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Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean and Marvin Smith pose together in a studio

FutureCurrent: Former NFL player Marvin Smith on purpose, prevention and serving others

Ian Hanigan July 21, 2026
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California's first surgeon general, delivers the keynote address during the California Multi-Tiered System of Supports Professional Learning Institute on July 14 in Anaheim. Burke Harris spoke about the role of nurturing relationships and coordinated systems in supporting children's health, resilience and learning.

More than 2,300 educators gather to strengthen student supports at California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Vicky Nguyen July 21, 2026
Participants listen attentively during a literacy training session at the OCDE Conference Center.

Yearlong literacy fellowship hosted by OCDE kicks off with summer training

Ian Hanigan July 21, 2026
Jared Grindlinger pitching in a game for Huntington Beach High School against Marina High School

12 Orange County high school alumni selected in the 2026 MLB Draft

Nathaniel Martinez July 20, 2026
Mariachi members prepare to welcome students and staff on the first day of school at Thomas Edison Elementary in Anaheim. Pictured from left are student Kiara Ramon, music teacher Grace Kwon, student Rita Polo, student Lupe Estrada, student Victoria Limones and music teacher Christina Flynn.

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Union launches mariachi music program at junior high campus, and more

Madeline Gray July 17, 2026
Ocean View School District supplies

Ocean View School District provides essential school supplies for students

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2022
Families with students attending the Ocean View School District will not need to add school supplies to their shopping lists...
Al Mijares at his desk

Mijares: The sky’s the limit on what our students, schools can accomplish this year

Al Mijares August 24, 2022
Back to school season has officially begun, and while the last few years have taught us valuable lessons about making...
Al Mijares Teen Panel April 2019

County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares marks 10 years with OCDE

Vicky Nguyen August 22, 2022
Wearing a black suit and tie and standing across from retired California legislator Marian Bergeson, Dr. Al Mijares raised his right hand as he took the oath of office as Orange County Superintendent of Schools.  That event took place nearly...
Brea Olinda Unified School District Superintendent Brinda Leon discusses mental health practices for students with FOX's Good Day LA. (FOX 11 / Nikki Bajema)

Weekly roundup: Brea Olinda addresses students’ mental health needs, families eligible for discounted internet access, and more

Madeline Gray August 19, 2022
With rates of mental health issues increasing rapidly during the pandemic, adding resources to meet students’ social, emotional and behavioral...
SAUSD Saddleback High School Kitchen

Santa Ana Unified launches ‘plant-based Wednesdays’ as Universal Meal Program begins

Vicky Nguyen August 18, 2022
Students at public schools across California can continue to receive at least two free meals a day at school this...

VIDEO: Federal program aims to boost access to high-speed internet for families

Vicky Nguyen August 17, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted just how important it is to have access to broadband internet connection at home — for remote school or work, meetings and many other reasons — but affording internet can be difficult for many families.  According...
Huntington Beach High School administrators join Project Hope Alliance CEO Jennifer Friend to fill backpacks with school supplies.

#kindness1billion: Huntington Beach High School educators fill backpacks at annual donation drive

Madeline Gray August 16, 2022
While students are gearing up for their new class schedules, affordable school supplies are becoming harder to come by with...

Weekly roundup: Corona del Mar High School senior publishes book, new aquatic center opens, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 12, 2022
In about a week, Corona del Mar High School students will be back in school comparing their summer breaks, and...
Student Artist Sunday Vu

Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach showcases artwork from OC students

Vicky Nguyen August 11, 2022
A drawing that took middle school student Sunday Vu a couple of months to complete is making its rounds for public display.  Etched and drawn completely in pencil, the rising eighth-grader from the Westminster School District drew a black and...
The El Modena Pool Athletes

New aquatic center at El Modena High School creates a splash

Vicky Nguyen August 8, 2022
The student athletes from El Modena High School will no longer need to hold their practices at neighboring teams’ pools. ...
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