OCDE's third annual Student AI Convening on Nov. 6 will bring together middle and high school students from across Orange County to explore artificial intelligence through student-led workshops, demonstrations and discussions about responsible technology use.
Four schools named 2026-27 Orange County Impact Schools for practices supporting family partnerships, student leadership, literacy and multilingual learning. County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean and OCDE staff visited each campus on Oct. 29 to celebrate the school communities and highlight approaches that educators can learn from across the county.
Five Huntington Beach Union High School District employees, including the superintendent and Nutrition Services staff, are featured in a Got Milk? campaign displayed at local bus stops. The effort celebrates the people behind the school meals while promoting milk and nutrition education.
The Orange County Department of Education will host its fourth annual College and Career Pathways in the Arts event Jan. 14 at Irvine Valley College, connecting high school students with colleges, universities and employers to explore opportunities in the arts, including arts education, design, performance and technical production.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings, with 29 Orange County campuses earning 31 placements among California’s top 100. The latest rankings reflect student achievement in math and reading, along with socioeconomic factors.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer joins County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean on the latest episode of FutureCurrent to discuss e-bike safety, hate incidents, gang prevention and how schools and community agencies can work together to support young people.
Students in Hicks Canyon Elementary School’s Mandarin Immersion Program recently celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival, learning about Chinese traditions through stories,...
Wendy Saldivar of Loara Elementary School in Anaheim has been named one of five 2027 California Teachers of the Year. Fellow Orange County educator Brittany Walters of Dr. Peter Marshall Elementary School was also recognized as a state finalist.
Saddleback High School is one of 10 Orange County public schools originally selected for a $10,000 Future Innovators Initiative grant from Hyundai. The school plans to use the funding to help develop a half-acre learning farm focused on science, sustainability and agriculture.
