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Edison High School arts educator Autumn Garcia and her students attend the opening reception of the "OC Arts and Disability: Arts on the Move Stamped!" exhibit at the Huntington Beach Art Center Saturday, Nov. 7. (Courtesy of Huntington Beach Art Center)

Weekly roundup: Students with disabilities curate exhibit at Huntington Beach Art Center, and more

Madeline Gray November 13, 2026
A laptop on a desk displays an Outlook-style email icon with a red warning symbol, with a coffee mug, potted plant and stacked books with an apple in the background.

Nationwide Microsoft outage disrupts email services for OCDE, other organizations

Ian Hanigan November 12, 2026
OCDE and County of Orange Social Services Agency staff gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 24, 2025, celebrating the transformation of four spaces at the Orangewood Children and Family Center into welcoming, trauma-informed environments for children and families.

OCDE, County of Orange Social Services Agency team up to encourage more families to foster

Vicky Nguyen November 10, 2026
Veterans, families and students in group photo

PHOTOS: Veterans Day takes on special meaning in Los Alamitos Unified

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean, seated in a wheelchair, poses with Dr. Christine Olmstead in the FutureCurrent podcast studio. Microphones, recording equipment and a screen displaying the podcast logo are visible in the background.

FutureCurrent: Christine Olmstead on belonging, engagement and redesigning schools

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
OCSA student Thierre Vu created a student film titled "Pink Dress," as part of the Rooted Film Festival. (Courtesy of Thierre Vu)

Weekly roundup: Orange County School of the Arts senior will debut family-focused film festival, and more

Madeline Gray October 16, 2026
For Orange County School of the Arts senior Julian Maya, storytelling is a way to keep family memories and traditions alive. Now, he’s creating opportunities for other young film students to do the same. Through the Rooted Film Festival, Julian hopes to bring students together to explore their identities and share personal experiences through filmmaking.
From left, Lynne Pentecost, CEO of Schoolhaus Advisors Inc.; Sara Ludovise and Yarib Dheming of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors; Orange County Board of Education Trustee Mari Barke; Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean; board Clerk Dr. Ken Williams; board President Tim Shaw; Inside the Outdoors Operations Manager Stephanie Smith; and Robert Demmond, associate principal with tBP/Architecture, gather for the Rancho Soñado groundbreaking.

WATCH: Groundbreaking marks the return to Rancho Soñado for OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors

Ian Hanigan October 15, 2026
Quick look: Nearly six years after the Bond Fire devastated Rancho Soñado, OCDE broke ground on a new $21 million...
Student writing at a desk

OC students continue to outpace state averages as math and science scores rise

Ian Hanigan October 15, 2026
Quick look: Newly released data show Orange County students continuing to outperform statewide averages in English language arts, mathematics and science, with notable gains in math and science. The results also point to persistent achievement gaps among some student groups...
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, left, and Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer discuss student safety, prevention and community partnerships on the set of OCDE’s FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer discusses student safety and prevention efforts

Vicky Nguyen October 13, 2026
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer joins County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean on the latest episode of FutureCurrent to discuss e-bike safety, hate incidents, gang prevention and how schools and community agencies can work together to support young people.
Exterior view of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento

New California education laws address AI, staffing, student supports and more

Ian Hanigan October 12, 2026
Quick look: With California’s 2025–26 legislative session complete, a new slate of education laws is set to reshape areas ranging...
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Behind the credentials: OCDE’s Credentialing team keeps Orange County educators cleared at all times

Nathaniel Martinez October 9, 2026
Behind the credentials From fingerprints to applications to compliance checks, OCDE's Credentialing team keeps Orange County educators cleared at all times. Read now keywords...
Students in Hicks Canyon Elementary School's Mandarin Immersion Program pose with educators during the school's Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. Several children wore traditional Chinese-inspired clothing for the occasion. (Photo courtesy of the Tustin Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Hicks Canyon Elementary students celebrate language and culture during Mid-Autumn Festival, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 9, 2026
Students in Hicks Canyon Elementary School’s Mandarin Immersion Program recently celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival, learning about Chinese traditions through stories,...
College and Career Preparatory Academy student Samantha A. takes the stage to accept her Perseverance Award at the June 16 graduation ceremony.

WATCH: OCDE’s College and Career Preparatory Academy celebrates one of its largest graduating classes

Madeline Gray October 9, 2026
OCDE’s College and Career Preparatory Academy celebrated 166 graduates during its 2026 commencement ceremony, marking one of the largest graduating classes in the program’s history. The free public charter school supports students ages 16 to 25 in earning their diplomas via flexible learning options and personalized support.
Wendy Saldivar poses with Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean after receiving her 2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year award during a surprise classroom visit in April.

Loara Elementary teacher named one of five 2027 California Teachers of the Year

Vicky Nguyen October 8, 2026
Wendy Saldivar of Loara Elementary School in Anaheim has been named one of five 2027 California Teachers of the Year. Fellow Orange County educator Brittany Walters of Dr. Peter Marshall Elementary School was also recognized as a state finalist.
Four education leaders pose at the Fullerton School District Board of Education meeting on July 27, 2026, holding a large ceremonial $525,000 check from OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative.

OCDE opens second round of Innovation Funding Initiative, offering up to $525,000 per project

Ian Hanigan October 7, 2026
Quick look: Applications are now open for the second round of OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative, which will provide six Orange...
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