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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
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean on the FutureCurrent podcast set alongside educator Lainie Rowell and OCDE Associate Superintendent Dr. Sandra Lee.

FutureCurrent: OCDE Associate Superintendent Dr. Sandra Lee on literacy, urgency and building a love of reading

Ian Hanigan March 3, 2026
On the latest episode of FutureCurrent, Dr. Sandra Lee outlines why early literacy matters and what schools are doing to strengthen student outcomes. The episode also offers practical, everyday strategies families can use to help children grow as confident readers.
Cypress School District offices

After 11 years in Cypress, Superintendent Anne Silavs announces retirement

Ian Hanigan March 2, 2026
After more than a decade leading the Cypress School District, Anne Silavs has announced she will retire as superintendent on...
OCDE Orange County Schools Career Fair

OCDE Career Fair to connect job seekers with hiring school districts across Orange County

Vicky Nguyen March 2, 2026
The 2026 OCDE Career Fair will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the OCDE Conference Center in Costa Mesa. Hiring school districts from across Orange County will connect with candidates interested in certificated, classified, substitute, management and leadership positions.
How to help children cope with tragic events

How to help children cope with tragic events

Staff reports March 2, 2026
When there are moments of high-profile trauma — such as war, terrorism or destructive wildfires — it’s important to remember...
Sydney Tran holds her championship trophy after winning the 2026 Orange County Spelling Bee.

Second serving: Sydney Tran repeats as county spelling bee champion with ‘charcuterie’

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2026
Sydney Tran delivered a repeat performance Saturday — and this time, she did it with “charcuterie.” The El Rancho Charter...
Anaheim Union High School District students will receive free laundry services thanks to a new partnership with local laundromats. (Photo by Karen Tapia, contributing photographer / Southern California News Group)

Weekly roundup: Anaheim high schoolers to receive free laundry services, elementary students explore science through hockey, and more

Madeline Gray February 27, 2026
Students in the Anaheim Union High School District will soon get to do their laundry for free through a new partnership approved by the school board, aimed at helping high schoolers focus on learning. The Orange County Register reported the...
Dr. Norma E. Martinez (center) stands with Centralia School District colleagues holding a sign recognizing her as the 2026 ACSA Region 17 Superintendent of the Year.

ACSA Region 17 announces 2026 Orange County Administrators of the Year

Vicky Nguyen February 25, 2026
ACSA Region 17 has named 20 Orange County educational leaders as 2026 Administrators of the Year. Honorees will be recognized May 11 at the Irvine Marriott Ballrooms, with three additional award recipients to be announced.
Former Santa Ana Unified School District Superintendent Jerry Almendarez joins County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean for the latest episode of the Future Current podcast.

FutureCurrent: Integrating AI into educational leadership with former SAUSD Superintendent Jerry Almendarez

Madeline Gray February 24, 2026
Quick look: On the fourth episode of OCDE’s FutureCurrent podcast, former Santa Ana Unified Superintendent Jerry Almendarez discusses strategic foresight,...
Illustrated composite image of diverse children standing and jumping on an open book and a large outstretched hand against a blue sky, with a tree in the background and simple doodle icons like hearts, stars and speech bubbles suggesting learning, support and empowerment.

Vanguard University and OCDE to host conference on threats facing youth

Ian Hanigan February 23, 2026
Quick look: Ensure Justice 2026, hosted by the Global Center for Women and Justice in partnership with OCDE, will take place March 6 at Vanguard University. The conference will bring families and educators together to address threats facing youth and...
A Valley High School automotive student works beneath a vehicle during the Auto Academy Saturday Community Garage Service Clinic at the school’s CTE automotive facility.

Weekly roundup: SAUSD students put skills to work at Valley High Community Garage, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 20, 2026
The event, held Jan. 31 at Valley’s automotive facility, brought together students from Valley and Santa Ana high schools to practice industry skills in a real-world setting while offering multi-point inspections, tire rotations, tire balances and oil changes at no cost.
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