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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

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

Weekly roundup: Later start times for middle and high school students, student artwork at the Sawdust Festival, and more

Ian Hanigan July 8, 2022

Secondary students may be able to set their alarms a little later when school starts back up. Concerned over whether...

Superintendent Al Mijares and OC Board of Education incumbents win re-election

Ian Hanigan July 8, 2022

Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares and the incumbents on the OC Board of Education have all officially earned victories in...

Northwood High School student Riya Gupta poses at NHD-CA competition.

Orange County students win top honors at National History Day contest

Madeline Gray July 6, 2022

Eleven students from Orange County were recognized for their historical reports, exhibits and websites at the National History Day National Contest. In May, the NHD-California contest selected 13 champion historical projects from the county in the junior and senior divisions...

First Vietnamese dual language immersion program in the state promotes students

Vicky Nguyen July 5, 2022

Near the heart of the Little Saigon business district and in a county that has the largest concentration of Vietnamese...

Here are some takeaways from California’s record spending plan for public schools

Ian Hanigan July 2, 2022

On the final day of June, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on a bundle of bills that together make up...

Weekly roundup: Student competes in Braille Challenge, new COVID-19 guidelines, superintendent earns champion award, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 1, 2022

Braille dots can be found on parking meters, bathroom signs, ATMs and even restaurant menus, but only about 10 percent of visually impaired Americans can read it. An Orange County teenager is one of them. Student Lynn Wu is an...