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University High’s legal eagles soar to victory in OC Mock Trial, set sights on state finals

Ian Hanigan February 19, 2024

There’s no appealing this courtroom ruling. Showcasing their legal acumen and public speaking skills, students from University High School in...

OC high school students visit booths hosted by arts organizations, higher education institutions and school districts at the Orange County College and Career Pathways in the Arts event on Feb. 9.

Weekly roundup: Local arts educators share career pathways with families, Woodbridge students earn seventh decathlon title, and more

Madeline Gray February 16, 2024

Regional arts leaders representing 28 school districts, arts organizations, colleges and universities came together on Feb. 9 to give high...

2024 Creative Edge Lecture Series distinguished guest Nina Simon (Photo credit: Crystal Birns)

Creative Edge Lecture series will spotlight best-selling author and exhibition designer

Madeline Gray February 15, 2024

Nina Simon, a best-selling author and former museum director, will grace the stage of the Irvine Barclay Theater on March...

47th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival

Orange County Arts and Disability Festival to celebrate artists and performers on April 27

Vicky Nguyen February 13, 2024

The 48th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival is set to make waves at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana...

Vanguard University and OCDE uniting to host Ensure Justice 2024 human trafficking conference

Ian Hanigan February 12, 2024

Vanguard University and the Orange County Department of Education are once again collaborating to present a two-day hybrid conference on...

OC Academic Decathlon: It’s seven championships in eight years for Woodbridge High School

Ian Hanigan February 10, 2024

Woodbridge High School may need to invest in a larger trophy case. On Friday night, the Irvine campus’ academic decathlon...

Weekly roundup: OC schools ring in the Lunar New Year, high schoolers honored in Congressional app contest, and more

Madeline Gray February 9, 2024

With the Year of the Dragon beginning Saturday, Feb. 10, students and school staff throughout Orange County welcomed the holiday...

The Cambodian Center in Santa Ana assisted OCDE in hosting several community engagement sessions where participants shared their hopes for the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum.

OCDE invites community to attend engagement sessions for Southeast Asian Model Curriculum Project

Vicky Nguyen February 9, 2024

Initiated by state legislation, OCDE is currently immersed in an initiative to enhance students’ learning experiences through the development of the Southeast...

Gilbert High School civic engagement project cropped

Gilbert High School students champion civic engagement by securing bus schedule adjustment

Vicky Nguyen February 8, 2024

Students from Gilbert High School achieved a victory in one of their most recent civic engagement efforts in January. Through...

College and Career Ready segment Westminster High School

College and Career Ready: Westminster High trio develop AI-powered robotic service animal

Vicky Nguyen February 7, 2024

Three seniors from the Huntington Beach Union High School District paired ingenuity with limited resources to develop an artificial intelligence-powered...