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Inside the Outdoors 2022 Summer Camp

REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026
UC Irvine student apprentice Alina Yuan, left, collaborates with marketing program manager Kimberly Chai on design concepts for Division of Career Pathways materials at UC Irvine.

WATCH: OCDE, UC Irvine apprenticeships support Orange County workforce pipeline

Vicky Nguyen April 1, 2026
Leadership coach Allyson Apsey joined Dr. Stefan Bean on set for the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: Leadership coach Allyson Apsey on building stronger school cultures

Madeline Gray March 31, 2026
Anaheim Union educators at the Student & Community Voice AI Summit

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026
Students gather in the quad at McPherson Magnet School on March 3 as Orange Unified School District and campus administrators surprise custodian Guillermo “Memo” Gutierrez after he is named the 2026 Orange County Classified School Employee of the Year in Custodial and Maintenance Services. His family stands behind him during the recognition.

These are the 2026 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Vicky Nguyen March 6, 2026
Nine outstanding school employees from throughout the county have been named the 2026 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year. Representing nine distinct service categories, the honorees will be celebrated during Classified School Employee Week and are eligible for state and national recognition.
University High school's DHH academic bowl team

Academic competition teams from OCDE’s DHH Connections programs advance to national rounds

Nathaniel Martinez March 5, 2026
Academic competition season began early February, and for the deaf and hard of hearing teams at University High School and...
High school students return surveys at a registration table during the Law Day Conference at Chapman University while a volunteer assists them.

Orange County students tackle real-world legal questions at Law Day conference

Ian Hanigan March 4, 2026
Quick look: Through workshops with judges and attorneys, local students explored real-world legal issues and potential careers in law at the 44th annual Law Day Conference, hosted by the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County. What happens if a college...
OCDE Executive Director Kathy Boyd and Administrator Kim Goodwin pose with the OC Pathways student ambassadors at the 12th annual OC Pathways Showcase at the OC Fairgrounds.

OC Pathways Showcase spotlights student innovation and regional partnerships

Madeline Gray March 4, 2026
Quick look: Students demonstrated automotive, medical, engineering and other career skills at the 12th annual OC Pathways Showcase, an event...
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean on the FutureCurrent podcast set alongside educator Lainie Rowell and OCDE Associate Superintendent Dr. Sandra Lee.

FutureCurrent: OCDE Associate Superintendent Dr. Sandra Lee on literacy, urgency and building a love of reading

Ian Hanigan March 3, 2026
On the latest episode of FutureCurrent, Dr. Sandra Lee outlines why early literacy matters and what schools are doing to strengthen student outcomes. The episode also offers practical, everyday strategies families can use to help children grow as confident readers.
Cypress School District offices

After 11 years in Cypress, Superintendent Anne Silavs announces retirement

Ian Hanigan March 2, 2026
After more than a decade leading the Cypress School District, Anne Silavs has announced she will retire as superintendent on July 1, capping a 35-year career in public education. “It has been an honor to serve the children and families...
OCDE Orange County Schools Career Fair

OCDE Career Fair to connect job seekers with hiring school districts across Orange County

Vicky Nguyen March 2, 2026
The 2026 OCDE Career Fair will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the OCDE Conference Center in Costa Mesa. Hiring school districts from across Orange County will connect with candidates interested in certificated, classified, substitute, management and leadership positions.
How to help children cope with tragic events

How to help children cope with tragic events

Staff reports March 2, 2026
When there are moments of high-profile trauma — such as war, terrorism or destructive wildfires — it’s important to remember...
Sydney Tran holds her championship trophy after winning the 2026 Orange County Spelling Bee.

Second serving: Sydney Tran repeats as county spelling bee champion with ‘charcuterie’

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2026
Sydney Tran delivered a repeat performance Saturday — and this time, she did it with “charcuterie.” The El Rancho Charter School eighth-grader captured her second straight Orange County Spelling Bee title in round 14 by correctly spelling the word, defined...
Anaheim Union High School District students will receive free laundry services thanks to a new partnership with local laundromats. (Photo by Karen Tapia, contributing photographer / Southern California News Group)

Weekly roundup: Anaheim high schoolers to receive free laundry services, elementary students explore science through hockey, and more

Madeline Gray February 27, 2026
Students in the Anaheim Union High School District will soon get to do their laundry for free through a new...
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