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Weekly roundup: Three OC campuses named 2026 Model Continuation High Schools, and more

Madeline Gray March 13, 2026
County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean speaks from the stage to a seated audience during the Orange County State of Education event

OC State of Education: Dr. Bean delivers a message of progress, partnership and shared responsibility

Ian Hanigan March 13, 2026
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
Language services receiving golden bell.

Orange County education programs shine with 12 Golden Bell Awards

Nathaniel Martinez December 6, 2024
The California School Boards Association has awarded the Orange County Department of Education and 11 local school districts with Golden...
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OC STEM Initiative honors local educators for excellence in STEM education

Nathaniel Martinez December 5, 2024
The OC STEM Initiative, a longtime partner of OCDE, recently recognized 12 educators through its Cox Communications-sponsored Outstanding STEM Educators...
2024 Counselor of the Year Brandon Irvine Gernux presents at the 10th OC Counselor Symposium earlier this year.

OCDE recognizes 10 of the top school counselors and counseling advocates in Orange County

Madeline Gray December 4, 2024
Ten dedicated education professionals have been named the 2025 Orange County Counselors and Counseling Advocates of the Year for their extraordinary contributions to guiding students toward success and supporting school communities. Now in its sixth year, the OC Counselor Recognition...
Students at Brea Canyon High School collect items from food drive

A glance at some of the Thanksgiving food drives hosted by schools across the county

Nathaniel Martinez December 3, 2024
Schools throughout Orange County once again hosted food drives to give back to their communities, collecting a variety of items...
Alicia Parker, the 2024 OCMAA Award recipient for Elementary Visual Art from the Irvine Unified School District, is pictured with award presenter Victoria Gerard, deputy director of the Laguna Art Museum, during last year’s Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards Ceremony.

Educators and advocates to be honored at 2025 Orange County Music and Arts Administrator Awards

Vicky Nguyen December 2, 2024
Teachers and administrators who empower students to be creative and work toward unlocking their potential through arts education will be...
High school students in red T-shirts sitting on stone steps, engaged in conversation during a leadership program event, with trees in the background

Bank of America’s Student Leaders program now accepting applications

Ian Hanigan November 27, 2024
Summer may feel like a long ways away, but now is the time for Orange County high school students to start thinking about what kinds of meaningful opportunities are available. To that end, applications are open for Bank of America’s...
Dr. Stefan Bean

WATCH: Dr. Bean shares what he’s thankful for this holiday season

Ian Hanigan November 26, 2024
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean shared his thoughts on gratitude in a holiday message to OCDE staff and the...
A 2024 Orange High School graduate holds up her diploma at graduation. (Orange Unified School District)

OC graduation rates, chronic absenteeism trends show positive momentum

Ian Hanigan November 25, 2024
Last week, state education officials rolled out the 2024 California School Dashboard, featuring color-coded gauges and other visuals to show...
GGUSD 2024 Honor Roll

Weekly roundup: 20 Orange County school districts named to 2024 Honor Roll, Gilbert High School celebrates peace through art, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 22, 2024
Twenty school districts in Orange County have earned a spot on the 2024 Honor Roll — a prestigious list released by Educational Results Partnership — recognizing top-performing schools and districts that demonstrate success in improving student achievement and closing achievement...
Students interact with an industry professional at a Future Leaders Conference exhibit, featuring a keyboard, microphone, and other tools for hands-on learning and career exploration.

WATCH: Future Leaders Conference inspires OC students with AI innovation and career workshops

Ian Hanigan November 21, 2024
Hundreds of students gathered at the JW Marriott in Anaheim on Wednesday for the Future Leaders Conference, an event designed...
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