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Kari Adams speaks onstage at the 2025 Thompson Policy Institute Summit on Disability and Inclusion at Chapman University, standing in front of a presentation screen displaying the words “Inclusive Leadership.”

OCDE and Chapman University partnership aims to strengthen inclusive leadership in schools

Ian Hanigan May 27, 2026
An aerial view shows emergency crews cooling a large industrial storage tank with water at the site of the Garden Grove chemical leak as mist rises from the facility.

Chemical tank update: Evacuation orders lifted as officials declare no further risk to public

Staff reports May 26, 2026
Lainie Rowell, Dr. Stefan Bean and David Blair stand together on the set of the FutureCurrent podcast studio at the Orange County Department of Education.

FutureCurrent: Bright Futures Foundation leader David Blair discusses student-centered innovation

Ian Hanigan May 26, 2026
From left, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, Raelene Velasquez, Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Aller, Sunburst Youth Academy Director Lt. Col. Sarah Rambo, Principal Dinah Ismail, OCDE Executive Director of Special Education Dr. Amita Cloke and OCDE Manager of Human Resources Support Services Lorena Villa pose for a photo during the 2026 California Classified School Employees of the Year recognition ceremony in Sacramento.

Sunburst Youth Academy paraeducator honored as California Classified School Employee of the Year

Vicky Nguyen May 26, 2026
Sierra Vista Middle School students Aryan Shah, Krish Marfatia, Kaito Yamashita and Davis Barbee win the Stephenson Family Award for Sports History at the NHD-CA contest earlier this month.

Orange County claims state-leading honors at National History Day, sends 21 students to finals

Madeline Gray May 22, 2026
Kindergarteners in a classroom

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...
OCDE McKinney-Vento District Liaisons and SchoolsFirst FCU members distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to campuses on July 24.

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 OC student leaders.

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...
Camp Cove 2023

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...
Ortega taking a picture of Sunburst Youth Academy service dog.

Behind the lens of the Sunburst Youth Academy media team

Nathaniel Martinez July 24, 2024
“Turn your head a little to the left, and now keep your hands to your side,” graduate Armando Ortega of...
Brady Edmunds drops back to pass the football.

Huntington Beach High School quarterback secures multiple D1 offers after freshman season

Nathaniel Martinez July 23, 2024
Every year, roughly 1,000,000 high school athletes compete in football, many of them dreaming to play at the collegiate level....
Dr. Stefan Bean

Q&A: Dr. Stefan Bean talks about overcoming adversity, his path to county superintendent and his vision for OC schools

Ian Hanigan July 22, 2024
Dr. Stefan Bean’s journey to becoming Orange County’s superintendent of schools reads like a movie script, a cinematic tale of resilience and odds overcome. But, as he notes, it’s really a testament to the importance of community. Born in Saigon...
Magnolia High School students sell fresh produce to community members at the MACC Farm Berry Festival on July 13. (Anaheim Union High School District)

Weekly roundup: Anaheim students cultivate community farm fest, Cypress High School graduate selected in MLB draft, and more

Madeline Gray July 19, 2024
On a 2.5-acre farm in Anaheim, students spent their Saturday teaching community members how to make strawberry jam with fresh...
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