What the governor’s latest spending plan means for OC schools and communities Ian Hanigan January 14, 2025California began 2025 in a stronger fiscal position than it has in recent years, but challenges remain for school districts...
OCDE and OC Social Services Agency transform wellness space for vulnerable youth Madeline Gray January 3, 2025Children arriving at the Orangewood Children and Family Center often face significant challenges, having been removed from their homes due...
That’s a wrap: A look back at the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2024 Ian Hanigan December 26, 2024From welcoming new leadership and integrating artificial intelligence to honoring outstanding educators and celebrating five decades of environmental education, 2024...
Weekly roundup: Edison High football named first-time state champs, Anaheim students receive new bikes and toys, and more Madeline Gray December 20, 2024Just before heading into winter recess, the Edison High School football team made history by claiming the program’s first-ever state...
WATCH: OC Superintendent reflects on family and community in holiday message Nathaniel Martinez December 18, 2024In a special holiday video message, Dr. Stefan Bean, superintendent of schools for Orange County, reflected on the importance of...
Christmas comes early for nearly 400 Garden Grove kindergartners at Pacifica High’s Adopt-A-Child event Ian Hanigan December 12, 2024It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas for nearly 400 kindergartners in the Garden Grove Unified School District,...
5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward Stefan Bean December 11, 2024The holiday season is a natural time for reflection. For organizations like ours, it’s a chance to assess progress, refine...
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, 2024More than 140 community members, educators and students gathered on Tuesday, Dec. 2 for the K-16 Collaborative Engagement Exhibition. Hosted...
WATCH: Dr. Bean shares what he’s thankful for this holiday season Ian Hanigan November 26, 2024Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean shared his thoughts on gratitude in a holiday message to OCDE staff and the...
How did your school perform? State unveils updated California School Dashboard Ian Hanigan November 21, 2024The 2024 California School Dashboard is up and running, offering both big-picture and detailed views of how public schools and...
