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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
Dr. Sonia Llamas

Santa Ana Unified’s Dr. Sonia Llamas to join OCDE as associate superintendent of Educational Services

Ian Hanigan June 13, 2023
An accomplished educational leader known for spearheading effective student interventions and fostering positive school environments has been selected as OCDE’s...
Los Alamitos class of 2023 celebrates its 100% graduation rate. (Los Alamitos Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High achieves 100% graduation rate, OC grads lead state in earning civic engagement seal, and more

Madeline Gray June 9, 2023
On June 6, all 733 seniors at Los Alamitos High School completed their school year by walking across the stage...
Seal of Civic Engagement

Nearly 4,000 OC students are set to graduate with State Seal of Civic Engagement

Vicky Nguyen June 8, 2023
From organizing beach cleanups on Earth Day to forming a leadership club on campus, Orange County students are earning the attention of state leaders for their concern for others and a deep understanding of democracy. In fact, 3,867 seniors from...
Students from La Habra High School celebrate their graduation ceremony. (Courtesy of Fullerton Union High School District)

Congratulations, Class of 2023: A roundup of OC graduation photos from social media

Madeline Gray June 6, 2023
Through the end of June, thousands of Orange County high schoolers will be turning their tassels and tossing their graduation...
Eight Orange County students are awarded scholarships from the Angels Baseball Foundation.(Courtesy of Angels Baseball)

Los Angeles Angels name eight Orange County students AVID scholars

Madeline Gray June 5, 2023
Eight Orange County middle school students recently earned the title of Angels 8th grade AVID Scholars by the Angels Baseball...
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School students give Superintendent Tony Thurmond and other officials a tour around their campus.

Weekly roundup: Green Ribbon school welcomes state superintendent, OC student competes for spelling bee title, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 2, 2023
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary staff along with Saddleback Valley Unified School District leaders welcomed State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and his team on May 25 as they hosted the 2023 Green Ribbon Schools Award ceremony. In late April, the U.S. Department...
2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee Aaron Lim

Orange County student competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Vicky Nguyen June 1, 2023
With hundreds of guests in attendance and broadcast cameras recording for millions of viewers across the country, 14-year-old student Aaron...
GGUSD Monroe Elementary International Day

Garden Grove Unified spotlights students and staff during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Vicky Nguyen May 31, 2023
The Garden Grove Unified School District is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing its own staff...
Luncheon attendees

Food pantry started by OCDE’s ACCESS program celebrates one year of serving students, families

Ian Hanigan May 29, 2023
During the pandemic, schools administered by OCDE’s Alternative Education division — also known as ACCESS — began hosting drive-through food and supply distribution centers to support their communities. The demand in South Orange County turned out to be even greater...
Warren Elementary School student Isaiah Ramirez competes in the torch relay event with support from Instructional Aide Yaritza Mercado at the 52nd Special Games at Bolsa Grande High School on May 19. (Photos courtesy of Garden Grove Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Garden Grove hosts 52nd Special Games for students, OCDE celebrates Classified School Employee Week, and more

Madeline Gray May 26, 2023
With National Physical Fitness and Sports Month coming to a close, more than 800 Garden Grove Unified students with special...
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