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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.

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Weekly roundup: Artist of the Year semifinalists announced, teacher scores on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and more

Ian Hanigan
April 30, 2021
In partnership with OCDE, the Orange County Register has announced 105 semifinalists in its annual Artist of the Year program. A panel of visual and performing arts teachers was tasked with evaluating the wo... Read More

VIDEO: OCDE announces the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan
April 29, 2021
Six educators who enlightened, encouraged and uplifted students during one of the most challenging years in a century learned Thursday that they’re the 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year. For the se... Read More
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State expands California Distinguished School list, includes 10 more from OC

Ian Hanigan
April 27, 2021
Ten additional Orange County campuses have been added to this year's list of California Distinguished Schools, bringing OC's total to 21 in 2021. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announced Tuesday that aft... Read More
Students holding sign that reads, "Help the new generation"

Fryberger Elementary in Westminster earns top environmental honor

Ian Hanigan
April 27, 2021
After installing energy-efficient HVAC systems, school-wide LED lighting and a solar array that produces 90 percent of its energy needs, Fryberger Elementary School in Westminster created a STEM program to teac... Read More
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School in the Garden Grove Unified School District

Three OC campuses retain their status as ‘California Schools to Watch’

Ian Hanigan
April 22, 2021
Three Orange County middle schools have been re-designated as 2021 “California Schools to Watch.” Bell Intermediate School in the Garden Grove Unified School District, Cerro Villa Middle School in Orange Uni... Read More
Katella High School

OC schools are honored for civic education, with Anaheim Union leading the way

Ian Hanigan
April 21, 2021
Fourteen Orange County Schools have been recognized by the California Courts system for building exemplary civic learning programs and creating service-learning opportunities. Katella High and Walker Junior ... Read More
School nurse checking temperature of student patient.

Orange County School Nurses Organization seeks nominations for awards program

Ian Hanigan
April 19, 2021
The Orange County School Nurses Organization is accepting nominations for qualified candidates who exemplify excellence in school nursing. Application forms are due May 1 for awards in three categories — Lea... Read More
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Weekly roundup: Santa Ana to hold graduations at Angel Stadium, signing day a time for celebration, and more

Ian Hanigan
April 16, 2021
The Santa Ana Unified School District announced that it's partnering with Angel Stadium to host all of its commencement ceremonies for the class of 2021 at the Anaheim ballpark. Santa Ana Unified plans to h... Read More
Superintendent Toy Thurmond

2 OC districts recognized for model school attendance review boards

Ian Hanigan
April 14, 2021
Two Orange County districts have been recognized by the state for the work of their school attendance review boards, or SARBs, which are being hailed as model programs that devised innovative strategies to supp... Read More
Arcade cabinets

Online gaming nights encourage friendships, inclusivity through shared experiences

Ian Hanigan
April 13, 2021
Orange County high schoolers are invited to build friendships while playing popular games online during a series of upcoming gaming nights. The North America Scholastic Esports Federation is piloting its new... Read More
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Orange County Department of Education
Al Mijares, Ph.D.
County Superintendent of Schools

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And if you’re a member of the media in need of information about the Orange County Department of Education, you can contact Communications Officer Ian Hanigan at ihanigan@ocde.us or 714-966-4008.

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