OCDE PAL team honors five campuses, two advisors for building positive school environments Vicky Nguyen May 20, 2025Quick look: Five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and two advisors were honored by the Orange County Department of...
Get to know the 2025 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year Vicky Nguyen May 19, 2025Quick look: Nine outstanding classified employees from Orange County school districts have been recognized for their dedication and service, with...
Future of California’s ethnic studies requirement remains uncertain following May budget revision Ian Hanigan May 19, 2025Quick look: California’s plan to make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement may be on hold — at least...
Weekly roundup: Los Angeles Angels bring star power to College Park Elementary, ten school districts named best in music education, and more Madeline Gray May 16, 2025College Park Elementary in Costa Mesa was buzzing with excitement last Friday as students and staff rolled out a warm...
‘A time to reflect, to honor’: Students participate in Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest Ian Hanigan May 8, 2025Quick look: OCDE student Rebecca Page earned top honors in the Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest,...
Dr. Bean: Celebrating Orange County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year Stefan Bean May 6, 2025Most of us can point to a teacher who changed our lives — someone who saw us clearly and believed...
OC Supervisor Nguyen, County Superintendent Bean to host student career exploration event on May 22 Ian Hanigan May 5, 2025Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen and County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean are teaming up to present a special...
OCDE announces 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year with surprise visits Staff reports May 1, 2025Six outstanding educators received the surprise of a lifetime Wednesday as they were named 2026 Orange County Teachers of the...
2025 AP in the OC Summer Institute opens for teacher registration Vicky Nguyen April 23, 2025The Orange County Department of Education is inviting Advanced Placement educators to participate in the 2025 AP in the OC...
Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High School emergency response pathway named national program of excellence, and more Madeline Gray April 18, 2025Every school day, students in Los Alamitos High School’s emergency response pathway are gaining hands-on experience — responding to mock...
