In the sixth episode of FutureCurrent, Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez reflects on mentorship, representation and opportunity, sharing how role models and honest guidance can help students envision new paths.
Nearly 300 guests gathered March 4 at the Segerstrom Center of the Arts as the 2026 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators honored educators, advocates and community partners for advancing arts education across the county.
Forty-two Orange County middle and high schools have been named 2026 California Distinguished Schools, considered the state’s highest honor for public education.
OCDE has announced six OC school districts as the first awardees of its Innovation Funding Initiative, supporting projects aimed at strengthening student engagement and achievement.
