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A group of elementary students and their principal stand near a red barn and garden area on Golden View Elementary’s school farm.

OC Impact School: At Golden View Elementary, hands-on learning grows from farm to classroom

Ian Hanigan May 13, 2026

FutureCurrent: CEO Sloane Keane on the transformative power of mentorship

Madeline Gray May 12, 2026
Connections student Savannah accepts her award alongside members of the Orange County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean.

OCDE students reflect on the significance of service, sacrifice through Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest

Nathaniel Martinez May 11, 2026
A Hopkinson Elementary School student interacts with a sensory station created by Los Alamitos High School freshman Wesley Avery for the school’s Multi-Aged Huskies classroom.

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos freshman creates sensory station for former school, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 8, 2026
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Schools worldwide respond to Canvas security breach and service disruptions

Ian Hanigan May 7, 2026
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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...
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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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In the news: School bond measures in OC, lessons for educators on Chinese culture and more

Staff reports August 19, 2016
Let us help you catch up on this week’s top education stories in Orange County: The Program to Advance Cultural Education...
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Finalists announced for the 2016 Innovation in Education Awards

Staff reports August 18, 2016
Charting new paths in education, finalists have been announced for the 2016 Innovation in Education Awards. Presented by Project Tomorrow and the Orange County Technology Alliance, and sponsored by the Orange County Department of Education, the award has been recognizing outstanding education...
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‘Day of Discovery’ tour will make a stop in OC to highlight new educational technologies and digital content

Ian Hanigan August 16, 2016
Teachers and administrators from the Orange County area will get a chance to learn about new educational technologies and digital content at Discovery...
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OC school boards approve bond measures for the November ballot

Ian Hanigan August 15, 2016
Add Capistrano Unified, Anaheim Elementary and Centralia to the list of Orange County school districts that will place facilities bond...
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In the news: Earlier start dates in OC, Newsweek’s top high schools, Summer at the Center, ideal sleep times and more

Ian Hanigan August 12, 2016
The first week of school is in the books for a handful of local districts, but that’s not the only education news this week. Here are a few stories you might have missed: A number of Orange County school districts have shifted...
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Kindness Korner: Traffic jam and air conditioning jam invite random act of kindness opportunity

Staff reports August 12, 2016
As cars begin to slow down on the freeway, the impending doom of a traffic jam sets in. But what if...
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