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Katrina Edmunds is presented with the Outstanding Career Awareness Educator Award.

OCDE now accepting nominations for Outstanding STEM Educator awards

Nathaniel Martinez May 1, 2026
Dr. Stefan Bean speaks on a stage during The Wooden Floor’s Step Beyond Annual Breakfast, with blue lighting, curtains and a podium in the background.

County superintendent shares message of resilience and support at Step Beyond Annual Breakfast

Ian Hanigan April 30, 2026
Briseyda Cabrera Mejia of Estancia High School poses with family members after being recognized as a 2026 AVID Senior Standout.

2026 OC AVID senior standouts earn $431,000 in scholarships

Vicky Nguyen April 30, 2026
2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year Ryan Healy receives a $25,000 check from the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation while receiving congratulations from Superintendent Dr. Bean and his Marco Forster Middle School musical theater students.

OCDE announces 2027 Orange County Teachers of the Year with surprise visits

Staff reports April 29, 2026
FutureCurrent podcast episode with Dr. Bean and Adan Correa

FutureCurrent: Neurodiversity advocate Adán Correa on life on the spectrum, belonging and connection

Vicky Nguyen April 28, 2026
Venado Middle School students pose with their multiple NHD-OC medals alongside teacher and coach Hector Gamboa, and OCDE Coordinator Julie Hull.

Orange County students shine at NHD-OC contest as 107 advance to state finals

Madeline Gray March 25, 2026
Quick look: About 107 students from across Orange County have earned a spot at the National History Day–California state competition...
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OCDE to host April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach police captain

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2026
Quick look: OCDE will host a free April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness led by Seal Beach Police...
Students in Trabuco Hills High School’s marching band drumline, wearing navy and white uniforms with plumed helmets, perform during a football game in front of a packed stadium crowd.

Two Orange County schools earn state recognition for arts education

Ian Hanigan March 23, 2026
Quick look: Two Orange County schools — Trabuco Hills High School and Orange County School of the Arts — have been recognized by the state for providing high-quality, inclusive arts education. Two Orange County schools have been recognized by the...
University High School students wearing medals in front of a California Academic Decathlon backdrop.

OC teams shine at state Academic Decathlon; University High advances to nationals

Ian Hanigan March 23, 2026
Quick look: Woodbridge, University and Valencia high schools placed among the top teams at the 2026 California Academic Decathlon. Based...
SeaCliff Elementary School students plan, produce and film their segments for the Sea Star News broadcast. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot Staff Photographer)

Weekly roundup: Huntington Beach students launch Sea Star News, 888 high schoolers named OC Artists of the Year nominees, and more

Madeline Gray March 20, 2026
Seacliff Elementary School students are stepping into the studio, taking on roles as anchors, camera operators, scriptwriters and field reporters...
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OCDE, District Attorney’s Office to host session on addressing hate incidents in schools

Ian Hanigan March 19, 2026
Educational leaders from across Orange County are invited to attend an upcoming convening hosted by OCDE and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office focused on identifying, preventing and responding to hate incidents and hate crimes in school settings. The no-cost...
Students attend a field trip at the Shipley Nature Center with Inside the Outdoors staff and their families.

WATCH: Inside the Outdoors program highlighted as rebuild of Rancho Soñado site moves forward

Madeline Gray March 18, 2026
Quick look: Inside the Outdoors, OCDE’s hands-on science program, was recently featured at the Orange County State of Education event,...
FutureCurrent podcast guest Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez

FutureCurrent: Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez on mentorship, opportunity and possibility

Vicky Nguyen March 17, 2026
In the sixth episode of FutureCurrent, Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez reflects on mentorship, representation and opportunity, sharing how role models and honest guidance can help students envision new paths.

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

Madeline Gray March 13, 2026
Three Orange County campuses — Back Bay High School, Brea Canyon High School and Gilbert High School — have been named Model Continuation High Schools, an honor awarded to 59 campuses statewide for their efforts to support students as they...
County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean speaks from the stage to a seated audience during the Orange County State of Education event

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

Ian Hanigan March 13, 2026
Quick look: Education and community leaders gathered for the Orange County State of Education as County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean...
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