Governor issues order to help students displaced by fires attend schools outside their districts Ian Hanigan January 14, 2025Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Tuesday aimed at easing educational disruptions for students displaced by the destructive...
What the governor’s latest spending plan means for OC schools and communities Ian Hanigan January 14, 2025California began 2025 in a stronger fiscal position than it has in recent years, but challenges remain for school districts...
Former County Superintendent Al Mijares, visionary leader who shaped education in Orange County, dies at 71 Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025Dr. Al Mijares, a visionary and compassionate educational leader who served as Orange County’s 11th superintendent of schools before his...
Elevated winds and fire risks persist across Orange County Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025The National Weather Service has extended its red flag warning for inland Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains through...
That’s a wrap: A look back at the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2024 Ian Hanigan December 26, 2024From welcoming new leadership and integrating artificial intelligence to honoring outstanding educators and celebrating five decades of environmental education, 2024...
Students and educators among the OC Register’s 125 Most Influential People for 2024 Ian Hanigan December 23, 2024Sylvia Mendez, the civil rights icon and education advocate who has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the landmark Mendez...
Christmas comes early for nearly 400 Garden Grove kindergartners at Pacifica High’s Adopt-A-Child event Ian Hanigan December 12, 2024It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas for nearly 400 kindergartners in the Garden Grove Unified School District,...
5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward Stefan Bean December 11, 2024The holiday season is a natural time for reflection. For organizations like ours, it’s a chance to assess progress, refine...
Bank of America’s Student Leaders program now accepting applications Ian Hanigan November 27, 2024Summer may feel like a long ways away, but now is the time for Orange County high school students to...
WATCH: Dr. Bean shares what he’s thankful for this holiday season Ian Hanigan November 26, 2024Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean shared his thoughts on gratitude in a holiday message to OCDE staff and the...
