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.
Students from Nicolas Jr. High’s Construction Academy helped unveil the Fullerton School District’s third Tiny Home Project on May 22, marking a years-long effort to support families experiencing homelessness while preparing students for careers in the skilled trades. Built by...
Quick look: OCDE and Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute on Disability are partnering to strengthen inclusive leadership practices for current...
Emergency crews have been working to stabilize a compromised storage tank containing methyl methacrylate at a Garden Grove aerospace facility after an incident that prompted widespread evacuations, school closures and a state of emergency declaration. Below is our running digest,...
Sunburst Youth Academy paraeducator Raelene Velasquez was recognized in Sacramento on May 20 as one of California’s 2026 Classified School Employees of the Year and as the state’s nominee for the national RISE Award.
Quick look: Twenty-one young local historians are headed to nationals next month after a standout performance at the National History Day-California contest, earning 15 championship titles. Orange County students once again emerged among California’s top young historians, earning a state-leading...
