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Four education leaders pose at the Fullerton School District Board of Education meeting on July 27, 2026, holding a large ceremonial $525,000 check from OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative.

OCDE opens second round of Innovation Funding Initiative, offering up to $525,000 per project

Ian Hanigan October 7, 2026
From left, Lynne Pentecost, CEO of Schoolhaus Advisors Inc.; Sara Ludovise and Yarib Dheming of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors; Orange County Board of Education Trustee Mari Barke; Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean; board Clerk Dr. Ken Williams; board President Tim Shaw; Inside the Outdoors Operations Manager Stephanie Smith; and Robert Demmond, associate principal with tBP/Architecture, gather for the Rancho Soñado groundbreaking.

Groundbreaking marks the return to Rancho Soñado for OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2026
Saddleback High School students learn about plants and growing techniques during a Sept. 21 event celebrating the school’s $10,000 Future Innovators Initiative grant from Hyundai.

$10,000 Hyundai grant supports Saddleback High’s plans for outdoor STEM learning

Vicky Nguyen October 6, 2026
Attendees pose with Carl the Collector and OCDE Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, in orange, during the department’s International Translation Day celebration at PBS SoCal studios in Costa Mesa.

OCDE celebrates International Translation Day at PBS SoCal studios

Vicky Nguyen October 5, 2026
Stacey Middle School students perform El Baile de las Cintas, or the dance of the ribbons, at the City's Fall Festival Culture Night on Sept. 24 honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. (Photos courtesy of Westminster School District)

Weekly roundup: Westminster students honor Hispanic Heritage Month through music and dance, and more

Madeline Gray October 2, 2026
ITO 50th Anniversary featured image

Inside the Outdoors marks 50 years of inspiring environmental stewardship in Orange County

Vicky Nguyen August 27, 2024
For half a century, Inside the Outdoors has been at the forefront of environmental education in Orange County, fostering a...
Mental Health Summit attendees

WATCH: OCDE Mental Health Summit doubles attendance from previous year

Ian Hanigan August 26, 2024
The Orange County Department of Education hosted its second annual Mental Health Summit at the Hilton Orange County on Thursday,...
Santa Ana community partners unveil first playful learning installation

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana community partners unveil first playful learning installation, OC superintendent of schools’ leadership vision, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 23, 2024
In a collaboration aimed at enhancing community learning, UCI School of Education, the City of Santa Ana, Northgate Market and the Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative recently unveiled a giant abacus at the Main Street and McFadden Avenue bus stop....
Language professionals gather at the Interpreters and Translators Conference hosted by OCDE last year.

OCDE will honor language professionals on International Translation Day

Madeline Gray August 21, 2024
On Sept. 30, language professionals will gather internationally to recognize the work of those who translate text and interpret speech...
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: Emotional intelligence + community collaboration = leading with heart

Stefan Bean August 21, 2024
Throughout my career, two principles have emerged as essential to effective leadership in education: emotional intelligence and actively involving key...
Buena Park School District Superintendent Dr. Julienne Lee celebrates the park opening with Whitaker Elementary students on Aug. 7. (Photos courtesy of Buena Park School District)

Weekly roundup: Buena Park district unveils recreation area, county superintendent interviewed by EdSource, and more

Madeline Gray August 16, 2024
Playing pickle ball, running on the track and swinging on the playground set are just a few activities that await Buena Park School District students thanks to the recent opening of Whitaker Park. In partnership with the City of Buena...
Virginia Resichl and Marika Manos present at 2023 OC Civic Learning Celebration

OC Civic Learning Institute to empower educators with tools for fostering civic engagement in students

Vicky Nguyen August 15, 2024
Imagine a classroom where young voices are not just heard but empowered — where students discover the strength of their...
Moises Plascencia handing a pumkin to Julian.

Rooted in family: The story of Julian’s multicolored pumpkins

Nathaniel Martinez August 14, 2024
When Carver Elementary kindergartener Julian Escalera was asked to bring a pumpkin to school last Halloween, he was a bit...
A Clinton Elementary School student is cheered on by teachers and staff as they arrive on campus. (Courtesy of Garden Grove Unified)

Back to school: Here’s a list of the 2024-25 start dates in Orange County

Madeline Gray August 12, 2024
With backpacks packed and colorful writing supplies in tow, Orange County students are getting ready to return to another year of fun-filled learning in and out of the classroom.  However, as the community prepares for a new school year, it...
Los Alamitos HS student Rylee Robles

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos student empowers peers with AI insights, Anaheim elementary superintendent highlight goals for school year, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 9, 2024
While many students take a break during the summer, Rylee Robles, a rising senior at Los Alamitos High School, is...
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