Four teams representing Orange County schools earned top placements at the 2026 United States Academic Pentathlon National Finals in Nashville, Tennessee, including a national championship for McGarvin Intermediate School’s seventh-grade team.
Graduation season is underway across Orange County. The OCDE Newsroom has compiled a collection of commencement photos and social media posts from schools and districts throughout the county.
Education, business and civic leaders will convene June 11 for The Power of Civic Literacy panel discussion hosted by OC Forum, featuring Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, California National Civics Bee champion Arlo Fravien and other county officials.
California's May Revision brought good news for schools, with higher revenues boosting education funding and proposed investments in special education. At the same time, OCDE leaders cautioned that enrollment declines and long-term fiscal uncertainty will require continued planning in the years ahead.
Sixty-eight AVID 8th Grade Standouts representing schools across 15 Orange County districts were recognized May 13 at Angel Stadium. Eight students were also named 2026 Angels Scholars, earning $10,000 college scholarships through the Angels Baseball Foundation.
Students from Nicolas Jr. High’s Construction Academy helped unveil the Fullerton School District’s third Tiny Home Project on May 22, marking a years-long effort to support families experiencing homelessness while preparing students for careers in the skilled trades. Built by...
