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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
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
OC Pathways Showcase feature

There’s still time for educators and business leaders to sign up for ‘the ultimate road trip’

Ian Hanigan November 8, 2016
They’re calling it “the ultimate road trip,” and there’s still time for educators and industry leaders to hop on board....
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OCDE supports pilot program that guides students through their college applications

Ian Hanigan November 7, 2016
One by one, the seniors from Ocean View High School walked through a decorated corridor amid cheers from their classmates,...
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In the news: new Science Framework, zombie madness, app that assists the blind and more

Staff reports November 4, 2016
It’s the first Friday of November, which means we’ve officially entered the holiday season. It also means it’s time for the weekly roundup of education stories. Take a look: The state Board of Education voted to approve a new Science Framework that...
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State board adopts modernized Science Framework for California’s public schools

Staff reports November 4, 2016
A new, 21st-century science curriculum framework has been approved for California’s public schools. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson...
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Cubs win! — just as an Orange County high schooler predicted back in 1993

Ian Hanigan November 3, 2016
We already knew Orange County graduates were innovative and enterprising. Turns out they might also be prescient. A story about a...
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‘Full STEAM ahead,’ OC Fair’s Imaginology event calls for OC student entries

Staff reports November 2, 2016
Planning is “full STEAM ahead” for the OC Fair’s 2017 Imaginology event, which is inviting Orange County students to submit innovative art and science projects for a special showcase at next year’s fair. Imaginology is a free event that will be held April 21...
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Tesoro High senior earns Innovation in Education Award for smartphone app that assists the blind

Ian Hanigan November 1, 2016
A few years ago, Shalin Shah watched a documentary that featured Nepali eye surgeon Sanduk Ruit, who had traveled to...
Kids on Halloween

Tips for the whole family to stay safe on Halloween night

Staff reports October 31, 2016
Kids have been counting down the days until Halloween since, well, pretty much the day after last Halloween. And it’s...
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Westminster district promotes biliteracy with dual immersion programs in Spanish and Vietnamese

Ian Hanigan October 31, 2016
On the heels of launching the state’s first Vietnamese dual-language immersion program, the Westminster School District has added another dual-language program — this time in Spanish. In September, Westminster began teaching preschool and kindergarten classes in both English and Spanish at...
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In the news: OC Teachers of the Year, after-school program in Anaheim, costumed-dodgeball and more

Staff reports October 28, 2016
It’s the Friday before Halloween, so we have a treat for you — a roundup of the top education stories...
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