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A student listens during a session at the AVID 9th Grade Leadership Conference at Pomona College.

Weekly roundup: OCDE partners with Pomona College to host AVID leadership conference for ninth graders, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 3, 2026
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
La Vista High School exterior

State recognizes six OC campuses as Model Continuation High Schools

Ian Hanigan February 19, 2025
Six continuation high schools in Orange County have been named Model Continuation High Schools for 2025. State Superintendent of Public...
Jennifer Garcia, a music teacher from the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, and her advanced orchestra students take a bow after their performance at the 2025 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards ceremony.

Spotlight shines on arts education, advocates at 2025 OCMAA Awards

Vicky Nguyen February 18, 2025
Under the glow of stage lights at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Samueli Theater, educators, administrators and arts advocates...
Featured Ensure Justice graphic with theme, "Safety Nets"

Building ‘Safety Nets’: OCDE partners with Vanguard University for conference on human trafficking prevention

Ian Hanigan February 17, 2025
To equip families, educators and community members with the tools to prevent human trafficking and exploitation, OCDE is partnering with Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women and Justice to present the 2025 Ensure Justice conference on March 7-8 in Costa...
Newport Harbor High School student Ryan Honary speaks about his AI-powered fire detection technology with OCDE in 2024.

Weekly roundup: Newport Harbor student launches fire detection system, Fullerton district employee celebrates 40 years, and more

Madeline Gray February 14, 2025
After seeing the devastation of Northern California’s Camp Fire in 2018, then fifth-grade student Ryan Honary felt inspired to do...
High school students hear from educator panels at the College and Career Pathways in the Arts event on Feb. 7.

OCDE, Saddleback College help students set the stage for careers in the arts

Madeline Gray February 13, 2025
More than 600 high schoolers recently explored future opportunities in the arts through workshops, expert panels and networking sessions with...
DHH wrestling team at Willigan Tournament

Breaking barriers: Connections at University High DHH Wrestling team makes mark at national deaf wrestling tournament

Nathaniel Martinez February 13, 2025
As the wrestling teams from University High School and the Connections at University High School’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program gathered around the mat to practice, it was impossible to tell the difference between them — a point head...
Dr. Stefan Bean honored by Junior Achievement

County Supt. Bean recognized for leadership in education with 2024 JA Champion Award

Ian Hanigan February 12, 2025
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean has been recognized with the 2024 JA Champion Award from Junior Achievement...
Woodbridge High School Academic Decathlon team

Woodbridge High continues Academic Decathlon reign with eighth county title in nine years

Ian Hanigan February 7, 2025
Woodbridge High School’s Academic Decathlon team has extended its dynasty, capturing its eighth county championship in nine years. The Irvine...
Centralia Elementary School baile folklórico cropped

Weekly roundup: Centralia students perform at OC Black History Parade, Fountain Valley High to launch AP cybersecurity pilot program, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 7, 2025
Baile folklórico dancers from Centralia Elementary School twirled to traditional music in brightly colored dresses, while Danbrook Elementary’s drumline energized the crowd with bucket drums at the 45th annual OC Black History Month Parade and Unity Festival on Feb. 1....
The 2025 Orange County School Counselors and Counseling Advocates of the Year were honored for their contributions to student success at the annual conference on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

OC school counselors honored for nurturing student success at 11th annual symposium

Madeline Gray February 6, 2025
In celebration of National School Counseling Week, more than 600 counselors and educators came together on Wednesday, Feb. 5 to...
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