OCDE marks Fentanyl Awareness Day by spotlighting ongoing resources for student safety Ian Hanigan April 28, 2025With Fentanyl Awareness Day approaching on April 29, the Orange County Department of Education is encouraging schools to raise awareness...
Dr. Bean reflects on journey from Vietnam to county superintendent at event marking 50th anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind Ian Hanigan April 27, 2025Five decades after being airlifted out of Vietnam at age 4, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean addressed...
In a predawn salute, OCDE educators deliver lawn signs to celebrate 44 Distinguished Schools Ian Hanigan April 23, 2025Late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, a covert crew of OCDE educators carried out a predawn mission. Call it...
Miniature scenes capture big lessons at TLC Public Charter School’s Diorama Showcase Day Ian Hanigan April 4, 2025From erupting volcanoes to the history of Disneyland, tiny scenes captured big ideas at TLC Public Charter School’s Diorama Showcase...
WATCH: What is California MTSS? Ian Hanigan March 24, 2025In 2016, the Orange County Department of Education was tapped to lead the statewide scale-up of California’s Multi-Tiered System of...
California has extended its college financial aid deadline to April 2 Ian Hanigan March 12, 2025College-bound students have an extra month to apply for state financial aid after the California Student Aid Commission extended the...
Dr. Bean: Inside the Outdoors celebrates 50 years of learning, discovery and renewal Stefan Bean March 6, 2025For five decades, Inside the Outdoors has served as a gateway to discovery, inspiring generations of students to connect with...
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y: Seventh-grader wins Orange County Spelling Bee in 14 rounds Ian Hanigan March 1, 2025Orange County has a new spelling bee champ. Seventh-grader Sydney Tran from El Rancho Charter School took home the title...
State recognizes six OC campuses as Model Continuation High Schools Ian Hanigan February 19, 2025Six continuation high schools in Orange County have been named Model Continuation High Schools for 2025. State Superintendent of Public...
Woodbridge High continues Academic Decathlon reign with eighth county title in nine years Ian Hanigan February 7, 2025Woodbridge High School’s Academic Decathlon team has extended its dynasty, capturing its eighth county championship in nine years. The Irvine...