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Wendy Saldivar poses with Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean after receiving her 2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year award during a surprise classroom visit in April.

Loara Elementary teacher named one of five 2027 California Teachers of the Year

Vicky Nguyen October 8, 2026

Four education leaders pose at the Fullerton School District Board of Education meeting on July 27, 2026, holding a large ceremonial $525,000 check from OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative.

OCDE opens second round of Innovation Funding Initiative, offering up to $525,000 per project

Ian Hanigan October 7, 2026

From left, Lynne Pentecost, CEO of Schoolhaus Advisors Inc.; Sara Ludovise and Yarib Dheming of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors; Orange County Board of Education Trustee Mari Barke; Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean; board Clerk Dr. Ken Williams; board President Tim Shaw; Inside the Outdoors Operations Manager Stephanie Smith; and Robert Demmond, associate principal with tBP/Architecture, gather for the Rancho Soñado groundbreaking.

Groundbreaking marks the return to Rancho Soñado for OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2026

Saddleback High School students learn about plants and growing techniques during a Sept. 21 event celebrating the school’s $10,000 Future Innovators Initiative grant from Hyundai.

$10,000 Hyundai grant supports Saddleback High’s plans for outdoor STEM learning

Vicky Nguyen October 6, 2026

Attendees pose with Carl the Collector and OCDE Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, in orange, during the department’s International Translation Day celebration at PBS SoCal studios in Costa Mesa.

OCDE celebrates International Translation Day at PBS SoCal studios

Vicky Nguyen October 5, 2026

Educational programs from Orange County take home Golden Bell Awards

Ian Hanigan December 12, 2022

Seven school districts from Orange County have earned prestigious Golden Bell Awards for educational programs that help students test-drive potential...

Weekly roundup: Apple honors Orange Unified school, U.S. Senate Youth program, summer leadership opportunities, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2022

Dressed in bright red T-shirts with their mascot, the students and staff at California iInspire Academy celebrated their school’s third...

State superintendent appoints Irvine Unified student for the 2023 U.S. Senate Youth Program

Vicky Nguyen December 8, 2022

A Northwood High School senior who already has a long list of accomplishments under her belt was chosen by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond as a delegate for the 2023 U.S. Senate Youth Program. Student Fiona Lu from...

With grant funding available, OCDE is helping classified employees pursue teaching credentials

Vicky Nguyen December 7, 2022

If any classified school employee was waiting for a sign to take the necessary steps to pursue their teaching credential,...

Bank of America coordinates community-based internships in student leadership program

Madeline Gray December 6, 2022

Bank of America has provided internship experiences for high school students since 2004, citing its commitment to youth employment and...

Weekly roundup: Orange County music and arts organization announces awardees, Westminster park dedicated to Mendez family opens, and more

Madeline Gray December 2, 2022

The Orange County Music and Arts Administrators named 73 outstanding arts educators ahead of their 2023 awards ceremony coming up in February. In their 30-year partnership with the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the OCDE-led organization plans this annual event...