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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
Gigi Manning, 2025 OCMAA Award recipient for secondary media arts, stands with award sponsor and presenter Steven Brittan, president and CEO of the Laguna College of Art + Design.

Arts educators, leaders to be celebrated at 2026 OC Music and Arts Administrators Awards

Vicky Nguyen December 18, 2025
The 2026 OCMAA Awards will honor arts educators, administrators and advocates from across Orange County this February at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Hosted by OCDE, the event will include new award categories and recognize excellence in multiple arts disciplines.
Sunburst cadet with stylist

Sunburst cadets suit up for life after graduation

Nathaniel Martinez December 15, 2025
It wasn’t long ago that Sunburst Youth Academy’s Class 36 arrived on campus at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training...
Students from Segerstrom High School’s Class of 2025 take part in their graduation ceremony on May 28.

Weekly roundup: OC districts join CSU Direct Admission Program for fall 2026, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 12, 2025
High school seniors from several Orange County districts are receiving early confirmation of their eligibility to attend California State University campuses through the CSU Direct Admission Program, which offers qualified students automatic admission to 16 participating universities. The Santa Ana...
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: OCDE is investing in bold ideas to strengthen student success

Stefan Bean December 10, 2025
Every day across Orange County, educators are innovating on behalf of students. They adapt lessons to meet individual needs. They...
Title card for Math Instructional Materials Fair

OCDE to host Math Instructional Materials Fair on Jan. 22

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025
Curriculum review requires careful evaluation, and the Orange County Department of Education will provide districts with a centralized opportunity to...

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens scholarship application period for student members

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is inviting eligible student members to apply for its annual Member Education Award scholarship program, which is available now through Jan. 31. The initiative offers financial support to high school seniors along with college freshmen and...
Mesa View Middle School students took part in an aerial art project, creating a live image of a humpback whale for the Art for the Sky program. (Screenshot courtesy of Daniel Dancer)

Weekly roundup: Mesa View students create 130-foot whale art in campuswide project, and more

Madeline Gray December 5, 2025
At Mesa View Middle School in Huntington Beach, students live just miles from the Pacific Ocean — home to the...
SVUSD Board President Suzie R. Swartz with a plaque

Longtime SVUSD trustee Suzie Swartz named CSBA’s 2025 Board Member of the Year

Ian Hanigan December 5, 2025
The California School Boards Association honored Suzie R. Swartz as its 2025 Board Member of the Year, recognizing her 25 years of service and leadership on behalf of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
OCDE signage

OCDE budget outlook remains stable but state faces long-term challenges

Ian Hanigan December 4, 2025
OCDE expects to meet all financial obligations for the next three years, even as statewide economic pressures and declining enrollment continue to shape long-term budget planning.
Sunny Hills High School students helped organize 93 baskets of Thanksgiving groceries to donate to local nonprofit Pathways for Hope at their food drive event. (Courtesy of Fullerton Joint Union High School District)

OC schools bring meals and more to local families this giving season

Madeline Gray December 4, 2025
Quick look: Schools across Orange County organized Thanksgiving food drives and donation efforts to provide meals, essentials and cheer to...
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