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A group of elementary students and their principal stand near a red barn and garden area on Golden View Elementary’s school farm.

OC Impact School: At Golden View Elementary, hands-on learning grows from farm to classroom

Ian Hanigan May 13, 2026

FutureCurrent: CEO Sloane Keane on the transformative power of mentorship

Madeline Gray May 12, 2026
Connections student Savannah accepts her award alongside members of the Orange County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean.

OCDE students reflect on the significance of service, sacrifice through Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest

Nathaniel Martinez May 11, 2026
A Hopkinson Elementary School student interacts with a sensory station created by Los Alamitos High School freshman Wesley Avery for the school’s Multi-Aged Huskies classroom.

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos freshman creates sensory station for former school, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 8, 2026
Computer screen displaying a warning message attributed to “ShinyHunters” claiming responsibility for a cybersecurity breach involving the Canvas learning management platform.

Schools worldwide respond to Canvas security breach and service disruptions

Ian Hanigan May 7, 2026
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5 schools from OC earn National Blue Ribbon honors

Ian Hanigan September 25, 2020
Five schools from Orange County have earned National Blue Ribbon status, considered the nation’s highest educational honor. Ethan B. Allen...
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OCDE releases public schools directory for 2020-21

Ian Hanigan September 24, 2020
The new Orange County Public Schools Directory is here. Each year, the Orange County Department of Education produces and distributes...

OCDE is paving the pathway for career education across Orange County

Nichole Pichardo September 23, 2020
Since 2014, OCDE’s award-winning OC Pathways initiative has been creating self-sustaining partnerships to expand career pathway opportunities for Orange County students. This countywide consortium made up of OC’s 27 school districts, businesses, colleges and local agencies is creating work-based learning...
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Here are some frequently asked questions on the use of face coverings at school

Ian Hanigan September 22, 2020
Face masks will likely go down as one of the most enduring visuals of 2020, and for good reason. As...
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5 tips to help families to make the most of distance learning

Staff reports September 21, 2020
While some Orange County school districts are mapping out a return to on-site instruction, others have indicated they’ll stick with...
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Q&A: Understanding the impacts of the pandemic on anxiety and depression

Ian Hanigan September 21, 2020
Results of a survey conducted by the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate symptoms associated with anxiety and depression disorders “increased considerably” in the United States from April through June, compared with the same period last year. Younger...
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Weekly roundup: The power of esports in schools, reversing reopening plans, and more

Nichole Pichardo September 18, 2020
Need some convincing about the power of esports in schools? In a recent article authored for District Administration, OCDE Executive...
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VIDEO: OCDE breaks ground on new campus for ACCESS students

Ian Hanigan September 18, 2020
 Just off the 91 Freeway in Anaheim lies an expansive field of dirt and rocks once owned by Carl...
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3 things to know about COVID-19 testing for students and school employees

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2020
Did you know there are more than 50 COVID-19 testing sites up and running in Orange County, and that educators can get tested for free, even if they’re asymptomatic? As a number of schools across Orange County finalize their plans...
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Círculos High arts partnership helps Santa Ana students find their voice

Ian Hanigan September 16, 2020
Amid a public health crisis, social isolation and societal unrest, a Santa Ana school and a local nonprofit are helping...
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