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Kari Adams speaks onstage at the 2025 Thompson Policy Institute Summit on Disability and Inclusion at Chapman University, standing in front of a presentation screen displaying the words “Inclusive Leadership.”

OCDE and Chapman University partnership aims to strengthen inclusive leadership in schools

Ian Hanigan May 27, 2026
An aerial view shows emergency crews cooling a large industrial storage tank with water at the site of the Garden Grove chemical leak as mist rises from the facility.

Chemical tank update: Evacuation orders lifted as officials declare no further risk to public

Staff reports May 26, 2026
Lainie Rowell, Dr. Stefan Bean and David Blair stand together on the set of the FutureCurrent podcast studio at the Orange County Department of Education.

FutureCurrent: Bright Futures Foundation leader David Blair discusses student-centered innovation

Ian Hanigan May 26, 2026
From left, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, Raelene Velasquez, Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Aller, Sunburst Youth Academy Director Lt. Col. Sarah Rambo, Principal Dinah Ismail, OCDE Executive Director of Special Education Dr. Amita Cloke and OCDE Manager of Human Resources Support Services Lorena Villa pose for a photo during the 2026 California Classified School Employees of the Year recognition ceremony in Sacramento.

Sunburst Youth Academy paraeducator honored as California Classified School Employee of the Year

Vicky Nguyen May 26, 2026
Sierra Vista Middle School students Aryan Shah, Krish Marfatia, Kaito Yamashita and Davis Barbee win the Stephenson Family Award for Sports History at the NHD-CA contest earlier this month.

Orange County claims state-leading honors at National History Day, sends 21 students to finals

Madeline Gray May 22, 2026
Students in line for a school bus

Governor issues order to help students displaced by fires attend schools outside their districts

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Tuesday aimed at easing educational disruptions for students displaced by the destructive...
Exterior view of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento

What the governor’s latest spending plan means for OC schools and communities

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2025
California began 2025 in a stronger fiscal position than it has in recent years, but challenges remain for school districts...
Students at Super Quiz Relay

The academic event season has arrived. Key dates to know in 2025.

Vicky Nguyen January 13, 2025
The new year brings the excitement of academic competitions, where students can dive into challenges that test their knowledge of history, science, math, literature and beyond. From January to June, these events provide platforms for showcasing skills, expanding knowledge and...
Photo of Dr. Al Mijares in his office

Former County Superintendent Al Mijares, visionary leader who shaped education in Orange County, dies at 71

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025
Dr. Al Mijares, a visionary and compassionate educational leader who served as Orange County’s 11th superintendent of schools before his...
Westminster High School Rose Parade 1

Weekly roundup: Westminster High students celebrate Vietnamese culture at Rose Parade, Orange County monitors winds and fire risks, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 10, 2025
Westminster High School’s Vietnamese American Culture Club brought their mission of promoting pride in Vietnamese culture to the national stage...
Fireman

Elevated winds and fire risks persist across Orange County

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025
The National Weather Service has extended its red flag warning for inland Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains through 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Residents are urged to remain vigilant as elevated winds and low humidity combine to create...
A note from Dr. Bean

Orange County superintendent affirms support for Los Angeles County amid devastating wildfires

Staff reports January 8, 2025
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the destructive wildfires impacting Los Angeles...
Hmong families say goodbye to loved ones boarding a bus at a refugee camp in Thailand, reflecting both sorrow and hope as they prepare to journey to the United States. (Image created by Boon Ma Yang for the Hmong History and Cultural Studies Model Curriculum)

Educators invited to explore Hmong history and culture at upcoming conferences

Vicky Nguyen January 7, 2025
K-12 educators from across California are invited to two conferences in February and May to learn about a new model...
OC Pathways student ambassadors at the OC Pathways showcase on Dec. 7.

REGISTER NOW: OC Pathways Showcase to highlight student innovation in education and workforce development

Nathaniel Martinez January 6, 2025
On Feb. 27, OC Pathways will be hosting its annual showcase — a student-led event designed to celebrate the future of education and workforce development. From 4 to 7 p.m. in the Huntington Beach Pavilion of the OC Fairgrounds, the...
County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean is joined by OCDE representatives and officials from the County of Orange Social Services Agency at a ribbon-cutting for the Orangewood Children and Family Center in November.

OCDE and OC Social Services Agency transform wellness space for vulnerable youth

Madeline Gray January 3, 2025
Children arriving at the Orangewood Children and Family Center often face significant challenges, having been removed from their homes due...
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