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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
Maya Benham

Saddleback Valley Unified alum aces Advanced Placement drawing exam

Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022
An alumnae from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District aced a college-level Advanced Placement exam in spring 2022.  Maya Benham,...
The Punies

OCDE unveils ‘The Punies’ lesson series based on podcast produced by Kobe Bryant

Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022
Long before his days of domination on the Los Angeles Lakers, legendary Kobe Bryant knew all too well what it...
One Million Batteries Oxford Academy

Weekly roundup: Oxford Academy student aims to recycle one million batteries, district celebrates anniversary, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 7, 2022
A high school junior from Oxford Academy is on a quest to save the planet, one used battery at a time. Since establishing a nonprofit organization called Teens Against E-Waste last November, 16-year-old student Joshua Lou created a campaign called...
Community Indicators Report graphic

Latest community indicators report breaks down education, housing and economic trends in OC

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2022
Even through a pandemic, Orange County’s high school graduation rate continued to climb, hitting a high of 91.4 percent in...
Sherwood Forest students

Welcome to Sherwood Forest: Outdoor learning space promotes curiosity through nature

Vicky Nguyen October 5, 2022
An unused piece of land that was part of the Orangethorpe Elementary School campus has been transformed into an outdoor...
WSD Anniversary Celebration

VIDEO: Westminster School District celebrates its 150th anniversary, reflects on history

Vicky Nguyen October 3, 2022
The Westminster School District’s mission is “building tomorrow’s leaders today.” In recognition of its 150th anniversary, the district recently reflected on its history and the people who are part of it while laying out its plans for the future. The...
Ocean View High School student gives teacher a cup of coffee.

Weekly roundup: Coffee cart teaches students career skills, OC Children’s Book Festival returns, and more

Madeline Gray September 29, 2022
A class project has turned into a fully-functioning business for Ocean View High School students as they transform into campus...
La Quinta High School Music Teacher Darlene Machacon

La Quinta High music teacher honored for educational excellence

Madeline Gray September 29, 2022
La Quinta High School teacher Darlene Machacon’s efforts to create music-making opportunities while meeting students’ needs have earned her recognition...
Classroom

ACCESS educators build relationships to promote better attendance

Vicky Nguyen September 28, 2022
Education can only fulfill its promise as the great equalizer when we work to ensure that students are attending school every day and receiving the support they need to learn and thrive.  At the same time, many students experience tremendous...
OC Children's Book Festival Poster

Orange County Children’s Book Festival to promote diversity in literacy

Madeline Gray September 26, 2022
The annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival, coming up this weekend on Oct. 2, will star an array of authors...
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