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...
Weekly roundup: Westminster High students celebrate Vietnamese culture at Rose Parade, Orange County monitors winds and fire risks, and more Vicky Nguyen January 10, 2025Westminster High School’s Vietnamese American Culture Club brought their mission of promoting pride in Vietnamese culture to the national stage...
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...
Educators invited to explore Hmong history and culture at upcoming conferences Vicky Nguyen January 7, 2025K-12 educators from across California are invited to two conferences in February and May to learn about a new model...
OCDE and OC Social Services Agency transform wellness space for vulnerable youth Madeline Gray January 3, 2025Children arriving at the Orangewood Children and Family Center often face significant challenges, having been removed from their homes due...
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...
