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

Madeline Gray March 13, 2026
County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean speaks from the stage to a seated audience during the Orange County State of Education event

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

Ian Hanigan March 13, 2026
Megan Arthurton of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District stands with her award after receiving the Irene Schoepfle Lifetime Achievement Award for Music at the 2026 OCMAA Awards.

Spotlight shines on arts educators, advocates at 2026 OCMAA Awards

Vicky Nguyen March 12, 2026
Students give a presentation on the ethics of AI at last year's Student and Community Voice AI Summit.

Students, educators to share real-world AI classroom experiences at Student and Community Voice AI Summit

Nathaniel Martinez March 12, 2026
A photo from 1893 showing students at Garden Grove School

OCDE’s origin story dates back to this day in 1889

Ian Hanigan March 11, 2026
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...
A Clinton Elementary School student is cheered on by teachers and staff as they arrive on campus. (Courtesy of Garden Grove Unified)

Back to school: Here’s a list of the 2024-25 start dates in Orange County

Madeline Gray August 12, 2024
With backpacks packed and colorful writing supplies in tow, Orange County students are getting ready to return to another year...
Los Alamitos HS student Rylee Robles

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos student empowers peers with AI insights, Anaheim elementary superintendent highlight goals for school year, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 9, 2024
While many students take a break during the summer, Rylee Robles, a rising senior at Los Alamitos High School, is leveraging educational tools like artificial intelligence to stay ahead. Throughout the 2023-24 school year, Rylee balanced class assignments, sports and...
Students with their giveaways.

CalOptima, OCDE equip students for success at Back to School Health and Wellness Fair

Nathaniel Martinez August 7, 2024
CalOptima, in partnership with OCDE, recently hosted its annual Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair at Columbus Tustin Park to provide...
2023 Interpreters and Translators Conference

Language access advocates to convene for 2024 Interpreters and Translators Conference

Vicky Nguyen August 7, 2024
Language access advocates in the TK-12 educational system will convene in Costa Mesa for the Orange County Department of Education’s...
Kindergarteners in a classroom

What families should know about the state’s Universal PreKindergarten program

Madeline Gray August 6, 2024
Ensuring that all early learners in California have access to a quality education has become a top priority through the state’s Universal PreKindergarten initiative. Launched by the California Department of Education in 2021, Universal PreKindergarten aims to help families choose...
OCDE McKinney-Vento District Liaisons and SchoolsFirst FCU members distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to campuses on July 24.

Weekly roundup: OCDE delivers backpacks to campuses in need, Fullerton student creates ocean conservation curriculum, and more

Madeline Gray August 2, 2024
More than 450 backpacks filled with classroom supplies were recently hand-delivered to school campuses throughout Orange County ahead of the...
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