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...
Registration is now open for Inside the Outdoors Virtual Summer Camp Nichole Pichardo June 7, 2021For the second consecutive year, OCDE’s environmental education program — better known as Inside the Outdoors — will offer a...
Students virtually showcase STEM-based innovations at seventh annual ocMaker Challenge Nichole Pichardo May 21, 2021More than 150 students from across Orange County have virtually exhibited over 60 STEM-based designs demonstrating creativity and ingenuity at...
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: 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,...
Orange County students take home top honors at annual science and engineering fair Nichole Pichardo April 20, 2021Although the typical days of halls packed with students, spectators and judges are still on hiatus, that didn’t stop over...
Six tips for kindergarten readiness Nichole Pichardo April 12, 2021While the second week in April is dedicated nationally to celebrating the Week of the Young Child, OCDE’s Early Learning...
