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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
AUHSD iLab instructor and student

Anaheim Union High School District’s iLab inspires students to tackle issues by innovating solutions

Vicky Nguyen June 23, 2022
Countless amounts of automatic hand sanitizer dispensers were installed in response to the pandemic, but recent graduate Thomas Dinh noticed...
Greyson, a student at OCDE's Harbor Learning Center, with Duey Luu, a staff member from his group home, and OCDE Speech and Language Specialists Art Marmelejo and Paul DePerry.

ACCESS students explore Careers Without Borders

Madeline Gray June 22, 2022
From actors to astronauts to professional sports hall-of-famers, Careers Without Borders has brought professionals from differing fields to the computer...
WHS Merits Winners

Westminster High’s Queen Bees selected as a national finalist of ExploraVision science competition

Vicky Nguyen June 21, 2022
Life without honey bees could sting for the United States as the agricultural economy provides 19.7 million jobs and contributes $1.055 trillion to the country’s overall economy. Determined to find a way to prevent the number of honey producing bee...
Buena Park Book Vending Machine

Weekly roundup: Book vending machine, supporting families through inflation, students get second chances, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 17, 2022
Students will not find any snacks in a new vending machine that was installed at a school in the Buena...
VSA Orange County Art Gallery

Traveling art exhibit showcases the work of artists with disabilities of all ages

Vicky Nguyen June 15, 2022
Surrounded by his biggest supporters, 7-year-old Mario Roblero stands proudly in front of his artwork that is currently on display...
Cadet Amanda Martinez

Student cadets graduate from military-style program with second chance at life

Vicky Nguyen June 14, 2022
For many, a second chance can be an opportunity of a lifetime. That has been the case for Amanda Martinez, a student cadet at the Sunburst Youth Academy, who spoke in front of more than 400 people attending the commencement...
NOCROP superintendent Dana Lynch

North Orange County ROP appoints new superintendent

Madeline Gray June 14, 2022
The North Orange County Regional Occupational Program recently announced Dana Lynch as its new superintendent.  Lynch, assistant superintendent of educational...
San Clemente High School Graduates at Thalassa Stadium in San Clemente (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG Photographer)

Weekly roundup: Graduations return in pre-pandemic fashion, funding granted for career pathways, and more

Madeline Gray June 10, 2022
After making pandemic-safe adjustments to graduation ceremonies last June, graduation season has returned to normal with fully in-person high school...

Fullerton School District introduces second Korean dual language program in the county

Madeline Gray June 9, 2022
In Orange County, 68 public schools, including charters, are teaching their students a second language. While a total of 61 Spanish dual language programs have been established throughout the region, only one Korean language academy is currently available for students. ...
Students with certificates

Buena Park High becomes first school in state to offer SACA tech certifications 

Ian Hanigan June 8, 2022
A half-dozen Buena Park High School students recently became the first cohort in California to receive advanced technology certifications at...
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