In the sixth episode of FutureCurrent, Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez reflects on mentorship, representation and opportunity, sharing how role models and honest guidance can help students envision new paths.
Forty-two Orange County middle and high schools have been named 2026 California Distinguished Schools, considered the state’s highest honor for public education.
OCDE has announced six OC school districts as the first awardees of its Innovation Funding Initiative, supporting projects aimed at strengthening student engagement and achievement.
On the latest episode of FutureCurrent, Dr. Sandra Lee outlines why early literacy matters and what schools are doing to strengthen student outcomes. The episode also offers practical, everyday strategies families can use to help children grow as confident readers.
Quick look: On the fourth episode of OCDE’s FutureCurrent podcast, former Santa Ana Unified Superintendent Jerry Almendarez discusses strategic foresight,...
In the third episode of OCDE’s FutureCurrent podcast, Sue Parks of Orange County United Way reflects on her path to service and the importance of connecting families to resources that support student success.
