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Oxford Academy eighth-grader Aaryan Balani explains how his AI-powered invention helps treat people with intermittent strabismus. (Courtesy of ABC7)

Weekly roundup: ABC7 spotlights Oxford Academy eighth-grader’s AI tool for eye alignment condition, and more

Madeline Gray May 1, 2026
Katrina Edmunds is presented with the Outstanding Career Awareness Educator Award.

OCDE now accepting nominations for Outstanding STEM Educator awards

Nathaniel Martinez May 1, 2026
Dr. Stefan Bean speaks on a stage during The Wooden Floor’s Step Beyond Annual Breakfast, with blue lighting, curtains and a podium in the background.

County superintendent shares message of resilience and support at Step Beyond Annual Breakfast

Ian Hanigan April 30, 2026
Briseyda Cabrera Mejia of Estancia High School poses with family members after being recognized as a 2026 AVID Senior Standout.

2026 OC AVID senior standouts earn $431,000 in scholarships

Vicky Nguyen April 30, 2026
2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year Ryan Healy receives a $25,000 check from the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation while receiving congratulations from Superintendent Dr. Bean and his Marco Forster Middle School musical theater students.

OCDE announces 2027 Orange County Teachers of the Year with surprise visits

Staff reports April 29, 2026
2022 CA MTSS PLI

Here’s what to expect at the seventh annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Ian Hanigan May 22, 2024
The Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are once again teaming up to host...

OCDE PAL team honors six campuses, two advisors for building positive school environments

Vicky Nguyen May 21, 2024
Six school-based Peer Assistance Leadership programs and two advisors received surprise visits from representatives of the Orange County Department of...
Title with star Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

WATCH: Get to know these nine standout staff members during Classified School Employee Week

Ian Hanigan May 20, 2024
It’s officially Classified School Employee Week, a time for school districts throughout the county to celebrate the vital contributions of, well, classified school employees. And OCDE is shining a special spotlight on nine individuals who earned a little extra distinction...
Marian Bergeson Elementary School students learn Mandarin Chinese as part of the school's one-way language immersion program. (Courtesy of NBC 4 Los Angeles)

Weekly roundup: NBC highlights first-of-its-kind Mandarin Chinese immersion program in OC, and more

Madeline Gray May 17, 2024
Mandarin Chinese is often said to be one of the hardest languages to master. At Marian Bergeson Elementary in Laguna...
Stephen Lambert

WATCH: OCDE advances drug and alcohol prevention efforts with youth conference

Ian Hanigan May 16, 2024
Why does the Orange County Department of Education prioritize drug and alcohol prevention?  Let’s start with the fact that substances...
Arbolita Elementary School teacher Kathryn Mayfield is announced as a 2025 Orange County Teacher of the Year finalist on Thursday, May 2.

WATCH: Revisit the day OCDE announced the 2025 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Madeline Gray May 15, 2024
On the morning of May 2, six educators received a welcome surprise in their classrooms as they were named this year’s finalists in the countywide teachers of the year program. A big yellow school bus filled with OCDE representatives including...
Students from Panorama Elementary in the Orange Unified School District presented at the 2024 OC Civic Learning Celebration.

WATCH: Orange County youth engage and inspire at OC Civic Learning Celebration

Vicky Nguyen May 14, 2024
Last month, teams of students and educators across Orange County gathered at the OC Holocaust Education Center in Newport Beach...
Dr. Ramon Miramontes with three Westminster High students

College and Career Ready: As Chief Science Officers, students advocate for STEM awareness, engagement

Ian Hanigan May 13, 2024
As part of our “College and Career Ready” series, Orange County Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes recently...
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond visits Godinez Fundamental High School for its annual "Teacher Appreciation Breakfast" on May 6. (Courtesy of the California Department of Education)

Weekly roundup: State superintendent joins Santa Ana Unified in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, and more

Madeline Gray May 10, 2024
In the first full week of May each year, Teacher Appreciation Week is recognized nationally to express gratitude for the contributions educators make to support students’ growth and academic achievement in the classroom and beyond. While Orange County school districts...
Representatives from Carpenter Training Partners connect with students and educators at the OC Pathways Showcase on Dec. 7, 2023.

Youth Apprenticeship Week: OC Pathways enhances on-the-job training for local students

Madeline Gray May 10, 2024
Wrapping up Youth Apprenticeship Week, OC Pathways has celebrated the importance of on-the-job training and in-demand skills, expanding supports for...
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