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Wendy Saldivar poses with Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean after receiving her 2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year award during a surprise classroom visit in April.

Loara Elementary teacher named one of five 2027 California Teachers of the Year

Vicky Nguyen October 8, 2026
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
County Office of Education video screenshot

VIDEO: What’s the role of a county office of education? Here’s a quick look.

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2023
Did you know there are 58 counties in California, and that each has a county office of education? They all...
AUHSD BHM Parade group

Anaheim Union celebrates Black History Month with students’ voices

Vicky Nguyen February 27, 2023
Student voice is influencing the way the Anaheim Union High School District is recognizing and celebrating month-long observances like Black...
SAUSD We Care Get Help Campaign

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified launches mental health campaign, storm delays return of students from science camps, and more

Madeline Gray February 24, 2023
As the need for mental health supports in schools increases, the Santa Ana Unified School District has launched its own “We Care, Get Help” campaign. On Feb. 14, the Board of Education passed a new resolution recognizing every third Wednesday...
Teacher shaking hands

OCDE to host substitute teacher recruitment fair on March 9

Ian Hanigan February 23, 2023
Interested in becoming a substitute teacher?  The Orange County Department of Education will walk candidates through the process during an...
Anaheim Elementary School District superintendent, his family and AESD Board of Education members

Anaheim Elementary superintendent receives Save the Music Foundation Award

Vicky Nguyen February 23, 2023
Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Downing is the 2023 recipient of the Save the Music Foundation’s 18th annual...
Al Mijares at his desk

Mijares: Latest Ensure Justice conference to examine human trafficking trends, solutions

Al Mijares February 22, 2023
Human trafficking has been described as a modern-day form of slavery that affects millions around the world. It can take many forms, including forced labor, sex trafficking and domestic servitude, and the need for communities to act is urgent. That’s...
Dr. Ramon Miramontes

OCDE taps Dr. Ramon Miramontes to serve as deputy superintendent

Ian Hanigan February 21, 2023
For the past five years, Dr. Ramon Miramontes has served with distinction as superintendent of the Buena Park School District....
GGUSD Phillip Nguyen and James Nguyen

Weekly roundup: City Council recognizes two Garden Grove Unified students, Laguna Beach High senior to sing national anthem, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 17, 2023
The Garden Grove City Council brought attention to two scholars from Garden Grove Unified and their achievements during a meeting...
AESD Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Program

Anaheim Elementary School District adds Mandarin dual language immersion program with support from community

Vicky Nguyen February 16, 2023
Students in the Anaheim Elementary School District as young as transitional kindergarteners will soon be learning and speaking Mandarin. With the Board of Education’s stamp of approval and support from district families, the school district is expanding its dual language...
Woodbridge High School Academic Decathlon team

Decathlon Dynasty: Irvine’s Woodbridge High wins sixth Orange County championship in seven years

Ian Hanigan February 10, 2023
The academic decathlon victories keep coming for Irvine’s Woodbridge High School, which has just won its sixth county title in...
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