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Edison High School arts educator Autumn Garcia and her students attend the opening reception of the "OC Arts and Disability: Arts on the Move Stamped!" exhibit at the Huntington Beach Art Center Saturday, Nov. 7. (Courtesy of Huntington Beach Art Center)

Weekly roundup: Students with disabilities curate exhibit at Huntington Beach Art Center, and more

Madeline Gray November 13, 2026
A laptop on a desk displays an Outlook-style email icon with a red warning symbol, with a coffee mug, potted plant and stacked books with an apple in the background.

Nationwide Microsoft outage disrupts email services for OCDE, other organizations

Ian Hanigan November 12, 2026
OCDE and County of Orange Social Services Agency staff gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 24, 2025, celebrating the transformation of four spaces at the Orangewood Children and Family Center into welcoming, trauma-informed environments for children and families.

OCDE, County of Orange Social Services Agency team up to encourage more families to foster

Vicky Nguyen November 10, 2026
Veterans, families and students in group photo

PHOTOS: Veterans Day takes on special meaning in Los Alamitos Unified

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean, seated in a wheelchair, poses with Dr. Christine Olmstead in the FutureCurrent podcast studio. Microphones, recording equipment and a screen displaying the podcast logo are visible in the background.

FutureCurrent: Christine Olmstead on belonging, engagement and redesigning schools

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
Students with their giveaways.

CalOptima, OCDE equip students for success at Back to School Health and Wellness Fair

Nathaniel Martinez August 7, 2024
CalOptima, in partnership with OCDE, recently hosted its annual Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair at Columbus Tustin Park to provide...
2023 Interpreters and Translators Conference

Language access advocates to convene for 2024 Interpreters and Translators Conference

Vicky Nguyen August 7, 2024
Language access advocates in the TK-12 educational system will convene in Costa Mesa for the Orange County Department of Education’s...
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 state’s Universal PreKindergarten initiative. Launched by the California Department of Education in 2021, Universal PreKindergarten aims to help families choose...
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...
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 unparalleled dedication to their communities for an opportunity to gain workplace experience. The program selects around 300 community-oriented high school...
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...
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 Class 33 directed one of his former instructors, or cadre members, as he captured his staff portrait. This reversal 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....
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