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Sam Darnold posing with his retired jersey alongside Head Coach Jaime Ortiz at the Triton Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at the Talega Golf Course in San Clemente.

San Clemente High School alumnus Sam Darnold has jersey retired and is inducted into school’s Hall of Fame

Nathaniel Martinez July 16, 2026
Recipients of the 2025 Outstanding STEM Educator Awards gather for a group photo following last year's awards celebration at the Orange County Department of Education Conference Center in Costa Mesa.

OCDE announces 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators

Vicky Nguyen July 15, 2026
Natalia Abarca, coordinator of OCDE’s Language Services unit, welcomes guests to the 2025 Interpreters and Translators Conference.

Language access professionals to celebrate 10 years of growth at OCDE conference

Vicky Nguyen July 14, 2026
Students in the inaugural Certified Nursing Assistant cohort celebrate completing the tuition-free program offered through a partnership between Orange Unified School District and Santiago Canyon College. Participants completed coursework and hands-on clinical training while still enrolled in high school.

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified, Santiago Canyon College celebrates first certified nursing assistant cohort, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 10, 2026
Dr. Stefan Bean raises his right hand while his four children administer the oath of office during an Orange County Board of Education meeting.

Orange County superintendent, board members sworn in at organizational meeting

Ian Hanigan July 9, 2026
Cassie Parham

Longtime IUSD educator Cassie Parham named district’s next superintendent

Ian Hanigan April 28, 2025
The Irvine Unified School District didn’t have to go far to find its next leader. Following a comprehensive search with...
National Fentanyl Awareness Day graphic

OCDE marks Fentanyl Awareness Day by spotlighting ongoing resources for student safety

Ian Hanigan April 28, 2025
With Fentanyl Awareness Day approaching on April 29, the Orange County Department of Education is encouraging schools to raise awareness...
Dr. Stefan Bean aboard the USS Midway Museum

Dr. Bean reflects on journey from Vietnam to county superintendent at event marking 50th anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind

Ian Hanigan April 27, 2025
Five decades after being airlifted out of Vietnam at age 4, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean addressed a crowd on the deck of a decommissioned aircraft carrier that played a pivotal role in the final days of...
A Huntington Beach Union High School District student, right, high-fives a Westcliff University student-athlete during Inclusive Sports Day at Edison High School.

Weekly roundup: Inclusive Sports Day celebrates students in Huntington Beach, Fullerton students shine in K-pop competition, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 25, 2025
More than 200 students from three Huntington Beach Union High School District campuses gathered at Edison High School on April...
Keep in Mind podcast group

OC high school students launch substance use prevention podcast

Nathaniel Martinez April 25, 2025
Get ready to make room for one more podcast in your rotation. The Orange County Youth Council, administered by OCDE,...
Dr. Rachel H. Monárrez

Orange Unified names Dr. Rachel H. Monárrez as next superintendent

Ian Hanigan April 24, 2025
Following an extensive search, the Orange Unified School District has announced the selection of Dr. Rachel H. Monárrez as its next superintendent. A native of Southern California, Monárrez brings more than 30 years of experience in public education, with a...
Venado students at Battle of the Books

OCDE’s DHH program places third in national Battle of the Books tournament

Nathaniel Martinez April 24, 2025
There’s no need to tell OCDE’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Battle of the Books team to act like they’ve...
Dr. Bean takes a selfie with a student

Light up that halo: Dr. Bean joins law enforcement and Angels to celebrate student success

Ian Hanigan April 24, 2025
Angel Stadium was the site of a big-league celebration on Wednesday as 1,600 OC students were recognized for making positive...
A congratulatory sign outside a school

In a predawn salute, OCDE educators deliver lawn signs to celebrate 44 Distinguished Schools

Ian Hanigan April 23, 2025
Late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, a covert crew of OCDE educators carried out a predawn mission. Call it “Operation Distinction.” The objective? Plant celebratory yard signs at 44 elementary schools recently named 2025 California Distinguished Schools — all...
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2025 AP in the OC Summer Institute opens for teacher registration

Vicky Nguyen April 23, 2025
The Orange County Department of Education is inviting Advanced Placement educators to participate in the 2025 AP in the OC...
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