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Inside the Outdoors 2022 Summer Camp

REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026
UC Irvine student apprentice Alina Yuan, left, collaborates with marketing program manager Kimberly Chai on design concepts for Division of Career Pathways materials at UC Irvine.

WATCH: OCDE, UC Irvine apprenticeships support Orange County workforce pipeline

Vicky Nguyen April 1, 2026
Leadership coach Allyson Apsey joined Dr. Stefan Bean on set for the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: Leadership coach Allyson Apsey on building stronger school cultures

Madeline Gray March 31, 2026
Anaheim Union educators at the Student & Community Voice AI Summit

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026
Dr. Carol Hansen, Ocean View superintendent

Ocean View chief named ‘Superintendent to Watch’ by school communications association

Ian Hanigan September 26, 2017
The superintendent of the Ocean View School District has been named a Superintendent to Watch for 2017-18 by the National School Public...
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Fire crews urge caution, patience due to blaze along OC-Riverside county line

Fermin Leal September 25, 2017
Anyone heading towards Riverside County on the 91 Freeway this afternoon should plan for long delays due to a stubborn...
Teacher Van Anh Vu with students in the classroom

Garden Grove celebrates the launch of OC’s second Vietnamese dual-language program

Ian Hanigan September 25, 2017
The Garden Grove Unified School District marked the beginning of its first Vietnamese dual-language program last week with a “Going Global Launch Party” that included district administrators, elected officials and community partners. The Sept. 21 ceremony, featuring remarks by local...
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Weekly roundup: Curbing cell phones at lunch, designing cities on Venus, unveiling a stadium and more

Ian Hanigan September 22, 2017
What happens when you prevent students from using their cell phones during lunch? They hang out and talk, apparently. As in...
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching logo over blurred science lab

OC teacher a finalist in presidential awards program honoring math and science teachers

Ian Hanigan September 22, 2017
A science teacher from Bolsa Grande High School in the Garden Grove Unified School District is among eight state finalists...
Gunn Marie Hansen

Orange Unified School District names interim superintendent

Fermin Leal September 21, 2017
The Orange Unified School District’s Board of Trustees has appointed Gunn Marie Hansen as interim superintendent to replace retired schools chief Michael Christensen. Hansen, who previously worked as Orange Unified’s deputy superintendent of educational services, will serve as head of...
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Lawmakers reject bill requiring later start time for California middle, high schools

Fermin Leal September 19, 2017
A bill to require middle and high schools across California to start the school day no earlier than 8:30 a.m....
money in education jar

State Board of Ed backs plan for federal funds for English learners, low-income students

Fermin Leal September 18, 2017
The State Board of Education has adopted a plan that will guide California’s spending of about $2.6 billion in federal...
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Weekly roundup: Hurricane relief efforts, National Merit semifinalists, Irvine’s newest school, and more

Ian Hanigan September 15, 2017
Approximately 1,500 miles separate Orange County from Hurricane Harvey’s destructive swath. But local residents have been eager to support the relief effort, and we’ve been hearing more stories about OC schools finding ways to contribute. The Orange County Register reported...
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OC superintendent champions comprehensive system of support for students in EdSource commentary

Ian Hanigan September 15, 2017
On the heels of the state introducing new instructional standards, a new funding model and a new accountability system, California’s...
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