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Edison High School arts educator Autumn Garcia and her students attend the opening reception of the "OC Arts and Disability: Arts on the Move Stamped!" exhibit at the Huntington Beach Art Center Saturday, Nov. 7. (Courtesy of Huntington Beach Art Center)

Weekly roundup: Students with disabilities curate exhibit at Huntington Beach Art Center, and more

Madeline Gray November 13, 2026
A laptop on a desk displays an Outlook-style email icon with a red warning symbol, with a coffee mug, potted plant and stacked books with an apple in the background.

Nationwide Microsoft outage disrupts email services for OCDE, other organizations

Ian Hanigan November 12, 2026
OCDE and County of Orange Social Services Agency staff gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 24, 2025, celebrating the transformation of four spaces at the Orangewood Children and Family Center into welcoming, trauma-informed environments for children and families.

OCDE, County of Orange Social Services Agency team up to encourage more families to foster

Vicky Nguyen November 10, 2026
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PHOTOS: Veterans Day takes on special meaning in Los Alamitos Unified

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean, seated in a wheelchair, poses with Dr. Christine Olmstead in the FutureCurrent podcast studio. Microphones, recording equipment and a screen displaying the podcast logo are visible in the background.

FutureCurrent: Christine Olmstead on belonging, engagement and redesigning schools

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
Keep in Mind podcast group

OC high school students launch substance use prevention podcast

Nathaniel Martinez April 25, 2025
Get ready to make room for one more podcast in your rotation. The Orange County Youth Council, administered by OCDE,...
Dr. Rachel H. Monárrez

Orange Unified names Dr. Rachel H. Monárrez as next superintendent

Ian Hanigan April 24, 2025
Following an extensive search, the Orange Unified School District has announced the selection of Dr. Rachel H. Monárrez as its...
Venado students at Battle of the Books

OCDE’s DHH program places third in national Battle of the Books tournament

Nathaniel Martinez April 24, 2025
There’s no need to tell OCDE’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Battle of the Books team to act like they’ve been at the podium before. Because they have.   After top finishes in the preliminaries and playoffs, the DHH team from...
Dr. Bean takes a selfie with a student

Light up that halo: Dr. Bean joins law enforcement and Angels to celebrate student success

Ian Hanigan April 24, 2025
Angel Stadium was the site of a big-league celebration on Wednesday as 1,600 OC students were recognized for making positive...
A congratulatory sign outside a school

In a predawn salute, OCDE educators deliver lawn signs to celebrate 44 Distinguished Schools

Ian Hanigan April 23, 2025
Late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, a covert crew of OCDE educators carried out a predawn mission. Call it...
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2025 AP in the OC Summer Institute opens for teacher registration

Vicky Nguyen April 23, 2025
The Orange County Department of Education is inviting Advanced Placement educators to participate in the 2025 AP in the OC Summer Institute, a 30-hour hybrid training experience taking place online from July 21 through July 25. Endorsed by the College...
A Laguna Beach Unified student uses a trash picker to sort compost during a districtwide waste audit focused on reducing landfill waste.

Orange County schools and districts recognized with 2025 California Green Ribbon Awards

Vicky Nguyen April 22, 2025
Framed by coastal hills and just steps from the Pacific Ocean, the campuses of the Laguna Beach Unified School District...
Inside the Outdoors group cleanup

Inside the Outdoors celebrates Earth Month with community events

Vicky Nguyen April 22, 2025
Inside the Outdoors, the Orange County Department of Education’s hands-on environmental education program, is once again embracing the spirit of...
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, OCDE director of career education Kathy Boyd and more celebrate the 12th annual OC Pathways Showcase with students from 16 local school districts.

OC Pathways earns state recognition in California’s career education master plan

Madeline Gray April 21, 2025
The OC Pathways program, led by the Orange County Department of Education, has been recognized in California’s new Master Plan for Career Education as a model for preparing students for success through high-quality career education and work-based learning.  Released by...
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Community event will honor the life and legacy of former County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares

Ian Hanigan April 18, 2025
Educators, community members and civic leaders will gather on Tuesday, April 22, to celebrate the life and legacy of former...
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