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Behind the credentials: OCDE’s Credentialing team keeps Orange County educators cleared at all times

Nathaniel Martinez October 9, 2026

Students in Hicks Canyon Elementary School's Mandarin Immersion Program pose with educators during the school's Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. Several children wore traditional Chinese-inspired clothing for the occasion. (Photo courtesy of the Tustin Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Hicks Canyon Elementary students celebrate language and culture during Mid-Autumn Festival, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 9, 2026

College and Career Preparatory Academy student Samantha A. takes the stage to accept her Perseverance Award at the June 16 graduation ceremony.

WATCH: OCDE’s College and Career Preparatory Academy celebrates one of its largest graduating classes

Madeline Gray October 9, 2026

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

Garden Grove Unified opens new Wellness Centers

Nichole Pichardo December 14, 2021

Garden Grove Unified is offering students greater accessibility to mental health services by opening new Wellness Centers at various campuses...

Weekly roundup: Vital Link offers 10 CTE scholarships, report warns of youth mental health crisis, and more

Ian Hanigan December 10, 2021

On the heels of Vital Link President Dr. Brian Dozer’s ambitious bike tour of Orange County, the nonprofit is offering...

Deadline to apply for OC Board of Ed vacancy pushed back to Dec. 17

Ian Hanigan December 8, 2021

The Orange County Board of Education has extended the deadline for candidates interested in filling the vacant Fourth District seat formerly held by Tim Shaw. Applicants now have until 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 to submit their resumes and...

OC Pathways initiative among four outstanding Orange County programs to earn Golden Bell Awards

Nichole Pichardo December 7, 2021

OCDE’s OC Pathways team celebrates the department’s Golden Bell award-winning program on Dec. 4 in San Diego. The California School...

Sunburst Youth Academy is enrolling now for its January 2022 class

Nichole Pichardo December 6, 2021

A free residential leadership academy is currently seeking applicants for its program that gives local teens who’ve faced significant obstacles...

Weekly roundup: Anonymous donation provides aid for local homeless high school youth; California’s ‘Cradle-to-Career’ program; and more

Nichole Pichardo December 3, 2021

Thanks to an anonymous donation, a local high school school will soon be able to provide increased help to families and youth who do not have permanent homes. Under a new partnership with Project Hope Alliance, Huntington Beach High School...