Weekly roundup: Spectrum News spotlights Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean, Los Alamitos High student launches program to empower peers, and more Madeline Gray November 15, 2024Dr. Stefan Bean’s journey to serving as the 12th Orange County Superintendent of Schools is likely the sort of storyline...
OCDE teacher celebrated as educator of the year for dedication to Deaf education Vicky Nguyen November 6, 2024A teacher from the Orange County Department of Education’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing program recently received the Educator of...
Orange County teachers honored for their strength and resilience at annual awards gala Madeline Gray November 6, 2024On Friday, 61 exceptional Orange County educators were celebrated for their transformative impact on students both inside and outside of...
Weekly roundup: El Modena High celebrates success of alum Freddie Freeman, San Clemente students pledge to living drug-free, and more Madeline Gray November 1, 2024Before he was named MVP of the 2024 MLB World Series on Wednesday, Freddie Freeman honed his baseball skills as...
Orange County School of the Arts leader receives national award for excellence in arts education Ian Hanigan November 1, 2024The president and CEO of Orange County School of the Arts has earned the highest honor for administrators from the...
Two OC charter schools rank in top 10 of 2025 Niche Best Schools list Vicky Nguyen October 24, 2024Two Orange County campuses have earned national recognition in an annual ranking of charter schools. Niche, a platform that analyzes...
Weekly roundup: NASA ‘Moon Tree’ planted by Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary students, and more Madeline Gray October 18, 2024Orbiting the moon twice and returning to Earth, a giant sequoia sapling has made a permanent landing at Santiago STEAM...
Irvine principal is among nine nationwide to earn award for outstanding leadership Ian Hanigan October 17, 2024The principal of South Lake Middle School in the Irvine Unified School District has been named one of just nine...
OCDE’s Language Services honored with Golden Bell Award Nathaniel Martinez October 11, 2024The California School Boards Association has recognized the Orange County Department of Education’s Language Services unit with the Golden Bell...
OCDE opens nominations to recognize outstanding school counselors Madeline Gray October 10, 2024From providing behavioral supports to offering career guidance, school counselors play an integral role in elevating the growth and success...