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Author Ian Hanigan

Ian Hanigan

Ian Hanigan serves as chief communications officer for the Orange County Department of Education, overseeing the Communications and Media Services unit. Along with producing stories and videos for the OCDE Newsroom, this team facilitates copywriting, video production, media relations, graphic design, web design and event support for OCDE. Prior to joining the department in 2015, Ian spent eight years as public information officer for the 30,000-student Irvine Unified School District. Before that, he was a local journalist, writing for the Long Beach Press-Telegram from 1999 to 2003 and the South Bay’s Daily Breeze newspaper from 2003 to 2006. His beats included education, city government, business and aerospace.

Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School in the Garden Grove Unified School District

Updated: When will the 2020-21 school year begin? Here are the anticipated start dates for OC

Ian Hanigan
June 16, 2020
School districts in Orange County are already making plans for 2020-21 based on the latest guidance from the state. Although it’s still difficult to say exactly what school will look like in the fall, we do ... Read More
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The Deeper Learning Podcast | Public school funding in the COVID-19 era

Ian Hanigan
June 12, 2020
What started as a mysterious illness on the other side of the world quickly turned into a global pandemic that’s altered nearly every aspect of life. And it’s caused economic shockwaves that could have major co... Read More
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Weekly roundup: Graduations in the age of COVID, reopening considerations, and more

Ian Hanigan
June 12, 2020
Commencement ceremonies in the age of COVID-19 won't soon be forgotten. That much was made clear by this week's news coverage in the Orange County Register and Daily Pilot. Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified w... Read More
Elementary Pupils Collecting Healthy Lunch In Cafeteria

Social Services Agency, United Way team up to host public assistance workshops

Ian Hanigan
June 10, 2020
While there are numerous public assistance programs that can help with food, employment, healthcare and other services, vulnerable residents who are eligible for these benefits might not know about them — or kn... Read More
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Dozens of OC educators honored for work in support of language learners

Ian Hanigan
June 9, 2020
For the past seven years, OCDE has honored local educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who've championed the academic and social success of language learners. The 8th annual Language Lear... Read More
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California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

Ian Hanigan
June 8, 2020
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Monday unveiled the California Department of Education’s highly anticipated guidance for reopening campuses, recommending face coverings, physical distancing and regular sy... Read More
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Weekly roundup: Graduation season, reopening guidance, grading during the pandemic, and more

Ian Hanigan
June 5, 2020
As we shared previously, districts in Orange County and throughout California are taking innovative approaches to honoring the class of 2020 while following social distancing guidelines to keep students, staff ... Read More
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OCDE previews spending plan for 2020-21

Ian Hanigan
June 4, 2020
Despite plummeting state revenue and increased costs related to COVID-19, the Orange County Department of Education is projecting an actual deficit of less than $1 million against a budget of about $250 million... Read More
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OCDE forms youth council to tackle substance abuse and promote mental health

Ian Hanigan
June 3, 2020
OCDE’s Friday Night Live program has launched a student advisory group to help drive countywide substance abuse prevention efforts and mental health initiatives from a youth perspective. The Orange County Yo... Read More
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Three local high schools net awards to expand work-based learning opportunities for students

Ian Hanigan
June 2, 2020
Three work-based learning projects from Orange County high schools have been awarded ePrize education grants from Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, in partnership with the CEO Leader... Read More
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Orange County Department of Education
Al Mijares, Ph.D.
County Superintendent of Schools

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