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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
Title card for Math Instructional Materials Fair

OCDE to host Math Instructional Materials Fair on Jan. 22

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025
Curriculum review requires careful evaluation, and the Orange County Department of Education will provide districts with a centralized opportunity to...

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens scholarship application period for student members

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is inviting eligible student members to apply for its annual Member Education Award scholarship program, which...
Mesa View Middle School students took part in an aerial art project, creating a live image of a humpback whale for the Art for the Sky program. (Screenshot courtesy of Daniel Dancer)

Weekly roundup: Mesa View students create 130-foot whale art in campuswide project, and more

Madeline Gray December 5, 2025
At Mesa View Middle School in Huntington Beach, students live just miles from the Pacific Ocean — home to the world’s largest marine animals, including the humpback whale. Education news site Spotlight Schools reported that was the inspiration behind a...
SVUSD Board President Suzie R. Swartz with a plaque

Longtime SVUSD trustee Suzie Swartz named CSBA’s 2025 Board Member of the Year

Ian Hanigan December 5, 2025
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.
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OCDE budget outlook remains stable but state faces long-term challenges

Ian Hanigan December 4, 2025
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.
Sunny Hills High School students helped organize 93 baskets of Thanksgiving groceries to donate to local nonprofit Pathways for Hope at their food drive event. (Courtesy of Fullerton Joint Union High School District)

OC schools bring meals and more to local families this giving season

Madeline Gray December 4, 2025
Quick look: Schools across Orange County organized Thanksgiving food drives and donation efforts to provide meals, essentials and cheer to local families just ahead of the holidays. As many reflect on the meals they shared with loved ones this Thanksgiving,...
Students using VR headsets

Innovation Funding Initiative officially launches, offering up to $525,000 for bold ideas in OC schools

Ian Hanigan December 3, 2025
OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative launches today, inviting districts to apply for up to $525,000 to bring innovative, student-centered ideas to life. Applications are open through Jan. 30, 2026.
OCDE Payroll Services

OCDE prepares year-end payroll for nearly 78,000 employees across Orange County

Vicky Nguyen December 3, 2025
As school districts and community colleges across Orange County prepare to close out the calendar year, the Orange County Department of Education’s Business Services division is finalizing its annual payroll processes for tens of thousands of employees countywide.
Estancia High School students stand beside a rebuilt Snoopy doghouse they helped construct as part of a project supporting Costa Mesa’s annual Snoopy House display.

Estancia High students help restore Costa Mesa’s Snoopy House display

Vicky Nguyen December 1, 2025
When the Snoopy House display returns to Costa Mesa City Hall on Dec. 12, Estancia High School students will see their work featured among the updated decorations.
Students unfurling giant U.S. flag

WATCH: Sunburst debuts inspirational film ahead of Thanksgiving break

Ian Hanigan November 26, 2025
Sunburst Youth Academy in Los Alamitos premiered an inspirational short film on Tuesday night to celebrate the progress of its...
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