Westminster School District launches free after-school Scouts pilot program Vicky Nguyen April 15, 2026The 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.
FutureCurrent: Segerstrom Center CEO Casey Reitz on why arts education is about more than just performance Ian Hanigan April 14, 2026Quick look: On the latest FutureCurrent podcast, Segerstrom Center for the Arts President and CEO Casey Reitz discusses how the...
New STEM grant opportunity invites Orange County schools to think big Ian Hanigan April 13, 2026Quick look: A new partnership will award $10,000 grants to 10 Orange County public schools, supporting creative STEM ideas through...
Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026Quick look: Four Orange County school districts were honored at the inaugural AI K–12 Student Agency Awards — a national...
Weekly roundup: Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest highlights OC student winners, and more Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2026Students translated stories of survival into paintings, films and writing for Chapman University’s Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art and...
Orange County students shine at NHD-OC contest as 107 advance to state finals Madeline Gray March 25, 2026Quick look: About 107 students from across Orange County have earned a spot at the National History Day–California state competition...
OCDE to host April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach police captain Ian Hanigan March 24, 2026Quick look: OCDE will host a free April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness led by Seal Beach Police...
OCDE, District Attorney’s Office to host session on addressing hate incidents in schools Ian Hanigan March 19, 2026Educational leaders from across Orange County are invited to attend an upcoming convening hosted by OCDE and the Orange County...
WATCH: Inside the Outdoors program highlighted as rebuild of Rancho Soñado site moves forward Madeline Gray March 18, 2026Quick look: Inside the Outdoors, OCDE’s hands-on science program, was recently featured at the Orange County State of Education event,...
WATCH: Dr. Bean delivers a message of progress, partnership and shared responsibility at OC State of Education Ian Hanigan March 13, 2026Quick look: Education and community leaders gathered for the Orange County State of Education as County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean...
