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Oct 6, 2026
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OCDE breaks ground on new Rancho Soñado education center, marking a long-awaited return

Quick look: Nearly six years after the Bond Fire devastated Rancho Soñado, OCDE broke ground on a new $21 million environmental education center that will return Inside the Outdoors to its longtime home in the Santa Ana Mountains. For nearly 20 years, Stephanie Smith knew Rancho Soñado at nearly…

FundingCalifornia
Orange County Department of EducationCalifornia, US
Oct 6, 2026
State DoE newsroom

$10,000 Hyundai grant supports Saddleback High’s plans for outdoor STEM learning

Saddleback High School is one of 10 Orange County public schools originally selected for a $10,000 Future Innovators Initiative grant from Hyundai. The school plans to use the funding to help develop a half-acre learning farm focused on science, sustainability and agriculture.

High ImpactSTEMFundingGrants
Orange County Department of EducationCalifornia, US
Oct 5, 2026
State DoE newsroom

OCDE celebrates International Translation Day at PBS SoCal studios

OCDE’s Language Services team brought together 35 language professionals at PBS SoCal Studios for International Translation Day, where participants explored how language and cultural context shape educational content for multilingual children and families.

California
Orange County Department of EducationCalifornia, US
Oct 2, 2026
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Weekly roundup: Westminster students honor Hispanic Heritage Month through music and dance, and more

More than 100 Westminster School District students recently took to the stage at the City of Westminster’s annual Fall Festival to share dances, music and traditions as part of the community’s Culture Night celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Students from the district’s Spanish Dual Language…

CurriculumDistrictsCalifornia
Orange County Department of EducationCalifornia, US
Oct 1, 2026
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New podcast in English and Spanish guides Orange County families through educational landscape

A new podcast and video series from Orange County Business Council and the Orange County Department of Education is giving local families practical guidance on their children’s educational paths. Based on the 10 Education Essentials framework, the series features trusted educators, community lead…

PolicyCalifornia
Orange County Department of EducationCalifornia, US
Sep 30, 2026
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10th annual OCDE conference celebrates growth of language access profession

OCDE’s 10th annual Interpreters and Translators Conference brought together 160 language professionals from California and across the country for professional learning, networking and recognition focused on strengthening language access in education.

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Orange County Department of EducationCalifornia, US
Sep 29, 2026
State DoE newsroom

FutureCurrent: Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans on AI, student voice and the future of learning

Quick look: Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans joins Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean on FutureCurrent to share what students are saying about artificial intelligence, self-directed learning and their own futures — and why educators may want to listen. Students aren’t necessarily waitin…

AILeadershipCalifornia
Orange County Department of EducationCalifornia, US
Sep 28, 2026
State DoE newsroom

School data offer a different look at student homelessness in Orange County

Orange County's 2026 Point in Time Count identified more than 6,321 people experiencing homelessness, while schools identified more than 32,000 students experiencing homelessness during the 2024-25 school year. The figures measure different populations and time periods, highlighting forms of hous…

DistrictsCalifornia
Orange County Department of EducationCalifornia, US
Sep 25, 2026
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Los Alamitos Unified students build connections during Start With Hello Week

Students across Los Alamitos Unified welcomed one another with smiles, signs and greetings during Start With Hello Week, a districtwide effort to strengthen connection and belonging. The initiative reflects the district’s commitment to helping every student feel seen, valued and connected at school.

InnovationDistrictsCalifornia
Orange County Department of EducationCalifornia, US
Sep 25, 2026
State DoE newsroom

Weekly roundup: Westminster High students harvest watermelons for OC Food Bank, and more

Students at Westminster High School rolled up their sleeves for the ninth annual watermelon harvest at the Giving Farm, helping collect produce that will make its way to families across Orange County. The eight-acre farm, located directly behind the Huntington Beach Union High School District cam…

DistrictsCalifornia
Orange County Department of EducationCalifornia, US

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