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Edison High School arts educator Autumn Garcia and her students attend the opening reception of the "OC Arts and Disability: Arts on the Move Stamped!" exhibit at the Huntington Beach Art Center Saturday, Nov. 7. (Courtesy of Huntington Beach Art Center)

Weekly roundup: Students with disabilities curate exhibit at Huntington Beach Art Center, and more

Madeline Gray November 13, 2026
A laptop on a desk displays an Outlook-style email icon with a red warning symbol, with a coffee mug, potted plant and stacked books with an apple in the background.

Nationwide Microsoft outage disrupts email services for OCDE, other organizations

Ian Hanigan November 12, 2026
OCDE and County of Orange Social Services Agency staff gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 24, 2025, celebrating the transformation of four spaces at the Orangewood Children and Family Center into welcoming, trauma-informed environments for children and families.

OCDE, County of Orange Social Services Agency team up to encourage more families to foster

Vicky Nguyen November 10, 2026
Veterans, families and students in group photo

PHOTOS: Veterans Day takes on special meaning in Los Alamitos Unified

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean, seated in a wheelchair, poses with Dr. Christine Olmstead in the FutureCurrent podcast studio. Microphones, recording equipment and a screen displaying the podcast logo are visible in the background.

FutureCurrent: Christine Olmstead on belonging, engagement and redesigning schools

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
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,...
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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...
Seal of Civic Engagement

OCDE to host OC Civic Learning Celebration on April 27

Vicky Nguyen March 29, 2023
Continuing its support for youth civic engagement, the Orange County Department of Education is partnering with the American Board of...
Woodbridge High School students win third place overall at the California Academic Decathlon in March.

Woodbridge High places third, OC students earn honors at the California Academic Decathlon

Madeline Gray March 28, 2023
With months of academic decathlon preparation in the books, Orange County students reached new heights, placing among the top scorers at the 44th annual California Academic Decathlon on March 25.  After winning its sixth Orange County Academic Decathlon championship in...
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Local ACSA chapter recognizes 18 Orange County educational leaders for excellence

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2023
The local Association of California School Administrators chapter unveiled its list of 18 exemplary educational leaders on March 24.  Established...
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