OCDE seeks community feedback through annual Educational Partner Survey Ian Hanigan September 12, 2024The Orange County Department of Education is inviting local educators, students, parents and other community members to participate in its...
STEAM reading challenge for students prepares to launch this fall Madeline Gray August 28, 2024In November, Orange County students from transitional kindergarten to 12th grade will be invited to take their love of books...
Inside the Outdoors marks 50 years of inspiring environmental stewardship in Orange County Vicky Nguyen August 27, 2024For half a century, Inside the Outdoors has been at the forefront of environmental education in Orange County, fostering a...
Dr. Bean: Emotional intelligence + community collaboration = leading with heart Stefan Bean August 21, 2024Throughout my career, two principles have emerged as essential to effective leadership in education: emotional intelligence and actively involving key...
OC Civic Learning Institute to empower educators with tools for fostering civic engagement in students Vicky Nguyen August 15, 2024Imagine a classroom where young voices are not just heard but empowered — where students discover the strength of their...
Rooted in family: The story of Julian’s multicolored pumpkins Nathaniel Martinez August 14, 2024When Carver Elementary kindergartener Julian Escalera was asked to bring a pumpkin to school last Halloween, he was a bit...
Back to school: Here’s a list of the 2024-25 start dates in Orange County Madeline Gray August 12, 2024With backpacks packed and colorful writing supplies in tow, Orange County students are getting ready to return to another year...
What families should know about the state’s Universal PreKindergarten program Madeline Gray August 6, 2024Ensuring that all early learners in California have access to a quality education has become a top priority through the...
Q&A: Dr. Stefan Bean talks about overcoming adversity, his path to county superintendent and his vision for OC schools Ian Hanigan July 22, 2024Dr. Stefan Bean’s journey to becoming Orange County’s superintendent of schools reads like a movie script, a cinematic tale of...
WATCH: Educators converge in Anaheim for conference that aims to promote excellence for all learners Ian Hanigan July 17, 2024This week, the Anaheim Convention Center has become a hub for educational innovation, hosting more than 3,000 educators for the...
