Trabuco Hills High School recently opened Monty and Millie's Exchange, an on-campus thrift store designed and operated by students. The store teaches retail and customer services skills while giving students a unique shopping experience.
OCDE is launching the Innovation Funding Initiative to invest in bold ideas from Orange County school districts that address unmet needs and strengthen student outcomes. Districts may apply beginning Dec. 3 for awards of up to $525,000 to support three-year projects, with the first grantees expected to be announced in early 2026.
At the 2025 California MTSS Professional Learning Institute in Anaheim, four educators led personal TED-style talks that showcased how the MTSS framework can rebuild trust, strengthen family‑school partnerships and transform schools — sharing their educational experiences with over 2,400 attendees.
After 11 years as superintendent of the Anaheim Union High School District, Michael Matsuda has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, 2025. An internal search for his successor will continue through July 28.
Through a partnership with Cargo2Casa, a nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable housing for those in need, OCDE students are gaining valuable hands-on construction experience while giving back to their community.
