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Students from Newport Heights Elementary recently took the stage at Newport Harbor High to share original presentations on climate change, well-being, leadership and more during a TED-Ed Showcase. 🎤 newsroom.ocde.us/weekly-roundup…

Sunburst Youth Academy celebrated 171 Class 35 cadets Friday in Los Alamitos. Among them, 15 earned high school diplomas after completing the 5.5-month program focused on growth, discipline and a fresh start. newsroom.ocde.us/sunburst-youth…

Students at Hermosa Drive Elementary in the Fullerton S.D. teamed up with artist Carla Roque to paint a vibrant new mural celebrating kindness, community and student voice. 🎨 newsroom.ocde.us/hermosa-drive-…

Sunburst Youth Academy cadets were recently surprised with a field trip to Disneyland, where they toured behind the scenes with a Disney Imagineer and explored how science and technology power the park’s attractions. 🎢 newsroom.ocde.us/sunburst-cadet…

Dr. Lorraine M. Perez has been appointed superintendent of the Santa Ana USD, effective July 1. She brings more than 20 years of experience in public education, including the past five as SAUSD’s deputy superintendent of educational services. newsroom.ocde.us/dr-lorraine-m-…

Orange County students made history at the 2025 National History Day finals, earning four national medals, three finalist honors and one special award. Their achievements helped California top the state medal count for the second year in a row.🏅📜 newsroom.ocde.us/oc-student-his…

California’s new state budget for 2025-26 largely preserves funding for schools and invests in programs that support student learning, teacher training and expanded services — even as the state faces a tighter financial outlook. newsroom.ocde.us/state-budget-p…

Brea Olinda High School students will soon be able to take their education to new heights through an expanded dual enrollment partnership with Fullerton College that offers a professional drone piloting certificate beginning in fall 2025. newsroom.ocde.us/brea-olinda-hi…

A longtime OC event focused on student safety and strong school communities is going national — with a new name. The National Safe Schools Conference returns July 9-11, drawing more than 500 participants from over 20 states. newsroom.ocde.us/new-name-same-…

Ocean View High graduate Zack Wojtaszek will study mechanical engineering and compete in football and track and field at Rose-Hulman, the nation’s top-ranked undergraduate engineering school. newsroom.ocde.us/weekly-roundup…

The Orange County Department of Education will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July. This federal holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Have a safe and meaningful celebration.

OCDE is hiring a director of safety and emergency preparedness. This leadership role is responsible for developing and managing programs that support the safety and well-being of OCDE staff, students and educational partners. 🔗 Apply at edjoin.org/ocde.

Educators from across Orange County are invited to attend the Write to Joy: K-12 Writing Conference, a daylong professional learning event focused on strengthening writing instruction and inspiring a deeper appreciation for literacy. newsroom.ocde.us/ocde-to-host-w…

OCDE will host a free two-day conference this fall to support K-12 educators in teaching about the history, cultures and experiences of Vietnamese Americans. newsroom.ocde.us/educators-invi…

After months of studying U.S. government and history, Garden Grove eighth-grader Arlo Fravien won California's National Civics Bee competition and will soon head to Washington, D.C. to compete for the national title — and a $100,000 scholarship. 🏛 newsroom.ocde.us/weekly-roundup…

Twelve Orange County students earned an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena after exceeding reading goals in the annual STEAM Race to Space Reading Challenge. 🚀 newsroom.ocde.us/orange-county-…

Students in OCDE’s DHH Adult Transition Program are building a tiny home for a family in need — and gaining real-world construction skills along the way. newsroom.ocde.us/students-from-…

Now on display at the Bowers Museum through Friday, July 18, the Arts on the Move community exhibit showcases expressive artwork by student artists with disabilities from local school districts and OCDE's Connections program. 🎨 newsroom.ocde.us/arts-on-the-mo…

Valencia High School student Irene Pan has been named one of just two students to represent California at the 2025 National Youth Science Camp, a residential STEAM program held each summer in the mountains of West Virginia. newsroom.ocde.us/weekly-roundup…

OCDE has formed a newly aligned division that unites its alternative education programs with an array of support services, including mental health, wellness and wraparound supports. newsroom.ocde.us/ocde-forms-new…