Governor’s budget proposal increases education funding while warning of long-term fiscal pressures

Ian Hanigan January 12, 2026

Quick look: The Governor’s budget proposal for 2026-27 seeks an increase in education funding based on higher-than-anticipated state revenue. At...

Weekly roundup: Laguna Beach High students cultivate sustainability with new edible garden, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 9, 2026

Laguna Beach High School students are taking a hands-on approach to sustainability with the opening of a new edible garden...

Inside the Outdoors’ annual MLK Jr. Day of Service returns Jan. 24

Vicky Nguyen January 7, 2026

The Orange County Department of Education’s environmental education program, Inside the Outdoors, is inviting students, families and community members to...

Academic event season is coming up. Here are some key dates for 2026.

Vicky Nguyen January 6, 2026

From 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, 2026

In the weeks leading up to winter break, students and school communities across Orange County organized food drives, service projects...

First-of-its-kind WellSpace opens for younger learners at Arovista Elementary

Madeline Gray December 30, 2025

Quick look: OCDE and Rady Children’s Health partnered to open one of the county’s first elementary WellSpaces at Arovista Elementary...

OCDE’s 5-3-1 Strategic Plan lays the groundwork for 2026

Ian Hanigan December 29, 2025

Quick 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, 2025

This 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, 2025

Over the past year, the OCDE Newsroom shared stories of recognition, remembrance and forward momentum across Orange County’s education community....

Not just a green button: An inside look at OCDE’s Print Shop

Nathaniel Martinez December 22, 2025

In our latest multimedia story, we take a closer look at the Orange County Department of Education’s Print Shop —...