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Stacey Middle School students perform El Baile de las Cintas, or the dance of the ribbons, at the City's Fall Festival Culture Night on Sept. 24 honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. (Photos courtesy of Westminster School District)

Weekly roundup: Westminster students honor Hispanic Heritage Month through music and dance, and more

Madeline Gray October 2, 2026

New podcast in English and Spanish guides Orange County families through educational landscape

Madeline Gray October 1, 2026
OCDE leaders and staff surprise Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, center, with a Visionary Leadership Award in recognition of her work advancing language access in education.

10th annual OCDE conference celebrates growth of language access profession

Vicky Nguyen September 30, 2026
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean and Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans pose together in the OCDE Media Services studio

FutureCurrent: Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans on AI, student voice and the future of learning

Ian Hanigan September 29, 2026
OCDE Student Programs and Services Coordinator Jeanne Awrey, left, and Senior Administrative Assistant Terri Glover hold welcome gifts prepared for children and youth staying in local homeless shelters. The gifts include school supplies, books and other items selected for students of different ages.

School data offer a different look at student homelessness in Orange County

Vicky Nguyen September 28, 2026
Students give a presentation on the ethics of AI at last year's Student and Community Voice AI Summit.

Students, educators to share real-world AI classroom experiences at Student and Community Voice AI Summit

Nathaniel Martinez March 12, 2026
Quick look: The 2026 Student and Community Voice AI Summit will bring students, educators and community leaders together March 19...
A photo from 1893 showing students at Garden Grove School

OCDE’s origin story dates back to this day in 1889

Ian Hanigan March 11, 2026
Today quietly marks an important anniversary for Orange County — and the Orange County Department of Education. On March 11,...
A California Distinguished School logo

More than 40 Orange County schools named 2026 California Distinguished Schools

Vicky Nguyen March 10, 2026
Forty-two Orange County middle and high schools have been named 2026 California Distinguished Schools, considered the state’s highest honor for public education.

OCDE announces six Orange County districts as Innovation Funding Initiative awardees

Ian Hanigan March 9, 2026
OCDE has announced six OC school districts as the first awardees of its Innovation Funding Initiative, supporting projects aimed at strengthening student engagement and achievement.
Six students wearing red StellarXplorers shirts stand together for a team photo.

Fullerton students blast into national finals of StellarXplorers space competition

Ian Hanigan March 6, 2026
Six juniors from Fullerton Union High School have advanced to the national finals of the StellarXplorers space systems competition after finishing among the top 10 teams out of 388 nationwide. The team will travel to Denver in April to compete for the national championship.
Huntington Beach Fire Department personnel read aloud in a classroom during Read Across America at Peterson Elementary School.

Weekly roundup: Peterson Elementary hosts ninth annual Read Across America event, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 6, 2026
Classrooms at Peterson Elementary School were filled with guest readers Friday as Huntington Beach city leaders, public safety personnel and community members took part in Read Across America. The school hosted its ninth annual celebration, bringing approximately 60 visitors to...
Students gather in the quad at McPherson Magnet School on March 3 as Orange Unified School District and campus administrators surprise custodian Guillermo “Memo” Gutierrez after he is named the 2026 Orange County Classified School Employee of the Year in Custodial and Maintenance Services. His family stands behind him during the recognition.

These are the 2026 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Vicky Nguyen March 6, 2026
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.
University High school's DHH academic bowl team

Academic competition teams from OCDE’s DHH Connections programs advance to national rounds

Nathaniel Martinez March 5, 2026
Academic competition season began early February, and for the deaf and hard of hearing teams at University High School and...
High school students return surveys at a registration table during the Law Day Conference at Chapman University while a volunteer assists them.

Orange County students tackle real-world legal questions at Law Day conference

Ian Hanigan March 4, 2026
Quick look: Through workshops with judges and attorneys, local students explored real-world legal issues and potential careers in law at the 44th annual Law Day Conference, hosted by the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County. What happens if a college...
OCDE Executive Director Kathy Boyd and Administrator Kim Goodwin pose with the OC Pathways student ambassadors at the 12th annual OC Pathways Showcase at the OC Fairgrounds.

OC Pathways Showcase spotlights student innovation and regional partnerships

Madeline Gray March 4, 2026
Quick look: Students demonstrated automotive, medical, engineering and other career skills at the 12th annual OC Pathways Showcase, an event...
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