The annual Conditions of Children report brings together key measures of child and teen well-being in Orange County. Its education section tracks progress from kindergarten readiness through high school and shows local graduates continue to outpace the statewide average in college readiness.
The 2026 OCMAA Awards will honor arts educators, administrators and advocates from across Orange County this February at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Hosted by OCDE, the event will include new award categories and recognize excellence in multiple arts disciplines.
It wasn’t long ago that Sunburst Youth Academy’s Class 36 arrived on campus at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base. Now, with graduation approaching, we follow their day at Working Wardrobes as they pick out suits and complete professional...
High school seniors from several Orange County districts are receiving early confirmation of their eligibility to attend California State University...
Curriculum review requires careful evaluation, and the Orange County Department of Education will provide districts with a centralized opportunity to examine new state-approved resources at its Math Instructional Materials Fair on Jan. 22. The free event, held at the Hilton...
The California School Boards Association honored Suzie R. Swartz as its 2025 Board Member of the Year, recognizing her 25 years of service and leadership on behalf of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
OCDE expects to meet all financial obligations for the next three years, even as statewide economic pressures and declining enrollment continue to shape long-term budget planning.
