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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
2023 Bright Star the Musical

Weekly roundup: Fullerton Union’s theater program earns national recognition, summer day camp returns, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 14, 2023
The Education Theatre Association honored Fullerton Union High School with the distinction of being named a Premiere Community for Theatre...
Inside the Outdoors program naturalists lead group activities with students. (Courtesy of Inside the Outdoors)

Inside the Outdoors to welcome Orange County students at Summer Day Camp

Madeline Gray April 13, 2023
From exploring the elements to navigating hiking trails, Orange County students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of...
VSA festival crowd from above

Arts festival to celebrate Orange County artists with disabilities on April 29

Vicky Nguyen April 12, 2023
The 47th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival is returning to MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana on April 29 with the theme “The Adventure Starts Here.”  The Orange County Department of Education is continuing its longtime partnership with Orange...
Westminster High School student Ashley Nguyen and Battelle climate scientists

Westminster STEM student named national winner of Battelle Climate Challenge

Madeline Gray April 11, 2023
With rising sea levels projected to erode two-thirds of California’s coast in the next 100 years, Westminster High School senior...
OC Registrar of Voters

Secretary of State encourages students to pre-register to vote

Vicky Nguyen April 10, 2023
Young people have a voice in what their future looks like, and that’s what Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber...
Warner Middle School students, staff and Westminster School District board members

Weekly roundup: Westminster students win STEM contest with innovative anxiety treatment, Fullerton opens community center, and more

Madeline Gray April 7, 2023
Approximately 12 million American adults experience panic attacks or a panic disorder at some point in their lives. These are defined by the National Institute of Mental Health as unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms...
FSD Nicolas Community Center ribbon-cutting event

Fullerton School District opens new community center to help families thrive

Vicky Nguyen April 5, 2023
Empty seats were scarce in the multipurpose room at Nicolas Junior High as families packed the room on March 30,...
California Department of Education (CDE) logo

California school enrollment falls for sixth straight year but numbers may be stabilizing

Ian Hanigan April 4, 2023
California’s public school enrollment has dropped for the sixth straight year, but data released by the state Department of Education...
OCDE Orange County Schools Career Fair

Eleven school districts to join OCDE spring Career Fair on April 29

Vicky Nguyen April 3, 2023
Are you considering a career in education, or are you an educator looking for a new opportunity to serve students?  Orange County school districts are looking for dynamic, dedicated individuals like you. Whether you’re an experienced educator, a professional seeking...
Marina High School sophomore AJ Lopez

Weekly roundup: Power soccer players wow Marina High students, OC Civic Learning Celebration, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 31, 2023
All eyes were on Marina High School sophomore student AJ Lopez as he zipped down the basketball court in his...
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