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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

State superintendent appoints Irvine Unified student for the 2023 U.S. Senate Youth Program

Vicky Nguyen December 8, 2022

A Northwood High School senior who already has a long list of accomplishments under her belt was chosen by State...

With grant funding available, OCDE is helping classified employees pursue teaching credentials

Vicky Nguyen December 7, 2022

If any classified school employee was waiting for a sign to take the necessary steps to pursue their teaching credential,...

Bank of America coordinates community-based internships in student leadership program

Madeline Gray December 6, 2022

Bank of America has provided internship experiences for high school students since 2004, citing its commitment to youth employment and economic mobility. Coming up next summer, the company hopes to kickstart the careers of more high school juniors and seniors...

Weekly roundup: Orange County music and arts organization announces awardees, Westminster park dedicated to Mendez family opens, and more

Madeline Gray December 2, 2022

The Orange County Music and Arts Administrators named 73 outstanding arts educators ahead of their 2023 awards ceremony coming up...

WATCH: Park honoring historic Mendez v. Westminster civil rights case opens to the public

Ian Hanigan December 1, 2022

Mendez Tribute Monument Park is officially open to visitors. On Thursday, Dec. 1, the City of Westminster formally debuted a...

VIDEO: Influential leaders celebrate Native American Heritage Month with personal stories, historic perspectives

Vicky Nguyen November 30, 2022

In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, the Orange County Department of Education connected with three influential and distinguished community leaders to share different aspects of their education, lives and work. Hosted by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares,...