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Dr. Stefan Bean and Lainie Rowell on the FutureCurrent podcast set, with microphones and chairs arranged for a recorded conversation.

Now playing: New OCDE podcast hosted by Dr. Bean highlights the people and stories shaping education

Ian Hanigan January 27, 2026
Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education members, district leaders and staff stand with Guzman family members inside the school office during the dedication ceremony.

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified dedicates Virginia and William Guzman Elementary School, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 23, 2026
Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin addresses the audience at the 2024 Orange County Counselor Symposium on Feb. 7 at the Hilton Anaheim.

School Counselors and Advocates of the Year to be honored at the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium

Nathaniel Martinez January 22, 2026
Students from Dr. Jonas E. Salk School in the Centralia School District perform during last year’s Orange County Arts and Disability Festival, raising their arms to form heart shapes with their hands.

OC Arts and Disability Festival marks 50 years, calls for entries

Vicky Nguyen January 20, 2026
Lincoln Elementary School students explore new robotics challenges in the campus' Innovation Lab. (Courtesy of Newport-Mesa Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa students discover tech skills via Innovation Lab, Valley High to host career education film screening, and more

Madeline Gray January 16, 2026
Typewriter

Weekly roundup: Trustee area changes, school start dates and more

Staff reports July 14, 2017
The Tustin Unified Board of Education this week approved a new district map with five distinct trustee areas, putting that...
Orange County Board of Education members Jack Bedell and David Boyd

Orange County Board of Education selects new president, vice president

Ian Hanigan July 12, 2017
The Orange County Board of Education on Wednesday voted to elect new officers for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Dr. Jack...
A group of students run toward their elementary school

New school year begins at three year-round campuses

Fermin Leal July 10, 2017
Just as most Orange County students are starting to settle into their summer vacation routines, others are already back in school. The 2017-18 school year began Monday for hundreds of students at three elementary schools in Anaheim Elementary School District....
Girl in bee swimsuit next to pool

#kindness1billion: Summer’s here, but kindness isn’t taking a vacation

Ian Hanigan July 6, 2017
You’re sharing treats with friends and coworkers. You’re saving bees from swimming pools. You’re even showing some love to parking...
A hard copy of Orange County Department of Education's Local Control Accountability Plan sits on a desk.

OCDE’s accountability plan targets technology, parental outreach and college/career readiness

Fermin Leal July 1, 2017
The Orange County Department of Education has developed a plan for the upcoming school year that aims to expand access...
News blocks

Weekly roundup: A new state budget, CHOC’s oncology prom, transitional kindergarten and more

Staff reports June 30, 2017
Gov. Jerry Brown this week put his signature on a $183 billion budget that increases funding for K-12 schools, after-school programs, early education, child care and teacher recruitment. In fact, the spending plan, which kicks in on July 1, raises...
Smoke over Orange County

OC smoke advisory issued in response to Cristianitos fire at Camp Pendleton

Ian Hanigan June 29, 2017
Air quality officials issued a smoke advisory Thursday in response to the Cristianitos wildfire, which has scorched 700 acres in...
Student Victor Valenzuela pitches his business idea at a podium

ACCESS students face ‘sharks’ in entrepreneurial pitch competition

Fermin Leal June 28, 2017
Two students from the Orange County Department of Education’s alternative education program each won up to a $5,000 loan after...
Girl reading a book

California compiles a summer reading list for kids and teens

Ian Hanigan June 27, 2017
Looking for summer book suggestions for children and teens? You might want to check out the state’s Recommended Literature: Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve list, which has recently expanded with 285 additional titles. “The books our students read help broaden their...
Students eating in a cafeteria

Summer food programs in OC ensure children won’t go hungry when schools are closed

Ian Hanigan June 26, 2017
More than 250,000 students throughout the county rely on free or reduced-price meals provided by their schools. But what happens...
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