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WATCH: OC Superintendent reflects on family and community in holiday message

Nathaniel Martinez December 18, 2024

In a special holiday video message, Dr. Stefan Bean, superintendent of schools for Orange County, reflected on the importance of...

Alumni return to University High’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program to share career journeys

Nathaniel Martinez December 12, 2024

For some students, including those with disabilities, a bright future can often feel difficult to imagine. That’s why the Connections...

Language services receiving golden bell.

Orange County education programs shine with 12 Golden Bell Awards

Nathaniel Martinez December 6, 2024

The California School Boards Association has awarded the Orange County Department of Education and 11 local school districts with Golden...

group photo of Outstanding STEM educators

OC STEM Initiative honors local educators for excellence in STEM education

Nathaniel Martinez December 5, 2024

The OC STEM Initiative, a longtime partner of OCDE, recently recognized 12 educators through its Cox Communications-sponsored Outstanding STEM Educators...

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

Schools throughout Orange County once again hosted food drives to give back to their communities, collecting a variety of items...

Dr. Bean named to Orange County Business Counsel board of directors.

Orange County Superintendent named to Orange County Business Council board of directors

Nathaniel Martinez November 13, 2024

The Orange County Business Council (OCBC) recently announced that Dr. Stefan Bean, Orange County superintendent of schools, has been named...

WATCH: Esports x TUPE host 3rd annual esports tournament at Beatty Middle School

Nathaniel Martinez October 30, 2024

For two periods, students at Beatty Middle School in Buena Park took a welcome break from their school day to...

OCDE’s Language Services honored with Golden Bell Award

Nathaniel Martinez October 11, 2024

The California School Boards Association has recognized the Orange County Department of Education’s Language Services unit with the Golden Bell...

Dr. Bean speaking at International Translation Day

OCDE celebrates International Translation Day with language professionals

Nathaniel Martinez October 1, 2024

Around 100 language professionals from inside and outside Orange County gathered on Monday at the OCDE-hosted International Translation Day celebration,...

OCDE to host leadership development conference

Nathaniel Martinez September 30, 2024

In an effort to empower school leaders to lead with purpose and overcome self-doubt, OCDE is set to host the Dare...

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