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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
Orange County Registrar of Voters representative speaks to a student at a youth resource fair on June 22, 2023.

State and local leaders encourage students to use their voice by pre-registering to vote

Vicky Nguyen September 13, 2023
More than a million students in the state have pre-registered to vote through the High School Voter Education Weeks initiative,...
David M. Giordano

OCDE names David Giordano as new associate superintendent of Administrative Services

Ian Hanigan September 12, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education has tapped a veteran business services leader to be its next associate superintendent of...
Teacher with students in classroom

OCDE partners on national initiative for inclusive education

Ian Hanigan September 11, 2023
Reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusive education, the Orange County Department of Education has been selected by the SWIFT Education Center at the University of Kansas to participate in a national initiative aimed at increasing belonging and learning opportunities for...
SAUSD Heninger Elementary film pathway program

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified students gain filmmaking experience, National History Day turns 50, and more

Vicky Nguyen September 8, 2023
A college and career pathway program at Heninger Elementary is giving students opportunities to share their personal stories through writing,...
Students compete in the Super Quiz Relay at the Orange County Academic Decathlon.

OCDE recruits school teams for upcoming Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon events

Madeline Gray September 7, 2023
At the California Academic Decathlon in March, Orange County students took home a total of 84 individual medals and six...
NHD-OC kickoff event

National History Day contest celebrates 50th anniversary

Vicky Nguyen September 5, 2023
National History Day is commemorating 50 years of engaging young historians in cultivating critical thinking, honing research skills and nurturing a deeper understanding of the country’s past.  To celebrate, the Orange County Department of Education is assisting National History Day...
Beechwood School students make use of their new hockey rink donated by the Anaheim Ducks Foundation and the Anaheim Ducks S.C.O.R.E. program. (Courtesy of the Anaheim Ducks)

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Ducks donate hockey rink to Beechwood, OC campuses rank among U.S. News’ best high schools, and more

Madeline Gray September 1, 2023
The Fullerton School District recently expanded its facilities with a brand new hockey rink thanks to the Anaheim Ducks.  On...
The Westminster School District welcomes students and school staff back to campuses on Tuesday, Aug. 29. (Courtesy of Westminster School District)

Orange County campuses ring in the 2023-24 school year with new and returning students

Madeline Gray August 31, 2023
“Make today great.” “Spread happiness.” “You got this.” These are just a few of the messages of encouragement students were...
U.S. News Best High Schools logo

OC schools rank among nation’s best in latest U.S. News report

Vicky Nguyen August 30, 2023
Numerous public schools in Orange County made their way onto the U.S. News & World Report’s yearly breakdown of the nation’s best high schools, which examined data from more than 25,000 campuses.  Oxford Academy in the Anaheim Union High School...
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...
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