Foundation created by SchoolsFirst and OCDE announces $280,000 in teacher grants Ian Hanigan February 10, 2026A nonprofit founded by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education recently announced the distribution of...
OC education and community leaders invited to March 13 State of Education Ian Hanigan February 4, 2026Education and community leaders from across the county are invited to gather March 13 for the Orange County State of...
School Counselors and Advocates of the Year to be honored at the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium Nathaniel Martinez January 22, 2026Quick look: OCDE will honor outstanding school counselors at the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium. The event will also offer...
REGISTER NOW: OC Pathways Showcase returns to unite industry leaders with future workforce Madeline Gray January 14, 2026Quick look: Orange County students and families are invited to explore future career opportunities at the OC Pathways Showcase on...
Governor’s budget proposal increases education funding while warning of long-term fiscal pressures Ian Hanigan January 12, 2026Quick look: The Governor’s budget proposal for 2026-27 seeks an increase in education funding based on higher-than-anticipated state revenue. At...
Academic event season is coming up. Here are some key dates for 2026. Vicky Nguyen January 6, 2026From spelling bees to STEM challenges, a new season of academic competitions is approaching across Orange County, bringing opportunities for...
Orange County students show generosity ahead of winter break Vicky Nguyen January 5, 2026In the weeks leading up to winter break, students and school communities across Orange County organized food drives, service projects...
OCDE’s 5-3-1 Strategic Plan lays the groundwork for 2026 Ian Hanigan December 29, 2025Quick look: OCDE’s 5-3-1 Strategic Plan guided the department’s work in 2025, its first full year of full implementation. In...
REGISTER NOW: Project GLAD® Spring Institute 2026 to bolster language and literacy instruction Nathaniel Martinez December 23, 2025This spring, the Orange County Department of Education will bring educators together for a professional learning experience focused on strengthening...
Let’s look back at some of the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2025 Ian Hanigan December 23, 2025Over the past year, the OCDE Newsroom shared stories of recognition, remembrance and forward momentum across Orange County’s education community....
