Irvine’s University High School wins its first Orange County Academic Decathlon Ian Hanigan February 17, 2021Orange County has a new Academic Decathlon champion — and the makings of a crosstown rivalry. Irvine’s University High School...
Students participate virtually in National History Day-Orange County competition Ian Hanigan February 11, 2021More than 200 young historians representing 25 schools will once again showcase their original websites, papers, documentaries, performances and exhibits...
High schoolers compete in the 53rd annual Orange County Academic Decathlon Ian Hanigan January 27, 2021Around this time of year, hundreds of students would typically gather over two consecutive Saturdays to compete for individual and...
OCDE makes plans for virtual academic competitions Ian Hanigan August 31, 2020Like pretty much everything else, academic event season will look a little different this school year. Even as campuses are...
Mental health video made by La Quinta High students to air during Angels baseball games Ian Hanigan August 17, 2020A mental health awareness video created by students from La Quinta High School in the Garden Grove Unified School District...
Weekly roundup: Volunteer tutors in OC go virtual, closing the digital divide, and more Ian Hanigan July 24, 2020Young Leaders of Orange County (YLOC) is a group that was established in 2011, comprising mostly high school volunteers who...
Irvine middle schooler takes third at National History Day finale Ian Hanigan June 29, 2020A local student has won third place in the 2020 National History Day competition, which live-streamed this year’s awards ceremony...
OC students selected to exhibit scientific research at international STEM event Ian Hanigan May 19, 2020Four high schoolers from Orange County are showcasing their scientific research and innovations in a virtual exhibit hall during this...
Student filmmakers honored in contest that highlights mental health, suicide prevention Ian Hanigan May 13, 2020Dozens of mental health videos produced by students from Orange County schools have earned regional honors in the Directing Change...
OCDE art contest underscores the importance of census participation — even during a pandemic Ian Hanigan May 12, 2020To drive home the importance of participating in the U.S. Census, the Orange County Department of Education is encouraging students...