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Inside the Outdoors 2022 Summer Camp

REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026
UC Irvine student apprentice Alina Yuan, left, collaborates with marketing program manager Kimberly Chai on design concepts for Division of Career Pathways materials at UC Irvine.

WATCH: OCDE, UC Irvine apprenticeships support Orange County workforce pipeline

Vicky Nguyen April 1, 2026
Leadership coach Allyson Apsey joined Dr. Stefan Bean on set for the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: Leadership coach Allyson Apsey on building stronger school cultures

Madeline Gray March 31, 2026
Anaheim Union educators at the Student & Community Voice AI Summit

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026
Brea Olinda High School’s Masquerade show choir performs on stage under colorful lighting during the 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year gala at the Disneyland Hotel, with guests seated at round tables throughout the ballroom.

WATCH: Orange County’s top teachers celebrated in style at Disneyland Hotel

Ian Hanigan November 8, 2025
Quick look: The 2026 Teachers of the Year gala celebrated 62 outstanding educators at the Disneyland Hotel. Hosted by OCDE...
New reading buddies hold “See Marcus Grow” by Marcus Bridgewater.

Weekly roundup: PYLUSD students turn the page on reading and connection, Anaheim Elementary schools unveil book vending machines, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 7, 2025
Students at Ruby Drive Elementary and Kraemer Middle School are proving that some of the best stories happen off the...
Students from Oxford Academy visit Johnson & Johnson as part of Anaheim Union High School District’s AIME program, which provides career mentoring and internship opportunities for students.

OC elementary and middle schools recognized among top campuses in U.S. News rankings

Vicky Nguyen November 6, 2025
Elementary and middle schools across Orange County have again earned top placements in U.S. News & World Reports’ latest analysis of quality campuses statewide.
Dr. Stefan Bean addresses an audience from the stage at the Small-Scale Housing Summit in Santa Ana.

Dr. Bean joins county supervisor for Small-Scale Housing Summit

Ian Hanigan November 5, 2025
County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean joined Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento and local leaders on Wednesday for the Small-Scale Housing...
Five student leaders from the Orange County Youth Council pose for a photo at the Red Ribbon in Action event, held Oct. 29 at the OCDE Conference Center.

OC schools mark 40 years of Red Ribbon Week with youth-led prevention efforts

Vicky Nguyen November 5, 2025
Schools and districts across Orange County marked the 40th anniversary of Red Ribbon Week with creative campus-wide celebrations promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
OCDE signage

As OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative prepares to launch, districts are invited to subscribe for updates

Ian Hanigan November 4, 2025
OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative launches next month, but districts can sign up now to receive updates on key dates, announcements and opportunities tied to the new program.
Alternative education students at OCDE's Argosy campus site helped create an altar for Dia de los Muertos with the help of school staff.

Weekly roundup: OCDE students honor loved ones through Dia de los Muertos altars, CSU launches automatic admissions, and more

Madeline Gray October 31, 2025
Four ofrendas — Spanish for “offerings” — were created by OCDE students and staff in celebration of Dia de los...
SNAP and EBT Accepted here sign.

Federal shutdown could impact CalFresh benefits, but school meals will continue

Ian Hanigan October 29, 2025
CalFresh benefits for November may be delayed because of the federal government shutdown. Officials say existing EBT balances remain usable and school meals will continue without interruption.
Child in a wolf costume

A few tips to ensure kids — and grown-ups — have a safe Halloween night

Ian Hanigan October 29, 2025
Here at the OCDE Boos-room, we like our Halloweens spooky, but we’re also pretty big on safety. So we decided to search the interwebs for a few helpful tips and strategies designed to ensure your little ghouls, ghosts and superheroes...
Group of San Clemente High School student-athletes and representatives from Hoag and Capistrano Unified School District standing and smiling inside the school’s new athletic training room, featuring a bright red wall with the words “Home of the Tritons.”

New Hoag partnership helps San Clemente High athletes stay in top form

Ian Hanigan October 27, 2025
San Clemente High and Hoag have teamed up to open a newly renovated athletic training room designed to support the health, recovery and performance of student-athletes.
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