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Former Centralia Elementary School District student Sarah Barron speaks to students at San Marino Elementary School about the new free library available on their campus. (Centralia Elementary School District)

Weekly roundup: Former student donates Little Free Library to Centralia Elementary School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray September 18, 2026
Project GLAD® Coordinator Jennifer Salas goes over language development strategies for teachers to utilize in their own classrooms.

REGISTER NOW: Project GLAD® to offer Foundations and Secondary Foundations Training this fall

Nathaniel Martinez September 18, 2026
Two students kneel in a farm field planting young seedlings while other participants work in rows behind them under a blue sky.

Second Harvest invites OC students to learn, serve at working Irvine farm

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2026
Middle/outside blocker Megan Hodges (6) leaps for a spike in the gold medal game against the Dominican Republic at the NORCECA U23 Pan Am Cup in Managua, Nicaragua.

San Juan Hills volleyball standout helps Team USA win U23 Pan American Cup gold

Nathaniel Martinez September 16, 2026
OCDE Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, right, introduces keynote speaker Dr. Janet Núñez-Pineda during the 2025 International Translation Day celebration at the OCDE Conference Center.

OCDE to mark International Translation Day with PBS SoCal studio visit

Vicky Nguyen September 16, 2026
La Quinta HS Lunar New Year

Weekly roundup: OC schools celebrate the Lunar New Year, Edison High gets a new pool, and more

Nichole Pichardo February 4, 2022
Celebrations were underway this week at schools across Orange County to welcome the Year of the Tiger, or more commonly...
Dr. Mario A. Carlos LHCSD

La Habra City School District names new superintendent

Nichole Pichardo February 1, 2022
The La Habra City School District has announced its next superintendent. Dr. Mario A. Carlos, who’s been serving the district...
Dr. Carol Hansen

Ocean View School District superintendent announces retirement

Nichole Pichardo January 31, 2022
Ocean View School District Superintendent Dr. Carol Hansen has announced she’ll retire from the district in July 2022, capping a 37-year career in public education. “I am so proud to have been associated with everyone in the Ocean View School...
Great Kindness Challenge

Weekly roundup: Spreading kindness across OC, big changes to the SAT, and more

Nichole Pichardo January 28, 2022
The world could use some extra kindness right now, and students across Orange County are working to deliver it. As...
Students cooking

Anaheim Elementary School District extends school day for expanded learning opportunities

Ian Hanigan January 27, 2022
The Anaheim Elementary School District announced this week that it’s extended the school day to nine hours at each of...
students pose with superintendent Joanne culverhouse

Dr. Joanne Culverhouse, superintendent of the La Habra City School District, announces retirement

Ian Hanigan January 24, 2022
La Habra City School District superintendent Dr. Joanne Culverhouse has announced her decision to retire at the end of the school year after 41 years in education. “It brings me so much joy to watch our students grow and learn...
A blurred image of a broadcast newsroom

Weekly roundup: Anaheim high schoolers take part in day of service, COVID news, and more

Ian Hanigan January 21, 2022
Inspired by the life and service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., hundreds of students from the Anaheim Union High...
CCPA Free Diploma

OCDE’s College and Career Preparatory Academy is helping young adults move forward

Nichole Pichardo January 19, 2022
A local charter school is opening doors for young adults who are behind in credits and need to complete their...
computer and newspaper

Weekly roundup: Takeaways from the governor’s proposed budget, updated guidance for K-12 schools, and more

Nichole Pichardo January 14, 2022
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday unveiled his preliminary spending plan for 2022-23, a $286.4 billion budget proposal that would once again increase funding for public health, schools, community colleges and economic relief. The proposed budget for the fiscal year that...
National School Counseling Week graphic

It’s time to recognize your favorite school counselors and counseling advocates

Ian Hanigan January 13, 2022
The Orange County Department of Education is gathering nominations for its annual Counselor Recognition Program. Established in 2018, the awards...
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