Six Orange County educators were surprised on campuses across the county after being selected through a competitive review process, with K-12 honorees eligible for the state program and all to be recognized Nov. 13 at the Disneyland Hotel.
In the ninth episode of FutureCurrent, speaker and neurodiversity advocate Adán Correa shares his experience growing up on the autism spectrum, highlighting the importance of belonging, perseverance and embracing differences.
An OC Pathways student ambassador joined Coastline ROP staff in Sacramento to speak with state legislators about the value of career technical education, highlighting how hands-on learning and regional partnerships are helping students prepare for college, careers and civic engagement.
The 2026 California MTSS Professional Learning Institute, set for July 14 through July 16 in Anaheim, will bring educators together to explore strategies for addressing chronic absenteeism, student well-being, AI in education and more.
The Orange County Department of Education is accepting applications from April 20 to May 22 for its 2026–27 OC Pathways Student Ambassador Program, offering students in grades 7–12 opportunities to build leadership skills, connect with industry mentors and complete real-world projects through career education pathways.
Sunburst Youth Academy paraeducator Raelene Velasquez has been named a 2026 California Classified School Employee of the Year and selected as the state’s sole nominee for the national RISE Award.
The 50th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival will return April 25 at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana, celebrating five decades of creativity, inclusion and artistic expression with performances, exhibits and hands-on activities for the community.
The Westminster School District has launched a free after-school Scouts pilot for grades 1–5 at Finley and Schmitt elementary schools, offering weekly, on-campus enrichment focused on leadership, teamwork and hands-on learning, with plans to expand.
