WATCH: Groundbreaking marks the return to Rancho Soñado for OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors Ian Hanigan October 15, 2026Quick look: Nearly six years after the Bond Fire devastated Rancho Soñado, OCDE broke ground on a new $21 million...
OC students continue to outpace state averages as math and science scores rise Ian Hanigan October 15, 2026Quick look: Newly released data show Orange County students continuing to outperform statewide averages in English language arts, mathematics and...
New California education laws address AI, staffing, student supports and more Ian Hanigan October 12, 2026Quick look: With California’s 2025–26 legislative session complete, a new slate of education laws is set to reshape areas ranging...
Loara Elementary teacher named one of five 2027 California Teachers of the Year Vicky Nguyen October 8, 2026Wendy Saldivar of Loara Elementary School in Anaheim has been named one of five 2027 California Teachers of the Year. Fellow Orange County educator Brittany Walters of Dr. Peter Marshall Elementary School was also recognized as a state finalist.
OCDE opens second round of Innovation Funding Initiative, offering up to $525,000 per project Ian Hanigan October 7, 2026Quick look: Applications are now open for the second round of OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative, which will provide six Orange...
FutureCurrent: Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans on AI, student voice and the future of learning Ian Hanigan September 29, 2026Quick look: Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans joins Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean on FutureCurrent to share what students...
What parents should know about e-bikes and youth safety in Orange County Ian Hanigan September 22, 2026Quick look: As e-bikes and other electric two-wheelers become increasingly common, OCDE and its community partners are working to help students...
Second Harvest invites OC students to learn, serve at working Irvine farm Ian Hanigan September 17, 2026Quick look: Local educators can bring students in grades 3 through 12 to Harvest Solutions Farm in Irvine for a...
FutureCurrent: OC Business Council CEO Jeff Ball explores how students will shape the region’s economic future Madeline Gray September 15, 2026Quick look: Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean and educator Lainie Rowell were joined by Orange County Business...
OCDE launches redesigned website with fresh look and improved user experience Ian Hanigan September 10, 2026You might have noticed OCDE’s website has a new look. But the changes go well beyond appearances. The entire site...
