The California School Boards Association honored Suzie R. Swartz as its 2025 Board Member of the Year, recognizing her 25 years of service and leadership on behalf of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
OCDE expects to meet all financial obligations for the next three years, even as statewide economic pressures and declining enrollment continue to shape long-term budget planning.
OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative launches today, inviting districts to apply for up to $525,000 to bring innovative, student-centered ideas to life. Applications are open through Jan. 30, 2026.
As school districts and community colleges across Orange County prepare to close out the calendar year, the Orange County Department of Education’s Business Services division is finalizing its annual payroll processes for tens of thousands of employees countywide.
When the Snoopy House display returns to Costa Mesa City Hall on Dec. 12, Estancia High School students will see their work featured among the updated decorations.
If you’ve heard me speak this year, you know I often talk about what it means to lift others up. At its core, the idea is simple: Each of us has the ability to inspire and empower those around us...
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joined students at Thomas Edison Elementary to launch a new outdoor STEM partnership between his Skyhook Foundation and OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors. The celebration included 3,000 donated Adidas shoes and backpacks for Anaheim students.
