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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

New podcast in English and Spanish guides Orange County families through educational landscape

Madeline Gray October 1, 2026
OCDE leaders and staff surprise Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, center, with a Visionary Leadership Award in recognition of her work advancing language access in education.

10th annual OCDE conference celebrates growth of language access profession

Vicky Nguyen September 30, 2026
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean and Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans pose together in the OCDE Media Services studio

FutureCurrent: Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans on AI, student voice and the future of learning

Ian Hanigan September 29, 2026
OCDE Student Programs and Services Coordinator Jeanne Awrey, left, and Senior Administrative Assistant Terri Glover hold welcome gifts prepared for children and youth staying in local homeless shelters. The gifts include school supplies, books and other items selected for students of different ages.

School data offer a different look at student homelessness in Orange County

Vicky Nguyen September 28, 2026
“A Moment in the Sun,” created by Juni Lee, a 12th-grade student at Sunny Hills High School in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, will be featured in the 2026 Festival of Arts Junior Art Exhibit in Laguna Beach.

93rd Festival of Arts to showcase more than 330 pieces by Orange County students

Vicky Nguyen June 16, 2026
More than 330 student-created artworks and film projects representing schools across Orange County will be featured in the 2026 Festival of Arts Junior Art Exhibit in Laguna Beach.
Participants sit at round tables during the State of the Student Forum at the OCDE Conference Center in Costa Mesa while listening to a panel discussion and presentation about student outcomes and community partnerships.

State of the Student Forum sparks conversation about supporting OC learners

Ian Hanigan June 15, 2026
The second annual State of the Student Forum brought together education and community leaders from across Orange County to explore findings from the latest State of the Student report, examining trends in student achievement, well-being and school climate and discussing how those insights can help support students and families.
Painters from Warner Middle School and Westminster High School pose for a photo while working on a mural depicting the ecosystems of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands.

Weekly roundup: Westminster students create mural inspired by Bolsa Chica Wetlands, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 12, 2026
Bright colors, marine life and local history came together this spring as students from Warner Middle School and Westminster High School collaborated on a mural inspired by the ecosystems of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands.
OCDE signage

The bell behind the brand

Nathaniel Martinez June 10, 2026
Quick look: Learn more about how the OCDE logo nods to a foundational piece of California’s history: The El Camino...
Ella Wu accepts a guitar prize from Fender Education representatives during the USA 250-OC Theme Song Competition awards ceremony.

WATCH: Original student compositions take center stage in USA 250-OC songwriting showcase

Ian Hanigan June 10, 2026
Quick look: Orange County students performed original songs inspired by America’s upcoming 250th anniversary during a June 6 showcase and...
Students from McGarvin Intermediate School pose with medals and trophies during an awards ceremony at the 2026 United States Academic Pentathlon National Finals in Nashville, Tennessee.

Orange County teams earn national honors at U.S. Academic Pentathlon finals

Vicky Nguyen June 10, 2026
Four teams representing Orange County schools earned top placements at the 2026 United States Academic Pentathlon National Finals in Nashville, Tennessee, including a national championship for McGarvin Intermediate School’s seventh-grade team.
Members of the Class of 2026 from Brea Olinda High School pose for a photo after receiving their diplomas.

Celebrating the Class of 2026: Graduation moments from across Orange County

Vicky Nguyen June 9, 2026
Graduation season is underway across Orange County. The OCDE Newsroom has compiled a collection of commencement photos and social media posts from schools and districts throughout the county.
Isaiah Medina's performance in Tesoro High School's rendition of “Footloose” earned him Best Actor for the second year in a row at the 2026 Spirit of the MACY Awards at the Cerritos Center for Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy of Tesoro High School)

OC students and theater programs earn top honors at 2026 Spirit of the MACY Awards

Nathaniel Martinez June 8, 2026
Quick look: The Spirit of the MACY Awards took place on May 23, honoring the top high school theater actors...

Weekly roundup: Eleven OC seniors earn college-sponsored scholarships through national merit program, and more

Madeline Gray June 5, 2026
Eleven Orange County seniors have earned a place among the nation’s top scholars after being named 2026 National Merit Scholarship winners and securing college-sponsored awards to attend prestigious academic institutions. The Orange County Register reported more than 2,500 students nationwide...
Interior shot of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Orange County leaders to gather for civic literacy panel ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary

Madeline Gray June 5, 2026
Education, business and civic leaders will convene June 11 for The Power of Civic Literacy panel discussion hosted by OC Forum, featuring Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, California National Civics Bee champion Arlo Fravien and other county officials.
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