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.
Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s largest drug prevention campaign, began as a tribute to DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. His story sparked a movement that continues to inspire students and communities to live healthy, drug-free lives.
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.
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.
