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Megan Arthurton of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District stands with her award after receiving the Irene Schoepfle Lifetime Achievement Award for Music at the 2026 OCMAA Awards.

Spotlight shines on arts educators, advocates at 2026 OCMAA Awards

Vicky Nguyen March 12, 2026
Students give a presentation on the ethics of AI at last year's Student and Community Voice AI Summit.

Students, educators to share real-world AI classroom experiences at Student and Community Voice AI Summit

Nathaniel Martinez March 12, 2026
A photo from 1893 showing students at Garden Grove School

OCDE’s origin story dates back to this day in 1889

Ian Hanigan March 11, 2026
A California Distinguished School logo

More than 40 Orange County schools named 2026 California Distinguished Schools

Vicky Nguyen March 10, 2026

OCDE announces six Orange County districts as Innovation Funding Initiative awardees

Ian Hanigan March 9, 2026
Six students wearing red StellarXplorers shirts stand together for a team photo.

Fullerton students blast into national finals of StellarXplorers space competition

Ian Hanigan March 6, 2026
Six juniors from Fullerton Union High School have advanced to the national finals of the StellarXplorers space systems competition after finishing among the top 10 teams out of 388 nationwide. The team will travel to Denver in April to compete for the national championship.
Huntington Beach Fire Department personnel read aloud in a classroom during Read Across America at Peterson Elementary School.

Weekly roundup: Peterson Elementary hosts ninth annual Read Across America event, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 6, 2026
Classrooms at Peterson Elementary School were filled with guest readers Friday as Huntington Beach city leaders, public safety personnel and...
Students gather in the quad at McPherson Magnet School on March 3 as Orange Unified School District and campus administrators surprise custodian Guillermo “Memo” Gutierrez after he is named the 2026 Orange County Classified School Employee of the Year in Custodial and Maintenance Services. His family stands behind him during the recognition.

These are the 2026 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Vicky Nguyen March 6, 2026
Quick look: Nine outstanding school employees from throughout the county have been named the 2026 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year. Representing nine distinct service categories, the honorees will be celebrated during Classified School Employee Week and are...
University High school's DHH academic bowl team

Academic competition teams from OCDE’s DHH Connections programs advance to national rounds

Nathaniel Martinez March 5, 2026
Academic competition season began early February, and for the deaf and hard of hearing teams at University High School and...
High school students return surveys at a registration table during the Law Day Conference at Chapman University while a volunteer assists them.

Orange County students tackle real-world legal questions at Law Day conference

Ian Hanigan March 4, 2026
Quick look: Through workshops with judges and attorneys, local students explored real-world legal issues and potential careers in law at...
OCDE Executive Director Kathy Boyd and Administrator Kim Goodwin pose with the OC Pathways student ambassadors at the 12th annual OC Pathways Showcase at the OC Fairgrounds.

OC Pathways Showcase spotlights student innovation and regional partnerships

Madeline Gray March 4, 2026
Quick look: Students demonstrated automotive, medical, engineering and other career skills at the 12th annual OC Pathways Showcase, an event that brought together more than 1,200 attendees to celebrate the region’s growing network of career pathways opportunities. More than 1,200...
OCDE signage

OCDE to host April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach police captain

Ian Hanigan March 4, 2026
Quick look: OCDE will host a free April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach Police...
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean on the FutureCurrent podcast set alongside educator Lainie Rowell and OCDE Associate Superintendent Dr. Sandra Lee.

FutureCurrent: OCDE Associate Superintendent Dr. Sandra Lee on literacy, urgency and building a love of reading

Ian Hanigan March 3, 2026
On the latest episode of FutureCurrent, Dr. Sandra Lee outlines why early literacy matters and what schools are doing to strengthen student outcomes. The episode also offers practical, everyday strategies families can use to help children grow as confident readers.
Cypress School District offices

After 11 years in Cypress, Superintendent Anne Silavs announces retirement

Ian Hanigan March 2, 2026
After more than a decade leading the Cypress School District, Anne Silavs has announced she will retire as superintendent on July 1, capping a 35-year career in public education. “It has been an honor to serve the children and families...
OCDE Orange County Schools Career Fair

OCDE Career Fair to connect job seekers with hiring school districts across Orange County

Vicky Nguyen March 2, 2026
Quick look: The 2026 OCDE Career Fair will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the...
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