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An adult poses with three elementary school students wearing backpacks as they arrive for the first day of school at a Laguna Beach Unified School District elementary campus.

Back to school: Orange County classrooms get ready to welcome students

Ian Hanigan August 5, 2026
Dr. Nathan goodly with Bobbito Garcia

Hip-hop icon Bobbito Garcia encourages juvenile hall students to pursue their passions

Nathaniel Martinez August 4, 2026
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, left, Orange County Probation Chief Jessica Johnson and Lainie Rowell pose in the OCDE Studio following the recording of an episode of FutureCurrent.

FutureCurrent: OC Probation’s Jessica Johnson discusses supporting youth through rehabilitation

Vicky Nguyen August 4, 2026
California State Capitol Building

California lawmakers return today with key education bills still in play

Ian Hanigan August 3, 2026
Ryan Honary, founder of SensoRy AI and a Newport Harbor High School graduate, discusses the company's wildfire detection technology during an interview with KTLA 5.

Weekly roundup: Irvine expands partnership with Newport Harbor graduate’s AI wildfire detection company, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 31, 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
Students in the Anaheim Union High School District will soon learn how to play instruments while gaining music history knowledge...
Sam Darnold posing with his retired jersey alongside Head Coach Jaime Ortiz at the Triton Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at the Talega Golf Course in San Clemente.

San Clemente High School alumnus Sam Darnold has jersey retired and is inducted into school’s Hall of Fame

Nathaniel Martinez July 16, 2026
On Friday, July 10, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback returned to San Clemente for the Triton Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at the Talega Golf Course where he was honored with a jersey retirement ceremony, cementing his legacy as a Triton. Among those in attendance was Head Coach Jaime Ortiz, who coached Darnold during his time at San Clemente High School.
Recipients of the 2025 Outstanding STEM Educator Awards gather for a group photo following last year's awards celebration at the Orange County Department of Education Conference Center in Costa Mesa.

OCDE announces 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators

Vicky Nguyen July 15, 2026
Twelve Orange County professionals who are expanding opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education have been selected as the 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators.
Natalia Abarca, coordinator of OCDE’s Language Services unit, welcomes guests to the 2025 Interpreters and Translators Conference.

Language access professionals to celebrate 10 years of growth at OCDE conference

Vicky Nguyen July 14, 2026
The Orange County Department of Education will host its 10th annual Interpreters and Translators Conference Sept. 24 through Sept. 26 in Costa Mesa, bringing together language access professionals for three days of professional learning, networking and discussions on emerging technologies, ethics and best practices.
Students in the inaugural Certified Nursing Assistant cohort celebrate completing the tuition-free program offered through a partnership between Orange Unified School District and Santiago Canyon College. Participants completed coursework and hands-on clinical training while still enrolled in high school.

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified, Santiago Canyon College celebrates first certified nursing assistant cohort, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 10, 2026
The Orange Unified School District and Santiago Canyon College recently celebrated the completion of their first certified nursing assistant cohort,...
Dr. Stefan Bean raises his right hand while his four children administer the oath of office during an Orange County Board of Education meeting.

Orange County superintendent, board members sworn in at organizational meeting

Ian Hanigan July 9, 2026
Quick look: Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean and Orange County Board of Education members Mari Barke and Dr. Lisa Sparks took the oath of office Wednesday. The board also elected its leadership for the coming year. The...
Huntington Beach Quarterback Roxie Shaia drops back to pass in a game against Marina High School.

Huntington Beach and Newport Harbor high schools invited to national girls flag football tournament

Nathaniel Martinez July 9, 2026
Quick look: After establishing themselves as two of the top girls flag football teams in the country, Huntington Beach High...

FutureCurrent: OC Arts and Disability Director Marleena Barber and able artist Joshua Roy share the power of arts inclusion

Madeline Gray July 8, 2026
Quick look: On the latest episode of FutureCurrent, Orange County Arts and Disability Director and OCDE Arts Consultant Marleena Barber...
A public service announcement produced by the Orange County Department of Education plays before a movie at Regal Garden Grove, raising awareness about the risks of nitrous oxide misuse.

OCDE brings nitrous oxide awareness campaign to local movie theaters

Vicky Nguyen July 8, 2026
A new public service announcement produced by the Orange County Department of Education is appearing in two Garden Grove movie theaters through November, encouraging families to learn about the dangers of nitrous oxide misuse and start conversations with young people.
Don Austin

Laguna Beach Unified welcomes back Don Austin as new superintendent

Ian Hanigan July 2, 2026
Quick look: Dr. Don Austin officially began serving as superintendent of Laguna Beach Unified this week, returning to a district...
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