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Volunteers take part in a previous California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach.

Inside the Outdoors invites volunteers to 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day

Vicky Nguyen September 15, 2026
The Portola Singers from Irvine Unified School District perform “Measure Me, Sky!” by Elaine Hagenberg during the 2026 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards. The ensemble is directed by Adrian Rangel-Sanchez, the 2025 OCMAA Award recipient for Secondary Vocal Music.

OCDE seeks nominations for 2026-27 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards

Vicky Nguyen September 14, 2026
OCDE Prevention Education Coordinator Stephan Lambert speaks with an attendee during the department’s Thrive Resource Fair on Sept. 25, 2025, at the OCDE Conference Center in Costa Mesa.

Weekly roundup: OCDE staff featured in Educational Leadership article on student digital wellness, and more

Vicky Nguyen September 11, 2026
Person viewing OCDE’s redesigned website on a laptop and smartphone, showing the site’s responsive layout across desktop and mobile devices.

OCDE launches redesigned website with fresh look and improved user experience

Ian Hanigan September 10, 2026
Los Alamitos High School students work behind the microphones during the school’s first student-produced live varsity football broadcast on Sept. 4.

Los Alamitos High students take the controls for first live sports broadcast

Vicky Nguyen September 10, 2026
University High School DHH students

Alumni return to University High’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program to share career journeys

Nathaniel Martinez December 12, 2024
For some students, including those with disabilities, a bright future can often feel difficult to imagine. That’s why the Connections...
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: 5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward

Stefan Bean December 11, 2024
The holiday season is a natural time for reflection. For organizations like ours, it’s a chance to assess progress, refine...
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean meets with students and staff from Los Alamitos Unified School District at the OC Pathways K-16 Collaborative Engagement Exhibition on Dec. 2. (Los Alamitos Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: OCDE hosts 140 community members at K-16 career education exhibition, Fullerton College launches drone technology program, and more

Madeline Gray December 6, 2024
More than 140 community members, educators and students gathered on Tuesday, Dec. 2 for the K-16 Collaborative Engagement Exhibition. Hosted by OC Pathways, the event highlighted innovative strategies to strengthen work-based learning opportunities for Orange County scholars. County Superintendent of...
Language services receiving golden bell.

Orange County education programs shine with 12 Golden Bell Awards

Nathaniel Martinez December 6, 2024
The California School Boards Association has awarded the Orange County Department of Education and 11 local school districts with Golden...
group photo of Outstanding STEM educators

OC STEM Initiative honors local educators for excellence in STEM education

Nathaniel Martinez December 5, 2024
The OC STEM Initiative, a longtime partner of OCDE, recently recognized 12 educators through its Cox Communications-sponsored Outstanding STEM Educators...
2024 Counselor of the Year Brandon Irvine Gernux presents at the 10th OC Counselor Symposium earlier this year.

OCDE recognizes 10 of the top school counselors and counseling advocates in Orange County

Madeline Gray December 4, 2024
Ten dedicated education professionals have been named the 2025 Orange County Counselors and Counseling Advocates of the Year for their extraordinary contributions to guiding students toward success and supporting school communities. Now in its sixth year, the OC Counselor Recognition...
Students at Brea Canyon High School collect items from food drive

A glance at some of the Thanksgiving food drives hosted by schools across the county

Nathaniel Martinez December 3, 2024
Schools throughout Orange County once again hosted food drives to give back to their communities, collecting a variety of items...
Alicia Parker, the 2024 OCMAA Award recipient for Elementary Visual Art from the Irvine Unified School District, is pictured with award presenter Victoria Gerard, deputy director of the Laguna Art Museum, during last year’s Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards Ceremony.

Educators and advocates to be honored at 2025 Orange County Music and Arts Administrator Awards

Vicky Nguyen December 2, 2024
Teachers and administrators who empower students to be creative and work toward unlocking their potential through arts education will be...
High school students in red T-shirts sitting on stone steps, engaged in conversation during a leadership program event, with trees in the background

Bank of America’s Student Leaders program now accepting applications

Ian Hanigan November 27, 2024
Summer may feel like a long ways away, but now is the time for Orange County high school students to start thinking about what kinds of meaningful opportunities are available. To that end, applications are open for Bank of America’s...
Dr. Stefan Bean

WATCH: Dr. Bean shares what he’s thankful for this holiday season

Ian Hanigan November 26, 2024
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean shared his thoughts on gratitude in a holiday message to OCDE staff and the...
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