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Natalia Abarca, coordinator of OCDE’s Language Services unit, welcomes guests to the 2025 Interpreters and Translators Conference.

Language access professionals to celebrate 10 years of growth at OCDE conference

Vicky Nguyen July 14, 2026
Students in the inaugural Certified Nursing Assistant cohort celebrate completing the tuition-free program offered through a partnership between Orange Unified School District and Santiago Canyon College. Participants completed coursework and hands-on clinical training while still enrolled in high school.

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified, Santiago Canyon College celebrates first certified nursing assistant cohort, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 10, 2026
Dr. Stefan Bean raises his right hand while his four children administer the oath of office during an Orange County Board of Education meeting.

Orange County superintendent, board members sworn in at organizational meeting

Ian Hanigan July 9, 2026
Huntington Beach Quarterback Roxie Shaia drops back to pass in a game against Marina High School.

Huntington Beach and Newport Harbor High invited to national girls flag football tournament

Nathaniel Martinez July 9, 2026

FutureCurrent: OC Arts and Disability Director Marleena Barber and able artist Joshua Roy share the power of arts inclusion

Madeline Gray July 8, 2026
Students from Dr. Jonas E. Salk School in the Centralia School District perform during last year’s Orange County Arts and Disability Festival, raising their arms to form heart shapes with their hands.

OC Arts and Disability Festival marks 50 years, calls for entries

Vicky Nguyen January 20, 2026
As the Orange County Arts and Disability Festival marks its 50th anniversary, OCDE is calling for visual and performing arts entries ahead of the April event celebrating decades of creativity, inclusion and community.
Lincoln Elementary School students explore new robotics challenges in the campus' Innovation Lab. (Courtesy of Newport-Mesa Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa students discover tech skills via Innovation Lab, Valley High to host career education film screening, and more

Madeline Gray January 16, 2026
What began as a weekly activity has grown into a creative outlet for students at Lincoln Elementary School, where the...
Sue Parks stands at a podium addressing an audience during the Be Prepared OC Summit at the UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation Center.

OCDE joins countywide leaders to strengthen local disaster preparedness efforts

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2026
Spurred by lessons from last year’s Los Angeles wildfires, OC leaders came together to focus on shared responsibility in disaster preparedness. County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean emphasized that schools often serve as first points of connection for families, especially the most vulnerable.
Garden Grove Unified students in the child development pathway show what they have learned in their career courses at the 11th annual OC Pathways Showcase last year.

REGISTER NOW: OC Pathways Showcase returns to unite industry leaders with future workforce

Madeline Gray January 14, 2026
Quick look: Orange County students and families are invited to explore future career opportunities at the OC Pathways Showcase on...
California State Capitol Building

Governor’s budget proposal increases education funding while warning of long-term fiscal pressures

Ian Hanigan January 12, 2026
Quick look: The Governor’s budget proposal for 2026-27 seeks an increase in education funding based on higher-than-anticipated state revenue. At...
Laguna Beach High School students take part in an opening ceremony marking the launch of a new edible garden on campus.

Weekly roundup: Laguna Beach High students cultivate sustainability with new edible garden, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 9, 2026
Laguna Beach High School students are taking a hands-on approach to sustainability with the opening of a new edible garden on campus, an initiative designed to support environmental education and student wellness. The garden, located near the school’s administration building,...
Volunteers pose beside a truck filled with bags of trash collected during last year’s Inside the Outdoors MLK Day of Service at Upper Newport Bay.

Inside the Outdoors’ annual MLK Jr. Day of Service returns Jan. 24

Vicky Nguyen January 7, 2026
The Orange County Department of Education’s environmental education program, Inside the Outdoors, is inviting students, families and community members to...
Participants and supporters, some dressed in team costumes, cheer from the stands during the Super Quiz Relay at the 2025 Orange County Academic Decathlon.

Academic event season is coming up. Here are some key dates for 2026.

Vicky Nguyen January 6, 2026
From spelling bees to STEM challenges, a new season of academic competitions is approaching across Orange County, bringing opportunities for...
Marina High School students accept a trophy after leading the Huntington Beach Union High School District’s annual food drive.

Orange County students show generosity ahead of winter break

Vicky Nguyen January 5, 2026
In the weeks leading up to winter break, students and school communities across Orange County organized food drives, service projects and campus traditions to support families and spread goodwill during the holiday season. At Marina High School in the Huntington...
OCDE and Rady Children's Health representatives join Brea Olinda Unified officials to open the new WellSpace at Arovista Elementary Dec. 18.

First-of-its-kind WellSpace opens for younger learners at Arovista Elementary

Madeline Gray December 30, 2025
Quick look: OCDE and Rady Children’s Health partnered to open one of the county’s first elementary WellSpaces at Arovista Elementary...
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