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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
Sunburst Youth Academy

Sunburst Youth Academy is enrolling now for its January 2022 class

Nichole Pichardo December 6, 2021
A free residential leadership academy is currently seeking applicants for its program that gives local teens who’ve faced significant obstacles...
computer and newspaper

Weekly roundup: Anonymous donation provides aid for local homeless high school youth; California’s ‘Cradle-to-Career’ program; and more

Nichole Pichardo December 3, 2021
Thanks to an anonymous donation, a local high school school will soon be able to provide increased help to families...
OC Pathways 2021

VIDEO: Eighth annual OC Pathways Showcase explores the growth of career education in Orange County

Nichole Pichardo December 2, 2021
Nearly 150 educators, industry leaders and students gathered virtually to celebrate eight years of developing career pathway opportunities and programs in Orange County. Reflecting the theme “Your workforce is here,” the 2021 OC Pathways Showcase event on Dec. 1 brought...
Al Mijares

VIDEO: Native American Heritage Month forum shares personal stories, insight and historic perspectives

Ian Hanigan November 30, 2021
A virtual colloquium presented by OCDE on Tuesday shared the personal stories, insight and historical perspectives of six distinguished Native...
Child's hands with cardboard house

3 things to know about homeless education services in Orange County

Nichole Pichardo November 29, 2021
According to the latest certified data from the California Department of Education, about 6 percent — or approximately 25,400 students...
Trabuco Hills HS

Trabuco Hills High marching band to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Nichole Pichardo November 23, 2021
If you happen to be tuning into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this Thursday, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the Trabuco Hills High School Thundering Mustangs Marching Unit, the only California high school selected to participate in...
Inside the Outdoors receives Cox Charities grant

Cox Communications awards grant to help rebuild OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program

Nichole Pichardo November 22, 2021
It’s been nearly a year since the devastating Bond Fire swept through Rancho Soñado, claiming the home of OCDE’s Inside...
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Weekly roundup: Orangethorpe’s field of dreams, a tribute to SpongeBob’s creator, and more

Ian Hanigan November 19, 2021
In a tip of the cap to her late father, an Orangethorpe Elementary teacher has started a softball club for...
Marine View Middle School

Ocean View debuts its latest school modernization project

Nichole Pichardo November 18, 2021
Ocean View School District officials, board members, students and local dignitaries gathered on Nov. 15 to celebrate the grand re-opening of Marine View Middle School. The Ocean View School District has officially unveiled a $26 million modernization project at one...
Classroom

OCDE seeks proposals for three-year grant targeting truancies

Ian Hanigan November 16, 2021
The Orange County Department of Education is inviting community-based organizations to submit their best proposals for reducing truancy as part...
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