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Newport Harbor huddles up after beating Nanakuli 41-0 in their opening game in Oahu.

OC football teams open season with perfect 6-0 record in Hawaii

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
E-bike shutterstock

OC District Attorney to host e-bike, e-motorcycle buyback event at Angel Stadium

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026
Nathan goodly with Grand Wizzard Theodore

Inventor of the record scratch Grand Wizzard Theodore inspires students to learn all they can

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
Soccer player standing in the sun

Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026
Pacific Drive Elementary School students enjoy oat muffins and fruit during class as part of the Fullerton School District Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Free breakfast is served at third Fullerton School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray August 21, 2026
GGUSD Phillip Nguyen and James Nguyen

Weekly roundup: City Council recognizes two Garden Grove Unified students, Laguna Beach High senior to sing national anthem, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 17, 2023
The Garden Grove City Council brought attention to two scholars from Garden Grove Unified and their achievements during a meeting...
AESD Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Program

Anaheim Elementary School District adds Mandarin dual language immersion program with support from community

Vicky Nguyen February 16, 2023
Students in the Anaheim Elementary School District as young as transitional kindergarteners will soon be learning and speaking Mandarin. With...
Woodbridge High School Academic Decathlon team

Decathlon Dynasty: Irvine’s Woodbridge High wins sixth Orange County championship in seven years

Ian Hanigan February 10, 2023
The academic decathlon victories keep coming for Irvine’s Woodbridge High School, which has just won its sixth county title in seven years. Woodbridge’s decathletes and their coach were announced as the 2023 Orange County Academic Decathlon champs on Friday night...

10 local campuses are among California’s ‘Schools to Watch’ for 2023

Ian Hanigan February 10, 2023
Eight high-performing middle schools in Orange County have been newly designated by the state as California Schools to Watch, and...
University High School students hold up their 2023 Regional Champions banner for the US Dept. of Energy's Regional Science Bowl. (Courtesy of Irvine Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Irvine scholars advance to National Science Bowl, OCDE honors school counselors and counseling advocates, and more

Madeline Gray February 10, 2023
The science team at University High School recently surpassed more than 20 other high schools throughout Southern California to make...
Counselors and honorees from the Laguna Beach Unified School District attend the 2023 Orange County Counselor Symposium. (Courtesy of Laguna Beach High School)

OCDE honors five counselors and two counseling advocates for National Counseling Week

Madeline Gray February 8, 2023
Not only do school counselors play a vital role in helping students manage their emotions, they also guide students on the path to achieving their academic and career goals. The Orange County Department of Education has selected five counselors and...
Students compete in the Super Quiz Relay at the Orange County Academic Decathlon.

Orange County students test their knowledge in annual Super Quiz Relay

Madeline Gray February 7, 2023
On Saturday, Feb. 4, approximately 550 Orange County students put their hard work to the test for the final day...
Ensure Justice 2023 graphic

Vanguard University, OCDE are teaming up for a two-day hybrid conference on human trafficking

Ian Hanigan February 7, 2023
Continuing a five-year partnership in the fight against trafficking and exploitation, Vanguard University and the Orange County Department of Education...
National School Counseling Week

National School Counseling Week: 4 facts you might not know about school counselors

Staff reports February 6, 2023
All this week, Orange County and the rest of the nation are celebrating the vital contributions of school counselors, who play essential roles in support of the health, wellbeing and academic success of students. National School Counseling Week is annually...
A mentor and mentee in Newport-Mesa Unified

Newport-Mesa juniors gain real-world insight, experience through mentor program

Ian Hanigan February 6, 2023
For more than a quarter-century, Newport Harbor High School has offered its juniors the opportunity to connect with mentors as...
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