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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
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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
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Innovative apps earn honors for more than a dozen OC high school students

Ian Hanigan March 30, 2022
One smartphone app is designed to assist people who are visually impaired with object recognition technology, made possible by artificial...
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KinderCaminata event introduces Santa Ana kindergarteners to college and careers

Ian Hanigan March 29, 2022
Nearly 1,000 kindergarteners from the Santa Ana Unified School District got a sneak preview of college and potential careers during...
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OC District Pulse: Westminster School District strives to build tomorrow’s leaders today

Staff reports March 28, 2022
“Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today” is the mission and vision of the Westminster School District, which serves more than 8,700 students from preschool through grade eight at 13 elementary schools, three middle schools and one early learning center.  “By developing important...
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Weekly roundup: OC Register’s Artist of the Year nominees, schooling for Afghan students, and more

Ian Hanigan March 25, 2022
The Orange County Register has announced 646 nominees for its 2022 Artist of the Year program. Juniors and seniors representing...
Brea Olinda Unified leaders outside Laurel

Laurel Elementary Magnet School in Brea celebrates its centennial birthday

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2022
Laurel School began serving the Brea community back in September 1921. According to the Brea Olinda Unified School District, the...
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Boeing Company grant will help Inside the Outdoors add animal ambassadors, increase access

Ian Hanigan March 22, 2022
Inside the Outdoors Foundation, which oversees OCDE’s long-running environmental education program, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from The Boeing Company to help rebuild its animal ambassador lineup and to increase community access to environmental education experiences.  With the investment,...
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Ed100: The Lottery and California education

Guest columnist March 22, 2022
Did you know that California Lottery funds account for around 1.5 percent of the state’s spending for public education? Our...
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OCDE announces the 2022 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Ian Hanigan March 21, 2022
A nutrition services assistant, a bus driver, a maintenance worker and a database specialist are among nine exemplary school workers...
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Weekly roundup: Robots take center stage in Costa Mesa, OC students win culinary competition, and more

Ian Hanigan March 18, 2022
Robots aren’t ready to take over just yet, but they seem to be getting closer judging by the entries at a regional engineering competition in Costa Mesa. About 1,500 high schoolers representing more than 40 teams showcased robotic creations that...
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Capo math teacher named finalist in presidential awards program for the second time in two years

Ian Hanigan March 17, 2022
For the second time in a little more than two years, a Capistrano Unified teacher has been named a state...
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