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Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026

Pacific Drive Elementary School students enjoy oat muffins and fruit during class as part of the Fullerton School District Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Free breakfast is served at third Fullerton School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray August 21, 2026

Graphic that says "A note from Dr. Bean" with image of Dr. Stefan Bean

Dr. Bean: A shared call for the year ahead — All. Together. Now.

Stefan Bean August 20, 2026

California students and educators participate in the Parade of States during the opening ceremony of the 2026 National History Day National Contest at the University of Maryland.

OCDE to launch 2026-27 National History Day season with virtual kickoff

Vicky Nguyen August 19, 2026

Logan Thielen poses at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library after earning first place in the California National Civics Bee. The Brea Junior High School seventh-grader will represent California at the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C., in October.

Brea Junior High student prepares to represent California at National Civics Bee

Vicky Nguyen August 18, 2026

Anaheim Elementary School District educator Mark Anderson is recognized alongside district board members at the 2022 Orange County Music & Arts Administrators Awards ceremony.

OCDE seeks nominations for annual music and arts administrator awards

Madeline Gray August 30, 2023

Education and community leaders play an important role in creating opportunities for students to explore their interests through visual and...

From the desk of Ramon Miramontes, Ed.D.

Miramontes: Charting a course for the future of artificial intelligence in education

Ramon Miramontes August 28, 2023

In the Star Wars universe, whenever a spacecraft makes the jump to light speed, the stars outside the cockpit stretch...

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Elementary adds playgrounds with community support, Orange Unified appoints new superintendent, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2023

Community support for two bond measures led to the transformation of three playgrounds in the Anaheim Elementary School District. Jefferson, Orange Grove and Westmont elementary schools received new playground installations during the summer months. These additions include expansive canopies, offering...

OCDE deputy superintendent issues statement on shooting at Cook’s Corner

Staff reports August 24, 2023

OCDE Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes issued the following statement on Thursday in response to the fatal shooting at Cook’s...

Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School donation

#kindness1billion: Here are some of the acts of kindness shared in the 2022-23 school year

Vicky Nguyen August 23, 2023

Acts of kindness are taking place every day in our communities, offering a glimpse of hope and resilience. The Orange...

2019 Interpreters and Translators Conference

OCDE’s annual Interpreters and Translators Conference returns in September

Vicky Nguyen August 22, 2023

Language access advocates in the K-12 educational system will convene in Costa Mesa for the Orange County Department of Education’s Interpreters and Translators Conference next month. The seventh annual conference of its kind — themed, “Know Your Path: Each Step...

Tropical Storm Hilary: All OC districts expected to resume their regular schedules on Tuesday

Ian Hanigan August 21, 2023

OCDE is tracking the latest developments related to Tropical Storm Hilary. Below is our running digest, with newer stories posted...

Weekly roundup: Girls flag football season kicks off in OC, OCDE outdoor science program nears 50 years, and more

Madeline Gray August 18, 2023

Girls flag football games will commence this Friday at high schools throughout Orange County as part of the sport’s first...

Oxford Preparatory Academy students' plant trees on service day

OC Civic Learning Institute seeks to expand civic engagement among schools and students

Vicky Nguyen August 16, 2023

The Orange County Department of Education is inviting K-12 teachers and administrators who are interested in developing student voice and agency to the annual OC Civic Learning Institute. Led by Dr. Marika Manos, OCDE’s history and social science manager, and...

Students participate in an environmental education field trip with Inside the Outdoors.

Inside the Outdoors to celebrate nearly 50 years of promoting environmental literacy

Madeline Gray August 15, 2023

Since 1974, Inside the Outdoors has introduced elements of environmental education to Orange County classrooms and provided students with opportunities...