The California School Boards Association honored Suzie R. Swartz as its 2025 Board Member of the Year, recognizing her 25 years of service and leadership on behalf of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
OCDE expects to meet all financial obligations for the next three years, even as statewide economic pressures and declining enrollment continue to shape long-term budget planning.
Quick look: Schools across Orange County organized Thanksgiving food drives and donation efforts to provide meals, essentials and cheer to local families just ahead of the holidays. As many reflect on the meals they shared with loved ones this Thanksgiving,...
OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative launches today, inviting districts to apply for up to $525,000 to bring innovative, student-centered ideas to life. Applications are open through Jan. 30, 2026.
Quick look: Students in Estancia High’s Building Industry Technology Academy redesigned and rebuilt aging Snoopy House decorations as part of a real-world learning project. Their work will be featured when the display lights up at Costa Mesa City Hall on...
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joined students at Thomas Edison Elementary to launch a new outdoor STEM partnership between his Skyhook Foundation and OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors. The celebration included 3,000 donated Adidas shoes and backpacks for Anaheim students.
