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Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026
Pacific Drive Elementary School students enjoy oat muffins and fruit during class as part of the Fullerton School District Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Free breakfast is served at third Fullerton School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray August 21, 2026
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Dr. Bean: A shared call for the year ahead — All. Together. Now.

Stefan Bean August 20, 2026
California students and educators participate in the Parade of States during the opening ceremony of the 2026 National History Day National Contest at the University of Maryland.

OCDE to launch 2026-27 National History Day season with virtual kickoff

Vicky Nguyen August 19, 2026
Logan Thielen poses at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library after earning first place in the California National Civics Bee. The Brea Junior High School seventh-grader will represent California at the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C., in October.

Brea Junior High student prepares to represent California at National Civics Bee

Vicky Nguyen August 18, 2026
The Cypress College booth highlighted its Automotive Technology Pathway during the Empowering the Future: Internships and Career Exploration event at Mile Square Regional Park on May 22.

WATCH: Hands-on event connects students and families with career training opportunities

Ian Hanigan May 23, 2025
Hundreds of students and families attended “Empowering the Future: Internships and Career Exploration” co-hosted by Supervisor Janet Nguyen and County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean.
Panorama Elementary School teacher Kristin Cowan accepts her FNL Advisor Excellence Award at the OC Friday Night Live Partnership annual chapter recognition ceremony May 12.

Student leaders, advisor honored by OC Friday Night Live Partnership for prevention efforts

Madeline Gray May 23, 2025
Quick look: More than 400 students, educators and families recently attended OCDE’s Friday Night Live Chapter Recognition Ceremony, celebrating youth-led...
Side-by-side images show OCDE’s PAL team recognizing Laura Lockwood at Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School in the Magnolia School District and Heather Roney at Oxford Preparatory Academy Middle School in Lake Forest for their Outstanding PAL Advisor Awards.

OCDE PAL team honors five campuses, two advisors for building positive school environments

Vicky Nguyen May 20, 2025
Quick look: Five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and two advisors were honored by the Orange County Department of Education for fostering safe, inclusive and supportive school communities. Five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership programs and two advisors received surprise...
Dr. Bean with his family

WATCH: Good Day LA features OC Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2025
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean was featured this morning on Good Day LA in a segment recognizing...
Title with star Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Get to know the 2025 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Vicky Nguyen May 19, 2025
Quick look: Nine outstanding classified employees from Orange County school districts have been recognized for their dedication and service, with...
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Future of California’s ethnic studies requirement remains uncertain following May budget revision

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2025
Quick look: California’s plan to make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement may be on hold — at least for now — because the governor’s budget doesn’t include funding needed to move it forward. The future of California’s high...
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto and sports radio host Roger Lodge visit College Park Elementary students in Costa Mesa May 9. (Angels Baseball Foundation)

Weekly roundup: Los Angeles Angels bring star power to College Park Elementary, ten school districts named best in music education, and more

Madeline Gray May 16, 2025
College Park Elementary in Costa Mesa was buzzing with excitement last Friday as students and staff rolled out a warm...
teachers and students in classroom

OCDE’s Connections partners with Fullerton Head Start to expand DHH with disabilities program

Nathaniel Martinez May 15, 2025
Quick look: OCDE’s Connections program has expanded its Deaf and Hard of Hearing with Disabilities services to preschoolers through a...
Representatives from the OC Health Care Agency and OCDE celebrate student films at the regional Directing Change awards ceremony May 7. (Orange County Health Care Agency)

OC students recognized for raising mental health awareness through film

Madeline Gray May 14, 2025
Quick look: Six short films created by Orange County students were honored for spotlighting mental health and suicide prevention at the regional Directing Change Film Contest awards, with two advancing to the statewide competition later this month. Through personal storytelling,...
California State Capitol Building

Governor’s plan maintains key education funding as state addresses $12 billion shortfall

Ian Hanigan May 14, 2025
Quick look: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest budget plan for 2025-26 preserves funding for key K-12 programs — including expanded learning...
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