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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
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
Roadtrip Nation RV

VIDEO: Virgin Galactic, OC Pathways team up with Roadtrip Nation to visit local campuses

Ian Hanigan May 5, 2017
OC Pathways recently hit the road with representatives from Virgin Galactic to share career advice with students at Los Alamitos High...
Aerial of Westmont Elementary School

OC District Pulse: Ocean View School District emphasizes writing, STEM and the arts

Ian Hanigan May 3, 2017
The Ocean View School District knows its families value choice. That’s why the district recently rebooted Lake View Elementary School to...
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares and others in front of a school bus

OCDE names 2018 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Staff reports May 2, 2017
A big yellow school bus filled with camera crews, reporters, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares, sponsors and others has hit the road this morning, on its way to a half dozen schools to name the 2018 Orange...
Whats News.

50 years and counting, OCDE’s employee newsletter is all about ‘What’s News’

Ian Hanigan May 1, 2017
“A color-sound film strip entitled ‘The School Nurse’ will be previewed at the annual banquet of the Orange County School...
girl smiles discussing suicide prevention

Suicide prevention, mental health support highlighted in video contest

Fermin Leal April 28, 2017
Fifteen Orange County high school teams were recently recognized by the California Mental Health Services Authority for videos they produced...
Juan Escobar and Michael Morefield

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Ian Hanigan April 28, 2017
It’s time for the latest round of “OCDE in 30 Seconds.” In this edition, we’ve got Juan Escobar discussing OCDE’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, with an assist from Michael Morefield. Take a look. Want to see an OCDE...
Courtney Smith Teacher of the Year helps students

A whirlwind year ending for one of Orange County’s Teachers of the Year

Fermin Leal April 26, 2017
Tustin Memorial Academy teacher Courtney Smith rode on a convertible during a parade, traveled to Washington, D.C., and received $15,000 after...
VSA festival crowd from above

Long-running VSA Festival celebrates the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Ian Hanigan April 26, 2017
OCDE is once again teaming up with VSA Orange County to celebrate the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities. The...
Karen Allison poses Norman Dobrofsky classified employees of the year

Two Orange County classified school employees win top state honor

Fermin Leal April 25, 2017
Cafeteria manager Karen Allison from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and custodian Norman Dobrofsky from the Huntington Beach Union High School District have been named 2017 California Classified Employees of the Year. The two are among only six in the state...
Sal Khan with county superintendents

Khan Academy partnership to offer expanded online college readiness resources for OC and surrounding regions

Fermin Leal April 24, 2017
A new partnership between Khan Academy and county education offices from throughout the region will allow more students to gain...
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