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Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean meets with students and staff from Los Alamitos Unified School District at the OC Pathways K-16 Collaborative Engagement Exhibition on Dec. 2. (Los Alamitos Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: OCDE hosts 140 community members at K-16 career education exhibition, Fullerton College launches drone technology program, and more

Madeline Gray December 6, 2024

Language services receiving golden bell.

Orange County education programs shine with 12 Golden Bell Awards

Nathaniel Martinez December 6, 2024

group photo of Outstanding STEM educators

OC STEM Initiative honors local educators for excellence in STEM education

Nathaniel Martinez December 5, 2024

2024 Counselor of the Year Brandon Irvine Gernux presents at the 10th OC Counselor Symposium earlier this year.

OCDE recognizes 10 of the top school counselors and counseling advocates in Orange County

Madeline Gray December 4, 2024

Students at Brea Canyon High School collect items from food drive

A glance at some of the Thanksgiving food drives hosted by schools across the county

Nathaniel Martinez December 3, 2024

Alicia Parker, the 2024 OCMAA Award recipient for Elementary Visual Art from the Irvine Unified School District, is pictured with award presenter Victoria Gerard, deputy director of the Laguna Art Museum, during last year’s Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards Ceremony.

Educators and advocates to be honored at 2025 Orange County Music and Arts Administrator Awards

Vicky Nguyen December 2, 2024

Teachers and administrators who empower students to be creative and work toward unlocking their potential through arts education will be...

High school students in red T-shirts sitting on stone steps, engaged in conversation during a leadership program event, with trees in the background

Bank of America’s Student Leaders program now accepting applications

Ian Hanigan November 27, 2024

Summer may feel like a long ways away, but now is the time for Orange County high school students to...

WATCH: Dr. Bean shares what he’s thankful for this holiday season

Ian Hanigan November 26, 2024

Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean shared his thoughts on gratitude in a holiday message to OCDE staff and the community on Tuesday. In a brief video, Dr. Bean expressed his appreciation for local educators, support staff, families and the...

A 2024 Orange High School graduate holds up her diploma at graduation. (Orange Unified School District)

OC graduation rates, chronic absenteeism trends show positive momentum

Ian Hanigan November 25, 2024

Last week, state education officials rolled out the 2024 California School Dashboard, featuring color-coded gauges and other visuals to show...

Weekly roundup: 20 Orange County school districts named to 2024 Honor Roll, Gilbert High School celebrates peace through art, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 22, 2024

Twenty school districts in Orange County have earned a spot on the 2024 Honor Roll — a prestigious list released...

Students interact with an industry professional at a Future Leaders Conference exhibit, featuring a keyboard, microphone, and other tools for hands-on learning and career exploration.

WATCH: Future Leaders Conference inspires OC students with AI innovation and career workshops

Ian Hanigan November 21, 2024

Hundreds of students gathered at the JW Marriott in Anaheim on Wednesday for the Future Leaders Conference, an event designed to help young participants explore career opportunities, build essential skills and connect with industry professionals. Previously known as the Student...

How did your school perform? State unveils updated California School Dashboard

Ian Hanigan November 21, 2024

The 2024 California School Dashboard is up and running, offering both big-picture and detailed views of how public schools and...

Parenting OC 2024 Top Teacher Elizabeth Ellison of Fisler School in Fullerton School District

Nominations open for Parenting OC School Heroes of Orange County recognition

Madeline Gray November 20, 2024

Do you know a teacher or school employee who has made an invaluable impact on the lives of Orange County...

Nearly 500 people gathered in Long Beach on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 for the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum Conference, which included a session where survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime shared firsthand accounts.

Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum Conference highlights history and resilience

Vicky Nguyen November 19, 2024

Nearly 500 teachers, educational leaders and community members gathered in Long Beach on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 for a two-day conference introducing the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum. Hosted by the Orange County Department of Education, the event highlighted...

Orange County elementary and middle schools featured in U.S. News & World Report ranking

Ian Hanigan November 18, 2024

Elementary and middle schools across Orange County have earned spots on U.S. News & World Report’s latest rundown of quality...