Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa students place second at national engineering competition; Newport-Mesa USD appoints a new interim superintendent; and more Nichole Pichardo June 25, 2021The Math Engineering Science Achievement — better known as MESA — team from Costa Mesa Middle and High School recently...
Voices United: Tustin Unified fifth-grade honor choir celebrates resilience during a challenging year Nichole Pichardo June 17, 2021 While looking back at graduations, celebrations and promotions from across the county, OCDE Newsroom staff recently came across a...
In the news: Harvard-bound student credits success to Garden Grove superintendent’s mentor program Nichole Pichardo June 14, 2021A Spectrum News 1 crew recently highlighted the inspiring story of a Garden Grove student’s journey to Harvard University and...
Weekly roundup: Two OC students win top honors at Congressional Art Competition; Corona del Mar senior writes book on global water crisis; and more Nichole Pichardo June 11, 2021Two Orange County students recently received top honors in the annual Congressional Art Competition. Senior Raymond Tran-Nguyen of Costa Mesa...
A six-year promise between Irvine students and a Seattle-based CEO turns into nearly $50,000 in college scholarships Nichole Pichardo June 10, 2021In 2015, sixth-grade Woodbury Elementary School teacher Hilary Dimitruk (now Hilary Gray) saw a story on the news about a...
Weekly roundup: Estancia High engineering students take top honors at local competition; governor’s budget proposes significant funding for education; and more Nichole Pichardo May 14, 2021Engineering students from Estancia High School in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District recently landed a first-place team win at the...
Weekly roundup: Artists of the Year announced, OC student accepted to 16 elite colleges, and more Ian Hanigan May 7, 2021The Orange County Register announced its 2021 Artists of the Year in seven visual and performing arts categories. Announced May...
Weekly roundup: Artist of the Year semifinalists announced, teacher scores on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and more Ian Hanigan April 30, 2021In partnership with OCDE, the Orange County Register has announced 105 semifinalists in its annual Artist of the Year program....
Weekly roundup: Irvine USD teen turns leftover bagels into successful food waste initiative; federal free meal program extension; and more Nichole Pichardo April 23, 2021A student at Northwood High School in the Irvine Unified School District is helping to fight food waste and hunger,...
Weekly roundup: Five OC districts awarded for music education programs; Anaheim Elementary students return to campus; and more Nichole Pichardo April 9, 2021Five Orange County school districts this week were named among the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM...