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Megan Arthurton of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District stands with her award after receiving the Irene Schoepfle Lifetime Achievement Award for Music at the 2026 OCMAA Awards.

Spotlight shines on arts educators, advocates at 2026 OCMAA Awards

Vicky Nguyen March 12, 2026
Students give a presentation on the ethics of AI at last year's Student and Community Voice AI Summit.

Students, educators to share real-world AI classroom experiences at Student and Community Voice AI Summit

Nathaniel Martinez March 12, 2026
A photo from 1893 showing students at Garden Grove School

OCDE’s origin story dates back to this day in 1889

Ian Hanigan March 11, 2026
A California Distinguished School logo

More than 40 Orange County schools named 2026 California Distinguished Schools

Vicky Nguyen March 10, 2026

OCDE announces six Orange County districts as Innovation Funding Initiative awardees

Ian Hanigan March 9, 2026
Abner Mares shares his story with students from OCDE's Youth Reporting Center North.

Champion boxer Abner Mares connects with OCDE’s Youth Reporting Center North students through shared experience

Nathaniel Martinez February 17, 2026
Quick look: Former four-time world champion boxer Abner Mares shares his story with students at OCDE’s Youth Reporting Center North....
Volunteers take part in a previous Inside the Outdoors cleanup event at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach.

Inside the Outdoors to host volunteer habitat restoration at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park

Vicky Nguyen February 17, 2026
Inside the Outdoors will host a volunteer habitat restoration event at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park on Feb. 21, inviting families and community members to help remove invasive plants and support native ecosystems.
County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean and Sue Parks, president and CEO of Orange County United Way, pose on the set of OCDE’s FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: Connecting community and education with Sue Parks of OC United Way

Vicky Nguyen February 17, 2026
In the third episode of OCDE’s FutureCurrent podcast, Sue Parks of Orange County United Way reflects on her path to service and the importance of connecting families to resources that support student success.
Newport-Mesa Unified kindergartner Lincoln Fox Ramadan arrives at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Courtesy of Erika Ramadan)

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa kindergartner shines in Super Bowl halftime show, and more

Madeline Gray February 13, 2026
As millions of viewers tuned in for the iconic Super Bowl halftime show starring Grammy-winning pop star Bad Bunny on...
Mother and daughter sitting on a couch looking at a smartphone together

OCDE partners with digital safety group for Feb. 26 virtual event on online risks

Ian Hanigan February 12, 2026
OCDE will host a live virtual event on Feb. 26 to help families recognize online red flags and prevent dangerous digital situations. The session, presented with SmartSocial.com, offers practical guidance for parents and educators.
High school students from seven OC school districts connect with future employers at information booths in the Santa Ana College campus quad.

OC high school students get a firsthand look at careers in the arts

Madeline Gray February 10, 2026
Quick look: More than 650 Orange County high schoolers connected with arts employers and educators at the annual College and Career Pathways in the Arts event, where they explored career pathways supported by Proposition 28. From theatrical costuming to art...
Teacher helping students

Foundation created by SchoolsFirst and OCDE announces $280,000 in teacher grants

Ian Hanigan February 10, 2026
A nonprofit founded by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education recently announced the distribution of...
Woodbridge High Academic Decathlon team

Woodbridge High School wins ninth county Academic Decathlon title in 10 years

Ian Hanigan February 6, 2026
Quick look: Woodbridge High School claimed first place at the 2026 Orange County Academic Decathlon, earning its ninth county title...
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Weekly roundup: OCDE, Santa Ana Unified host community screening on career education, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 6, 2026
Students, families, educators and community partners recently gathered at Valley High School for a community screening of the documentary “Multiple Choice,” a film that explores different approaches to education and highlights the role of hands-on, career-connected learning. The event, held Jan....
State of Education title card

OC education and community leaders invited to March 13 State of Education

Ian Hanigan February 4, 2026
Education and community leaders from across the county are invited to gather March 13 for the Orange County State of...
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