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That’s a wrap: A look back at the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2024

Ian Hanigan December 26, 2024

From welcoming new leadership and integrating artificial intelligence to honoring outstanding educators and celebrating five decades of environmental education, 2024...

5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward

Stefan Bean December 11, 2024

The holiday season is a natural time for reflection. For organizations like ours, it’s a chance to assess progress, refine...

Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean meets with students and staff from Los Alamitos Unified School District at the OC Pathways K-16 Collaborative Engagement Exhibition on Dec. 2. (Los Alamitos Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: OCDE hosts 140 community members at K-16 career education exhibition, Fullerton College launches drone technology program, and more

Madeline Gray December 6, 2024

More than 140 community members, educators and students gathered on Tuesday, Dec. 2 for the K-16 Collaborative Engagement Exhibition. Hosted...

Language services receiving golden bell.

Orange County education programs shine with 12 Golden Bell Awards

Nathaniel Martinez December 6, 2024

The California School Boards Association has awarded the Orange County Department of Education and 11 local school districts with Golden...

Language professionals gather at the 2024 Interpreters and Translators Conference from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5.

OCDE conference helps language professionals bridge gaps in school communities

Madeline Gray October 16, 2024

The work of interpreters and translators is vital to the success of Orange County’s multilingual learners, with 77 percent of...

OCDE’s Language Services honored with Golden Bell Award

Nathaniel Martinez October 11, 2024

The California School Boards Association has recognized the Orange County Department of Education’s Language Services unit with the Golden Bell...

Orange County students exceed state, regional counterparts in key assessments

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2024

Orange County students have once again outpaced their peers on state assessments, surpassing California’s averages in English, math and science....

Dr. Bean speaking at International Translation Day

OCDE celebrates International Translation Day with language professionals

Nathaniel Martinez October 1, 2024

Around 100 language professionals from inside and outside Orange County gathered on Monday at the OCDE-hosted International Translation Day celebration,...

OCDE seeks community feedback through annual Educational Partner Survey

Ian Hanigan September 12, 2024

The Orange County Department of Education is inviting local educators, students, parents and other community members to participate in its...

Language professionals gather at the Interpreters and Translators Conference hosted by OCDE last year.

OCDE will honor language professionals on International Translation Day

Madeline Gray August 21, 2024

On Sept. 30, language professionals will gather internationally to recognize the work of those who translate text and interpret speech...

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