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REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026

UC Irvine student apprentice Alina Yuan, left, collaborates with marketing program manager Kimberly Chai on design concepts for Division of Career Pathways materials at UC Irvine.

WATCH: OCDE, UC Irvine apprenticeships support Orange County workforce pipeline

Vicky Nguyen April 1, 2026

Leadership coach Allyson Apsey joined Dr. Stefan Bean on set for the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: Leadership coach Allyson Apsey on building stronger school cultures

Madeline Gray March 31, 2026

Anaheim Union educators at the Student & Community Voice AI Summit

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026

Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026

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...

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 2024 Interpreters and Translators Conference in October. The eighth annual conference — themed “Bridging Communities through Language Access, Education and...

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...

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...

Golden Night Festival by eighth-grade student Franchesca Sta. Maria from Irvine Intermediate in the Garden Grove Unified School District

91st Festival of Arts showcases more than 200 pieces by Orange County students

Vicky Nguyen July 30, 2024

More than 200 pieces of artwork created by budding artists — ranging from transitional kindergarteners to seniors in high school — are on display at the 2024 Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach in the Junior Art Exhibit. Set in...

Four Orange County high school students selected for Bank of America’s Student Leadership program

Nathaniel Martinez July 29, 2024

Bank of America’s annual Student Leaders program has selected four of Orange County’s brightest high school students who have shown...

Weekly roundup: Inside the Outdoors enriches experience for Santa Ana campers, Marina High unveils enhanced tennis courts, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 26, 2024

More than 65 students from schools in Santa Ana are spending their summer breaks at Camp Cove. Located at Crystal...

Dr. Stefan Bean and others at the active shooter training

County superintendent visits active shooter training event hosted by OC Sheriff’s Department

Ian Hanigan July 25, 2024

In recent weeks, new County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean has been making the rounds to get to know OCDE’s community partners. On Friday, July 19, school safety was top of mind as he attended an active shooter training event organized...