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Members of the Troy High School Science Olympiad team pose with their first-place trophy at the 2026 MIT Science Olympiad Invitational.

Troy High School Science Olympiad team takes first place at MIT Invitational

Ian Hanigan January 29, 2026
25th US Poet Laureate Arthur Sze will serve as keynote speaker at the 16th annual Creative Edge Lecture at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. (Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress)

US Poet Laureate Arthur Sze will take the stage at 16th Creative Edge Lecture

Madeline Gray January 29, 2026
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
An image showing participants cutting ribbon during the reopening of Lake View Elementary School

VIDEO: Ocean View’s Lake View Elementary School reopens with a STEAM focus

Ian Hanigan September 7, 2016
Nearly two years after Lake View Elementary School in the Ocean View School District was shuttered due to asbestos concerns,...
An image of a student working on a computer in the Brea Olinda Unified School District

OC District Pulse: Brea Olinda leverages innovation, technology and partnerships to meet students’ needs

Ian Hanigan September 7, 2016
A few months back, we were interested to learn that the Brea Olinda Unified School District was turning one of its elementary...
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#kindness1billion: A new school year presents new opportunities to reach One Billion Acts of Kindness

Staff reports September 6, 2016
Call it the ripple effect, when one single act of kindness impacts not only the recipient, but the giver, those witnessing and even those who may hear about it in the future. That’s the idea behind the One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative, which...
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In the news: Public opinions of public education, school supplies for a local homeless facility, upgrades at Katella High and more

Staff reports September 2, 2016
Have you missed an education story in Orange County this week? We’ve got you covered: The Orange County Rescue Mission’s...
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September 1 marks beginning of Attendance Awareness Month

Staff reports September 1, 2016
Students are filing into classrooms all across Orange County as the new school year begins, and the goal is to keep those...
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County activates Emergency Operations Center and public hotline in response to Holy Jim brush fire

Ian Hanigan August 31, 2016
With the Holy Jim brush fire prompting voluntary evacuations in the Cleveland National Forest, the county of Orange activated its Emergency Operations Center Wednesday, along with a Public Information Hotline that can be reached by calling 714-628-7085. A news release issued at 11:30...
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Disneyland Resort to honor altruistic high schoolers through its Dreamers & Doers program

Ian Hanigan August 30, 2016
Do you know a Orange County high school student who’s making a difference in his or her community, home or school?...
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In the news: New STEM labs open, OC students make gains on standards tests, free web design classes for students and more

Staff reports August 26, 2016
It’s that time of the week when you’re ready for the weekend, but yes, only after you catch up on all the...
An image of students working on a robotics program in Tustin

OC District Pulse: In Tustin Unified, technology helps support rigorous standards, engaging instruction

Ian Hanigan August 25, 2016
The Tustin Unified School District will be one of four Orange County districts to formally kick off the 2016-17 school year on Monday, welcoming approximately 24,000 students to its 29 campuses. For our latest edition of “OC District Pulse,” we...
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Orange County students post increases in English, math across all grade levels on latest state assessments

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2016
Orange County students made across-the-board gains on computer-based assessments aligned with California’s English and math instructional standards, according to results released...
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