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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
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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
Corona Del Mar student Maxwell Tran and teacher Todd Eversgerd.

Weekly roundup: Middle schooler to present at medical conference, Garden Grove seniors ‘adopt’ kindergartners for holiday event, and more

Madeline Gray December 16, 2022
Just a day after his 14th birthday, eighth-grader Maxwell Tran will present to an audience of medical professionals and students...
Student writing at a desk

The California School Dashboard is back. Here’s what’s changed in 2022.

Ian Hanigan December 15, 2022
After a three-year hiatus, the California School Dashboard has returned. Considered the centerpiece of the state’s school accountability efforts, the...
2023 Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award winners

Fullerton Joint Union teacher receives 2023 Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award

Vicky Nguyen December 13, 2022
After serving in the United States Navy for 21 years as a commander, teacher Robert “Allen” Stubblefield, Jr. found another way to give back to his country — increasing the cybersecurity awareness of students and inspiring the nation’s future cybersecurity...
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Educational programs from Orange County take home Golden Bell Awards

Ian Hanigan December 12, 2022
Seven school districts from Orange County have earned prestigious Golden Bell Awards for educational programs that help students test-drive potential...
California iInspire Academy

Weekly roundup: Apple honors Orange Unified school, U.S. Senate Youth program, summer leadership opportunities, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2022
Dressed in bright red T-shirts with their mascot, the students and staff at California iInspire Academy celebrated their school’s third...

State superintendent appoints Irvine Unified student for the 2023 U.S. Senate Youth Program

Vicky Nguyen December 8, 2022
A Northwood High School senior who already has a long list of accomplishments under her belt was chosen by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond as a delegate for the 2023 U.S. Senate Youth Program.  Student Fiona Lu from...
SDSU DLE Cohort 2020

With grant funding available, OCDE is helping classified employees pursue teaching credentials

Vicky Nguyen December 7, 2022
If any classified school employee was waiting for a sign to take the necessary steps to pursue their teaching credential,...

Bank of America coordinates community-based internships in student leadership program

Madeline Gray December 6, 2022
Bank of America has provided internship experiences for high school students since 2004, citing its commitment to youth employment and...

Weekly roundup: Orange County music and arts organization announces awardees, Westminster park dedicated to Mendez family opens, and more

Madeline Gray December 2, 2022
The Orange County Music and Arts Administrators named 73 outstanding arts educators ahead of their 2023 awards ceremony coming up in February. In their 30-year partnership with the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the OCDE-led organization plans this annual event...
Sylvia Mendez and city officials

WATCH: Park honoring historic Mendez v. Westminster civil rights case opens to the public

Ian Hanigan December 1, 2022
Mendez Tribute Monument Park is officially open to visitors. On Thursday, Dec. 1, the City of Westminster formally debuted a...
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