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Los Alamitos Unified School District students greeted their peers onto campus with welcoming signs to celebrate Start With Hello Week.

Los Alamitos Unified students build connections during Start With Hello Week

Madeline Gray September 25, 2026
Westminster High School Principal Amy Sabol joins students during the Giving Farm’s annual watermelon harvest.

Weekly roundup: Westminster High students harvest watermelons for OC Food Bank, and more

Vicky Nguyen September 25, 2026
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, center, joins OCDE staff and the 2026 Orange County Counselors and Advocates of the Year at the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium on Feb. 4.

OCDE seeks presenters, award nominees for 2027 OC Counselor Symposium

Vicky Nguyen September 24, 2026
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Five OC students shine a light on Japanese American artist with award-winning documentary

Nathaniel Martinez September 22, 2026
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What parents should know about e-bikes and youth safety in Orange County

Ian Hanigan September 22, 2026
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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....
Graduates lined up

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...
Dennis Roberson

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 Album and moviegoers rode shotgun with Steve McQueen in “Bullitt.” Roberson started as a general education teacher in 1968, but...
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...
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, they didn’t just enroll a handful of educators — they went all in. As of June, every single member of...
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...
Ron Wenkart

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...
A group of students run toward their elementary school

Summer vacation ends for hundreds of students at three OC schools

Fermin Leal July 13, 2018
While scores of students across Orange County are hitting the beach, traveling on summer trips, or just sleeping through the morning, hundreds of students at three Anaheim Elementary School District schools were the firsts this week to start the new...
A financial aid sign at a college

OCDE, partners lauded for efforts to help foster youth apply for financial aid

Ian Hanigan July 12, 2018
Financial aid can be the difference-maker for those considering college. That’s why students of all backgrounds are encouraged to fill...
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