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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

WATCH: Dr. Stefan Bean sworn in as Orange County’s 12th superintendent of schools

Ian Hanigan July 3, 2024

Dr. Stefan Bean took the ceremonial oath of office at Wednesday’s Orange County Board of Education meeting, marking his formal...

WATCH: Tributes pour in to honor Dr. Mijares’ 12 years as county superintendent

Staff reports July 3, 2024

“Kindness is a virtue that powerfully manifests character, and character defines who you are.” — Dr. Al Mijares, Orange County superintendent...

shuttestock image of focused audience business conference

OCDE to host Unconventional Conference alongside California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Vicky Nguyen July 3, 2024

The Orange County Department of Education is breaking new ground this July with an addition to the annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute, which is being held at the Anaheim Convention Center. From July 16 through July 18 at Hilton...

Educators and law enforcement to convene in OC for 15th annual Safe Schools Conference

Staff reports July 2, 2024

Continuing a united effort to bolster school safety, more than 500 professionals from education and law enforcement will gather for...

Teacher Danica Perez (far right) and her students, accompanied by local biologists, lead a successful cleanup effort at Coyote Hills Tree Park in May, focusing on removing invasive plants to restore the park's natural ecosystem.

Weekly roundup: Fullerton students join park restoration effort, TK students exempt from English-language proficiency test, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 28, 2024

Inspired to expand their own cleanup efforts, a teacher and students from Fullerton Union High School have embarked on a...

California high schools will require personal finance course for graduation under new bill

Madeline Gray June 28, 2024

Beginning with the graduating class of 2031, high school students in California will be required to complete one semester of a personal finance course before receiving their diplomas. On Saturday, June 29, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2927 to...

Orange County Students at National History Day

OC students shine at National History Day Contest

Nathaniel Martinez June 26, 2024

Orange County students showcased their impressive knowledge of historical events and their impact at the National History Day Contest in...

Educator Marianne Taylor discusses garden tasks with a student at Harbor Learning Center South Campus in Fountain Valley, while being filmed by KCAL News for a segment on Nov. 2, 2023.

OCDE’s Connections program earns Grazer Outstanding Achievement in Learning Award

Vicky Nguyen June 24, 2024

The Orange County Department of Education’s Special Education Services division, home to the Connections program, has been honored with the...

Laguna Beach High School Engineering Club

Weekly roundup: Laguna Beach students inspire younger peers through engineering workshops, Sunburst Youth Academy celebrates milestone, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 21, 2024

Laguna Beach High School’s Engineering Club, founded by rising senior Kamal Dimler, is aiming to make an impact this summer by sharing their passion for engineering with younger students at the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach. Through engaging,...

Dr. Stefan Bean selected as next Orange County superintendent of schools

Ian Hanigan June 18, 2024

Longtime educator Dr. Stefan Bean, who currently serves as executive director of the Irvine International Academy, has been selected to...