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.
On the latest episode of FutureCurrent, OCDE senior advisor of district relations and former Irvine Unified Superintendent Terry Walker discusses the adaptability quotient and the lessons it can teach individuals and leaders about embracing change for long-term success.
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.
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.
For Orange County School of the Arts senior Julian Maya, storytelling is a way to keep family memories and traditions alive.
Now, he’s creating opportunities for other young film students to do the same. Through the Rooted Film Festival, Julian hopes to bring students together to explore their identities and share personal experiences through filmmaking.
