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,...
Dr. Bean: 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...
Weekly roundup: OCDE hosts 140 community members at K-16 career education exhibition, Fullerton College launches drone technology program, and more Madeline Gray December 6, 2024More than 140 community members, educators and students gathered on Tuesday, Dec. 2 for the K-16 Collaborative Engagement Exhibition. Hosted...
OCDE recognizes 10 of the top school counselors and counseling advocates in Orange County Madeline Gray December 4, 2024Ten dedicated education professionals have been named the 2025 Orange County Counselors and Counseling Advocates of the Year for their...
Educators and advocates to be honored at 2025 Orange County Music and Arts Administrator Awards Vicky Nguyen December 2, 2024Teachers and administrators who empower students to be creative and work toward unlocking their potential through arts education will be...
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...
OC graduation rates, chronic absenteeism trends show positive momentum Ian Hanigan November 25, 2024Last week, state education officials rolled out the 2024 California School Dashboard, featuring color-coded gauges and other visuals to show...