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Two students kneel in a farm field planting young seedlings while other participants work in rows behind them under a blue sky.

Second Harvest invites OC students to learn, serve at working Irvine farm

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2026
Middle/outside blocker Megan Hodges (6) leaps for a spike in the gold medal game against the Dominican Republic at the NORCECA U23 Pan Am Cup in Managua, Nicaragua.

San Juan Hills volleyball standout helps Team USA win U23 Pan American Cup gold

Nathaniel Martinez September 16, 2026
OCDE Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, right, introduces keynote speaker Dr. Janet Núñez-Pineda during the 2025 International Translation Day celebration at the OCDE Conference Center.

OCDE to mark International Translation Day with PBS SoCal studio visit

Vicky Nguyen September 16, 2026
Orange County Business Council CEO Jeff Ball joins County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean on the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: OC Business Council CEO Jeff Ball explores how students will shape the region’s economic future

Madeline Gray September 15, 2026
Volunteers take part in a previous California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach.

Inside the Outdoors invites volunteers to 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day

Vicky Nguyen September 15, 2026
Alex Linza, third from left, is pictured with FC Cologne recruiter Herbert Biste, coach Jorge Caceres and coach Herbert Zimmerman. (Courtesy of the Linza family)

Weekly roundup: FC Cologne invites Ocean View High student to train overseas, OCDE’s new associate superintendent, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 16, 2023
A rising junior from Ocean View High School was offered a spot on the prestigious FC Cologne International Talent Squad...
Dr. Christopher Brown

Capistrano Unified announces Long Beach educator as its next superintendent

Ian Hanigan June 15, 2023
The Capistrano Unified School District is officially welcoming its new superintendent.  Following an extensive five-month search, trustees this week announced...
Marina High School students passive solar house build

VIDEO: Marina High School students incorporate passive solar design in tiny home project

Vicky Nguyen June 14, 2023
In the middle of Marina High School, a wooden framework of a tiny house sits as a potential solution for a more energy-efficient future. Residential buildings account for more than 20 percent of energy consumption in the country, according to...
Dr. Sonia Llamas

Santa Ana Unified’s Dr. Sonia Llamas to join OCDE as associate superintendent of Educational Services

Ian Hanigan June 13, 2023
An accomplished educational leader known for spearheading effective student interventions and fostering positive school environments has been selected as OCDE’s...
Los Alamitos class of 2023 celebrates its 100% graduation rate. (Los Alamitos Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High achieves 100% graduation rate, OC grads lead state in earning civic engagement seal, and more

Madeline Gray June 9, 2023
On June 6, all 733 seniors at Los Alamitos High School completed their school year by walking across the stage...
Seal of Civic Engagement

Nearly 4,000 OC students are set to graduate with State Seal of Civic Engagement

Vicky Nguyen June 8, 2023
From organizing beach cleanups on Earth Day to forming a leadership club on campus, Orange County students are earning the attention of state leaders for their concern for others and a deep understanding of democracy. In fact, 3,867 seniors from...
Students from La Habra High School celebrate their graduation ceremony. (Courtesy of Fullerton Union High School District)

Congratulations, Class of 2023: A roundup of OC graduation photos from social media

Madeline Gray June 6, 2023
Through the end of June, thousands of Orange County high schoolers will be turning their tassels and tossing their graduation...
Eight Orange County students are awarded scholarships from the Angels Baseball Foundation.(Courtesy of Angels Baseball)

Los Angeles Angels name eight Orange County students AVID scholars

Madeline Gray June 5, 2023
Eight Orange County middle school students recently earned the title of Angels 8th grade AVID Scholars by the Angels Baseball...
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School students give Superintendent Tony Thurmond and other officials a tour around their campus.

Weekly roundup: Green Ribbon school welcomes state superintendent, OC student competes for spelling bee title, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 2, 2023
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary staff along with Saddleback Valley Unified School District leaders welcomed State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and his team on May 25 as they hosted the 2023 Green Ribbon Schools Award ceremony. In late April, the U.S. Department...
2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee Aaron Lim

Orange County student competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Vicky Nguyen June 1, 2023
With hundreds of guests in attendance and broadcast cameras recording for millions of viewers across the country, 14-year-old student Aaron...
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