OCDE and UC Irvine are converting existing student internships into registered apprenticeships, giving participants paid experience plus industry-recognized credentials. Backed by state funding, the partnership supports California’s goal of 500,000 apprentices by 2029 while opening pathways into high-demand careers in education, business and the arts.
The California PBIS Coalition has recognized more than 2,500 schools across the state, including dozens in Orange County, as part...
Quick look: OCDE is set to host virtual orientations this September for new coaches interested in forming Academic Decathlon or Academic Pentathlon teams, offering guidance on recruiting students and gearing up for the upcoming season. Every year, secondary students test...
Quick look: More than 60 vendors will take part in OCDE’s second annual Thrive Resource Fair on Sept. 25 at...
Quick look: OCDE will host its second annual International Translation Day celebration on Sept. 30 at its Costa Mesa campus....
This year's second High School Voter Education Week will take place Sept. 15 through Sept. 26. The statewide initiative encourages students to learn about elections and preregister to vote, with resources available through the Secretary of State and the California Department of Education.
From a three-court gymnasium with 2,000-seat bleachers to a weight training suite with outdoor plyometric exercise zones, the new Griffin...
Cypress High School senior Parsmi Rajput and teacher Shelley Hawkins have been named 2025 Bezos Scholars, joining a cohort of just 17 student-educator teams worldwide. Their Community Change Project will focus on creating a resource hub to connect students and families with critical services.
OCDE contributed resources to the new California Attendance Guide, unveiled at a statewide news conference led by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond. The guide highlights strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism, supporting the state’s goal of cutting rates by 50 percent over five years.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for parts of Orange County that will remain in effect through...