards program

Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023
An Irvine math teacher has, for the second time in three years, been named a finalist in the prestigious Presidential...
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6 questions (and answers) about this summer’s California MTSS Professional Learning Institute 

Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023
This summer, the Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are teaming up to host the sixth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute at the Anaheim Convention Center.  Spanning three days from July 18 through July 20,...
OC FNL Excellence Panorama Elementary School

OC Friday Night Live Partnership presents awards to three school chapters, one advisor

Vicky Nguyen May 16, 2023
Recognizing efforts to implement best practices in youth leadership while leading alcohol and drug prevention initiatives, the Orange County Friday...
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OCDE-led Peer Assistance Leadership honors local programs, advisors for youth engagement

Ian Hanigan May 16, 2023
OCDE representatives made surprise visits to recognize five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership programs and three PAL advisors for using creative...
OC Pathways hosts the first K-16 Regional Education Collaborative meeting on Feb. 7, 2023.

OC Pathways launches network of work-based learning resources for regional education partners

Madeline Gray May 15, 2023
OC Pathways will host its second installment of the K-16 Regional Education Collaborative network sessions on Tuesday, inviting educational partners from around Orange County to foster seamless career pathway transitions between high school, postsecondary education and the workforce. Led by...
Presidential Scholar Sophia Rabin

US Presidential Scholars program recognizes Corona del Mar High student and teacher

Vicky Nguyen May 15, 2023
A teacher and senior from Corona del Mar High School were selected to be part of the 59th class of...
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