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...
OC schools give back to their communities for the holidays Nathaniel Martinez December 23, 2024What better way to kick off the holiday season than by spreading holiday cheer? Students, teachers and district staff across...
Weekly roundup: Edison High football named first-time state champs, Anaheim students receive new bikes and toys, and more Madeline Gray December 20, 2024Just before heading into winter recess, the Edison High School football team made history by claiming the program’s first-ever state...
WATCH: OC Superintendent reflects on family and community in holiday message Nathaniel Martinez December 18, 2024In a special holiday video message, Dr. Stefan Bean, superintendent of schools for Orange County, reflected on the importance of...
Five things to know about OCDE’s Business Services division and payroll operations Vicky Nguyen December 17, 2024The Orange County Department of Education plays a vital role in supporting payroll operations for school districts and community colleges...
Annual book drive honors Anaheim principal’s daughter and supports literacy Vicky Nguyen December 17, 2024Ponderosa Elementary in the Anaheim Elementary School District recently hosted the 12th annual book distribution — an event held in...
Weekly roundup: LA Times spotlights OCDE’s model curriculum projects, Brea Olinda senior launches nonprofit to expand STEM access, and more Vicky Nguyen December 13, 2024The Orange County Department of Education was recently featured in a Los Angeles Times article for leading the creation of...
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...