Nine outstanding school employees from throughout the county have been named the 2026 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year. Representing nine distinct service categories, the honorees will be celebrated during Classified School Employee Week and are eligible for state and national recognition.
Academic competition season began early February, and for the deaf and hard of hearing teams at University High School and Venado Middle School, it began in impressive fashion. University High’s DHH Academic Bowl team and Venado’s DHH Math Competition team...
On the latest episode of FutureCurrent, Dr. Sandra Lee outlines why early literacy matters and what schools are doing to strengthen student outcomes. The episode also offers practical, everyday strategies families can use to help children grow as confident readers.
The 2026 OCDE Career Fair will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the OCDE Conference Center in Costa Mesa. Hiring school districts from across Orange County will connect with candidates interested in certificated, classified, substitute, management and leadership positions.
When there are moments of high-profile trauma — such as war, terrorism or destructive wildfires — it’s important to remember that kids may be experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety. Even if they’re not personally affected, exposure to tragic...
