Following an extensive search, the Orange Unified School District has announced the selection of Dr. Rachel H. Monárrez as its next superintendent. A native of Southern California, Monárrez brings more than 30 years of experience in public education, with a...
Late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, a covert crew of OCDE educators carried out a predawn mission. Call it “Operation Distinction.” The objective? Plant celebratory yard signs at 44 elementary schools recently named 2025 California Distinguished Schools — all...
Inside the Outdoors, the Orange County Department of Education’s hands-on environmental education program, is once again embracing the spirit of Earth Day by inspiring action in classrooms and communities across Orange County. While Earth Day is officially celebrated on April...