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A student-created display at McAuliffe Middle School shows handwritten reflections on paper stars and astronaut cutouts under the message, “The legacy I want to leave at McAuliffe is …”

Forty years after Challenger, McAuliffe Middle School reflects on a lasting legacy

Ian Hanigan January 28, 2026
Kay Nakauchi being recognized at December 2025 HBUHSD Board Meeting.

After 68 years of service, Kay Nakauchi retires from HBUHSD

Nathaniel Martinez January 28, 2026
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
Booths at Fourth District PTA's 2016 Spring Training and Exhibitor Fair

Fourth District PTA’s spring fair aims to empower members

Fermin Leal May 9, 2017
PTA parents across Orange County hoping to learn more about collaborating among the different local chapters, advocating for arts and...
Aki Munemitsu and Sylvia Mendez

The Deeper Learning Podcast | Aki’s Story: On Relocation and Resilience

Ian Hanigan May 8, 2017
Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on Feb. 19, 1942, authorizing the internment of Japanese-Americans during...

CHEP student is the youngest ever to be named Woman of the Year for assembly district

Ian Hanigan May 8, 2017
Liliana Hernandez is an eighth-grader enrolled in OCDE’s Community Home Education Program. She’s also a Girl Scout, an amateur rocketeer and an aspiring doctor. Oh, and she recently became the youngest person ever to earn Woman of the Year honors...
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Weekly roundup: Westminster to honor Mendez v. Westminster case, Teachers of the Year named and more

Fermin Leal May 5, 2017
The city of Westminster will officially recognize the historic Mendez v. Westminster school desegregation case by building a bike trail on...
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VIDEO: Virgin Galactic, OC Pathways team up with Roadtrip Nation to visit local campuses

Ian Hanigan May 5, 2017
OC Pathways recently hit the road with representatives from Virgin Galactic to share career advice with students at Los Alamitos High...
Aerial of Westmont Elementary School

OC District Pulse: Ocean View School District emphasizes writing, STEM and the arts

Ian Hanigan May 3, 2017
The Ocean View School District knows its families value choice. That’s why the district recently rebooted Lake View Elementary School to emphasize science, technology, engineering, arts and math. It’s why Westmont Elementary School is creating a visual and performing arts program that integrates...
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares and others in front of a school bus

OCDE names 2018 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Staff reports May 2, 2017
A big yellow school bus filled with camera crews, reporters, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares, sponsors and...
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50 years and counting, OCDE’s employee newsletter is all about ‘What’s News’

Ian Hanigan May 1, 2017
“A color-sound film strip entitled ‘The School Nurse’ will be previewed at the annual banquet of the Orange County School...
girl smiles discussing suicide prevention

Suicide prevention, mental health support highlighted in video contest

Fermin Leal April 28, 2017
Fifteen Orange County high school teams were recently recognized by the California Mental Health Services Authority for videos they produced aimed at helping prevent suicide, reducing discrimination stigma related to mental illness, and promoting overall mental health of all students....
Juan Escobar and Michael Morefield

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Ian Hanigan April 28, 2017
It’s time for the latest round of “OCDE in 30 Seconds.” In this edition, we’ve got Juan Escobar discussing OCDE’s...
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