From Chapman University to Santa Ana schools, Orange County counseling leaders were celebrated for their innovation and impact at the state’s largest professional association for school counselors.
How can OCDE better serve the students, schools and districts of Orange County? That’s the question at the heart of the department’s annual Educational Partner Survey, which opens Monday, Oct. 20, and runs through Friday, Nov. 21. Along with providing direct...
Sunburst Youth Academy recently celebrated becoming an Orange County Impact School. The OCDE designation promotes an exchange of ideas and best practices between local schools and the county office.
Former heavyweight boxing champions James “Buster” Douglas and Lamon Brewster visited OCDE’s Otto A. Fischer School, encouraging students residing in Orange County Juvenile Hall to work hard and persevere to overcome any obstacle.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a wide range of education bills at the close of the 2025 legislative session, enacting new laws on literacy, school safety, nutrition and student well-being while vetoing several others.
The Anaheim Union High School District and Fullerton College are launching a Game Design and Esports Pathway to prepare students for careers in the global gaming industry. The program debuts Nov. 3 at the district’s College and Career Fair.
OCDE has named a dozen campuses as Orange County Impact Schools, recognizing sites that are leading with innovative practices making a difference for students. The program is designed to foster collaboration and spread effective strategies.
