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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
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...
Collection of story features from 2024

That’s a wrap: A look back at the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2024

Ian Hanigan December 26, 2024
From welcoming new leadership and integrating artificial intelligence to honoring outstanding educators and celebrating five decades of environmental education, 2024...
Orange County Register’s 125 Most Influential People for 2024 graphic

Students and educators among the OC Register’s 125 Most Influential People for 2024

Ian Hanigan December 23, 2024
Sylvia Mendez, the civil rights icon and education advocate who has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the landmark Mendez v. Westminster case, which led to the desegregation of California schools, has been named one of the Orange County Register’s...
Teachers wrap gifts for their students

OC schools give back to their communities for the holidays

Nathaniel Martinez December 23, 2024
What better way to kick off the holiday season than by spreading holiday cheer? Students, teachers and district staff across...
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