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Students from Segerstrom High School’s Class of 2025 take part in their graduation ceremony on May 28.

Weekly roundup: OC districts join CSU Direct Admission Program for fall 2026, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 12, 2025
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: OCDE is investing in bold ideas to strengthen student success

Stefan Bean December 10, 2025
mathematics lesson

OCDE to host Math Instructional Materials Fair on Jan. 22

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens scholarship application period for student members

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025
Mesa View Middle School students took part in an aerial art project, creating a live image of a humpback whale for the Art for the Sky program. (Screenshot courtesy of Daniel Dancer)

Weekly roundup: Mesa View students create 130-foot whale art in campuswide project, and more

Madeline Gray December 5, 2025
Children's book author Vicky Fang presents her book, "AlphaBot" for students ahead of the STEAM Race to Space Reading Challenge.

STEAM reading challenge for students prepares to launch this fall

Madeline Gray August 28, 2024
In November, Orange County students from transitional kindergarten to 12th grade will be invited to take their love of books...
Monroe Elementary Language Academy first day of school

2024-25 school year: Here’s a roundup of back-to-school posts from social media

Vicky Nguyen August 28, 2024
From festive balloon arches to red carpet arrivals, school districts across Orange County are rolling out the welcome mat for...
ITO 50th Anniversary featured image

Inside the Outdoors marks 50 years of inspiring environmental stewardship in Orange County

Vicky Nguyen August 27, 2024
For half a century, Inside the Outdoors has been at the forefront of environmental education in Orange County, fostering a deep connection between students and the natural world. Since its inception in 1974, the program — administered by the Orange...
Mental Health Summit attendees

WATCH: OCDE Mental Health Summit doubles attendance from previous year

Ian Hanigan August 26, 2024
The Orange County Department of Education hosted its second annual Mental Health Summit at the Hilton Orange County on Thursday,...
Santa Ana community partners unveil first playful learning installation

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana community partners unveil first playful learning installation, OC superintendent of schools’ leadership vision, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 23, 2024
In a collaboration aimed at enhancing community learning, UCI School of Education, the City of Santa Ana, Northgate Market and...
Language professionals gather at the Interpreters and Translators Conference hosted by OCDE last year.

OCDE will honor language professionals on International Translation Day

Madeline Gray August 21, 2024
On Sept. 30, language professionals will gather internationally to recognize the work of those who translate text and interpret speech across the roughly 7,000 languages spoken in the world.  This year, the Orange County Department of Education will join in...
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: Emotional intelligence + community collaboration = leading with heart

Stefan Bean August 21, 2024
Throughout my career, two principles have emerged as essential to effective leadership in education: emotional intelligence and actively involving key...
Buena Park School District Superintendent Dr. Julienne Lee celebrates the park opening with Whitaker Elementary students on Aug. 7. (Photos courtesy of Buena Park School District)

Weekly roundup: Buena Park district unveils recreation area, county superintendent interviewed by EdSource, and more

Madeline Gray August 16, 2024
Playing pickle ball, running on the track and swinging on the playground set are just a few activities that await...
Virginia Resichl and Marika Manos present at 2023 OC Civic Learning Celebration

OC Civic Learning Institute to empower educators with tools for fostering civic engagement in students

Vicky Nguyen August 15, 2024
Imagine a classroom where young voices are not just heard but empowered — where students discover the strength of their agency and the role they can play in shaping their communities.  The Orange County Department of Education is set to...
Moises Plascencia handing a pumkin to Julian.

Rooted in family: The story of Julian’s multicolored pumpkins

Nathaniel Martinez August 14, 2024
When Carver Elementary kindergartener Julian Escalera was asked to bring a pumpkin to school last Halloween, he was a bit...
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