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Participants and supporters, some dressed in team costumes, cheer from the stands during the Super Quiz Relay at the 2025 Orange County Academic Decathlon.

Academic event season is coming up. Here are some key dates for 2026.

Vicky Nguyen December 16, 2025

Sunburst cadets suit up for life after graduation

Nathaniel Martinez December 15, 2025

Students from Segerstrom High School’s Class of 2025 take part in their graduation ceremony on May 28.

Weekly roundup: OC districts join CSU Direct Admission Program for fall 2026, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 12, 2025

Dr. Bean: OCDE is investing in bold ideas to strengthen student success

Stefan Bean December 10, 2025

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OCDE to host Math Instructional Materials Fair on Jan. 22

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025

OCDE makes surprise visits to announce the 2023 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Vicky Nguyen May 10, 2022

Six of the best and brightest teachers in Orange County experienced disruptions in their lesson plans for very good reasons...

Buena Park school unveils book vending machine to foster love of reading

Vicky Nguyen May 9, 2022

There are no candy bars and drinks inside the new vending machine at Pendleton Elementary School. Instead, students will be...

White House 2022 National and State Teachers of the Year

Weekly roundup: OC teacher goes to the White House, appreciating educators, cybersecurity training and more

Vicky Nguyen May 6, 2022

An educator of 15 years from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District returned to Southern California to be interviewed live on KTLA 5’s morning show, a prominent news station in Los Angeles, after her trip to the White House. Alondria...

OCDE students reflect on the nation’s heroes and their own in Memorial Day essay contest

Vicky Nguyen May 6, 2022

Keon Ferber remembers being at a loss for words when his family visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. ...

Four of California’s top nine classified school employees for 2022 are from Orange County

Ian Hanigan May 5, 2022

Sheri Saladow, Armando Gomez, Erik Estrada and Shannon Lauricella — all from Orange County — were named among California’s nine...

VIDEO: Watch Orange County ‘Rise Up’ to celebrate artists with disabilities

Ian Hanigan May 4, 2022

If you weren’t able to attend the 46th annual VSA Festival on April 30, there’s still time to check out more than 350 pieces of artwork that will remain on display at MainPlace Mall through May 9. Hosted by OCDE...

OC high schoolers get a jump on cybersecurity careers following summer academy

Ian Hanigan May 4, 2022

A year ago, senior Michael Collins hadn’t really given much thought to the world of cybersecurity. Now, it’s a potential...

Tapping, swiping, liking: Tips for parenting in the digital age

Vicky Nguyen May 3, 2022

Children are spending more time with digital devices, and they’re starting earlier than before. According to the American Academy of...

OCDE to host Orange County schools spring Career Fair on May 7

Vicky Nguyen May 2, 2022

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...

Weekly roundup: Water district contest winners, celebrating student artists, school agriculture programs, and more

Ian Hanigan April 29, 2022

How’s this for drip marketing? Students from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District recently earned cash prizes for producing the winning...