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REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026

UC Irvine student apprentice Alina Yuan, left, collaborates with marketing program manager Kimberly Chai on design concepts for Division of Career Pathways materials at UC Irvine.

WATCH: OCDE, UC Irvine apprenticeships support Orange County workforce pipeline

Vicky Nguyen April 1, 2026

Leadership coach Allyson Apsey joined Dr. Stefan Bean on set for the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: Leadership coach Allyson Apsey on building stronger school cultures

Madeline Gray March 31, 2026

Anaheim Union educators at the Student & Community Voice AI Summit

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026

Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026

OC students begin heading back to school as summer breaks end

Fermin Leal August 10, 2018

With back packs filled, pencils sharpened and school lunches packed, tens of thousands of students across Orange County began arriving...

2018 state bill tracker: 7 proposed laws that could impact OC schools

Fermin Leal August 8, 2018

The California State Legislature is busy this summer considering dozens of proposed education bills that could affect everything from charter...

New legal chief eager to continue OCDE’s vision of supporting public schools

Fermin Leal August 3, 2018

Following a comprehensive nationwide search, the Orange County Department of Education has hired Jeffrey Riel as its next general counsel. Riel, who brings nearly 20 years of educational law experience, has served as district counsel for the Anaheim Union High...

OC high school graduation rate dips to 89.5 percent with new state methodology

Fermin Leal August 2, 2018

Orange County’s high school graduation rate for the Class of 2017 dropped slightly to 89.5 percent, according to new state...

Q&A: OCDE special education chief retires after 50 years in education

Ian Hanigan July 30, 2018

The same year OCDE’s Dennis Roberson began his career in education, Andy Griffith left Mayberry, the Beatles cut the White...

Volleyball players from the U.S. and Japan greet before a match

Tustin High to host women’s volleyball match featuring U.S. and Japanese national teams

Ian Hanigan July 26, 2018

Tustin High School is hosting an exhibition match on Friday, July 27 between the USA Women’s National Volleyball Team and the Japanese National Team. The friendly competition is part of a joint training session between the U.S. squad and their...

teachers works with student at during classroom lesson

OCDE receives $15 million to partner with UCLA center to continue work aimed at improving school climate statewide

Fermin Leal July 25, 2018

The state Department of Education has awarded an additional $15 million to a partnership led by the Orange County Department...

Educators from the Huntington Beach City School District

OC educators seek out training that integrates instructional technology, innovation

Ian Hanigan July 23, 2018

When leaders of the Huntington Beach City School District selected a training program to enhance teaching and learning through technology,...

State Superintendent Tom Torlakson, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and former California Education Secretary Dave Long

California educators, law enforcement reps gather in OC for school safety conference

Ian Hanigan July 19, 2018

More than 600 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives have convened in Orange County this week to collaborate and share best practices on critical school safety topics, including bullying, mental health and campus violence. The ninth annual Safe Schools...

Q&A: OCDE’s retiring legal chief reflects on a career serving public schools

Ian Hanigan July 18, 2018

For more than 35 years, Ron Wenkart has been the go-to legal expert for local schools and districts, but his...