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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
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Students from 23 local schools prep for National History Day-Orange County

Ian Hanigan March 2, 2022
Nearly 250 young historians from 23 schools in seven school districts will take part in this month’s National History Day-Orange...
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State masking requirement for schools to end after March 11

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2022
California’s indoor masking order for schools will be downgraded to a strong recommendation after March 11, state officials announced on...
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Weekly roundup: Ocean Institute to host college and career fair, OCTA says kids can ride free, and more

Ian Hanigan February 25, 2022
Ocean Institute in Dana Point plans to host a Virtual Marine and Environmental Sciences College and Career Fair on Saturday, March 12. Sponsored by the Surf Industry Members Association, or SIMA, the free, interactive event will run from 9 a.m....
Robert McDonald

WATCH: OCDE virtual forum honors Black History Month with experiences, perspectives and insight

Ian Hanigan February 24, 2022
Four prominent Black Americans shared their personal experiences and insight into educational systems and career paths during an online colloquium...
Orange County School Nurses Organization

OC School Nurses Organization lauded for tireless leadership, resilience during pandemic

Ian Hanigan February 24, 2022
You might not know much about the Orange County School Nurses Organization, but over the course of the pandemic, this...
Tuffree Middle School

Six OC middle schools are among California’s ‘Schools to Watch’ for 2022

Ian Hanigan February 22, 2022
Three high-performing middle schools in Orange County have been recognized through the California Schools to Watch program, and another three had their status renewed for 2022. Bernardo Yorba and Tuffree middle schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and...
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Weekly roundup: Bike donation in Santa Ana, perfection on the ACT, and more

Ian Hanigan February 18, 2022
Under the direction of a four-time mountain bike world champion, sixth-graders from Santa Ana’s Hazard Elementary School recently assembled 50...
Woodbridge High's Academic Decathlon team

Irvine’s Woodbridge High wins fifth OC Academic Decathlon in six years

Ian Hanigan February 16, 2022
For the fifth time in six years, Woodbridge High School in Irvine has won the Orange County Academic Decathlon. The...
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Garden Grove Unified to open four new Family Resource Centers

Ian Hanigan February 16, 2022
The Garden Grove Unified School District is opening four new Family Resource Centers that will serve as hubs to connect families and students with food, health care, housing, mental health counseling, immigration counseling, victim assistance and other critical services.
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Six continuation schools from OC are recognized as state models

Ian Hanigan February 15, 2022
Six continuation schools in Orange County have been recognized among California’s Model Continuation High Schools for 2022. The local honorees...
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