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Teachers at Los Alamitos Elementary School sport their custom “six seven” shirts — many of them hand-designed — to celebrate the 67th day of the school year with students.

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos Elementary teachers surprise students with ‘six seven’ spirit day, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 21, 2025

Dr. Stefan Bean is onstage holding a microphone as three event hosts stand and applaud behind him during the OC Influencers for Good Celebration; a screen beside the stage displays his name and award.

County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean named 2025 Community Pillar of Influence for Education

Ian Hanigan November 21, 2025

Award recipients, representatives from Cox Communications, local elected officials’ offices, Dr. Bean and OCDE staff gather for a group photo following the ceremony.

Outstanding STEM Educator Awards celebrate innovation and leadership in OC schools

Vicky Nguyen November 20, 2025

A student in a Lakers jersey stands beside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. Stefan Bean

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar helps launch Skyhook Foundation partnership with OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors

Ian Hanigan November 19, 2025

Orange County leads state in students earning the State Seal of Civic Engagement

Vicky Nguyen November 18, 2025

Introducing the Orange County Schools Bright Futures Foundation: New nonprofit to bolster support for students

Ian Hanigan November 18, 2025

Quick look: An independent foundation has launched to help expand educational opportunities for students across the county. The Orange County...

Westminster School District officials including Superintendent Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen and Johnson Middle School Principal Daniel Owens cut the ribbon on the opening of the Helping Hands Food Pantry. (Courtesy of Westminster School District)

Weekly roundup: Westminster food pantry offers helping hand to families, Los Alamitos cheer to represent US at finals, and more

Madeline Gray November 14, 2025

As the holiday season approaches and families feel the strain of rising food costs, the Westminster School District has expanded...

State releases updated California School Dashboard and new data showing student progress

Ian Hanigan November 13, 2025

Quick look: The state has released the 2025 California School Dashboard and new data showing steady gains in graduation rates and attendance. The dashboard uses color-coded visuals to help families and educators track progress and identify areas for improvement at...

With support from OCDE and Butte County, a familiar framework is helping L.A. County schools recover from last year’s wildfires

Ian Hanigan November 12, 2025

Quick look: OCDE and the Butte County Office of Education are partnering through California’s Multi-Tiered System of Support framework to...

A high school student wearing headphones and holding an acoustic guitar sits at a microphone in a recording studio during the Fender Play songwriting workshop.

USA 250-OC songwriting competition adds new partners, $500 cash prizes for winners

Vicky Nguyen November 12, 2025

Quick look: Orange County high school students can submit original songs for the USA 250-OC Theme Song Competition, with top...

How the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act shaped inclusive education over 50 years

Madeline Gray November 10, 2025

Quick look: Passed in 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guaranteed that every child with a disability has the right to a free and appropriate public education — transforming how schools support students and forming special education for generations....

Brea Olinda High School’s Masquerade show choir performs on stage under colorful lighting during the 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year gala at the Disneyland Hotel, with guests seated at round tables throughout the ballroom.

WATCH: Orange County’s top teachers celebrated in style at Disneyland Hotel

Ian Hanigan November 8, 2025

Quick look: The 2026 Teachers of the Year gala celebrated 62 outstanding educators at the Disneyland Hotel. Hosted by OCDE...

New reading buddies hold “See Marcus Grow” by Marcus Bridgewater.

Weekly roundup: PYLUSD students turn the page on reading and connection, Anaheim Elementary schools unveil book vending machines, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 7, 2025

Students at Ruby Drive Elementary and Kraemer Middle School are proving that some of the best stories happen off the...

Students from Oxford Academy visit Johnson & Johnson as part of Anaheim Union High School District’s AIME program, which provides career mentoring and internship opportunities for students.

OC elementary and middle schools recognized among top campuses in U.S. News rankings

Vicky Nguyen November 6, 2025

Elementary and middle schools across Orange County have again earned top placements in U.S. News & World Reports’ latest analysis of quality campuses statewide.

Dr. Stefan Bean addresses an audience from the stage at the Small-Scale Housing Summit in Santa Ana.

Dr. Bean joins county supervisor for Small-Scale Housing Summit

Ian Hanigan November 5, 2025

County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean joined Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento and local leaders on Wednesday for the Small-Scale Housing...