OCDE, Butte County leaders publish EdSource column on impact of California MTSS Ian Hanigan June 4, 2025A new commentary co-authored by Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean and Butte County Superintendent Dr. Mary Sakuma...
Weekly roundup: Westminster High students apply literacy skills through civic engagement project, Anaheim Union kicks off graduation season, and more Vicky Nguyen May 23, 2025Westminster High School students met with U.S. Rep. Derek Tran after writing letters to him as part of a classroom assignment tied to the Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum.
Future of California’s ethnic studies requirement remains uncertain following May budget revision Ian Hanigan May 19, 2025Quick look: California’s plan to make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement may be on hold — at least...
Weekly roundup: Los Angeles Angels bring star power to College Park Elementary, ten school districts named best in music education, and more Madeline Gray May 16, 2025College Park Elementary in Costa Mesa was buzzing with excitement last Friday as students and staff rolled out a warm...
2025 OC AVID senior standouts honored with more than $475,000 in scholarships Vicky Nguyen May 12, 2025Quick look: More than $475,000 in scholarships was awarded to 52 graduating seniors during the 2025 AVID Senior Standout celebration,...
State leaders briefed on California MTSS gains, encouraged to sustain framework Ian Hanigan May 8, 2025Quick look: State leaders were briefed Thursday on the progress of the California MTSS framework, which has demonstrated success in...
OCDE honors students and schools for civic learning achievements Nathaniel Martinez May 7, 2025The Orange County Department of Education recently celebrated local school districts and their students for championing civic learning at its...
Dr. Bean: Celebrating Orange County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year Stefan Bean May 6, 2025Most of us can point to a teacher who changed our lives — someone who saw us clearly and believed...
OC Supervisor Nguyen, County Superintendent Bean to host student career exploration event on May 22 Ian Hanigan May 5, 2025Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen and County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean are teaming up to present a special...
Weekly roundup: OC Register names this year’s top student artists, CalKIDS offers college scholarships, and more Madeline Gray May 2, 2025More than 900 high school artists — the most in the program’s history — were nominated this year for their...