The second annual State of the Student Forum brought together education and community leaders from across Orange County to explore findings from the latest State of the Student report, examining trends in student achievement, well-being and school climate and discussing how those insights can help support students and families.
Education, business and civic leaders will convene June 11 for The Power of Civic Literacy panel discussion hosted by OC Forum, featuring Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, California National Civics Bee champion Arlo Fravien and other county officials.
California's May Revision brought good news for schools, with higher revenues boosting education funding and proposed investments in special education. At the same time, OCDE leaders cautioned that enrollment declines and long-term fiscal uncertainty will require continued planning in the years ahead.
Sixty-eight AVID 8th Grade Standouts representing schools across 15 Orange County districts were recognized May 13 at Angel Stadium. Eight students were also named 2026 Angels Scholars, earning $10,000 college scholarships through the Angels Baseball Foundation.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May Revision proposal includes a one-time $50 million investment to continue support for California’s Multi-Tiered System of Support framework. Led in part by OCDE, the statewide approach helps schools better coordinate academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health supports for students.
