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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

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

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026

An image of Loreen Pham, a fifth-grader at Garden Grove’s Wakeham Elementary School, using her new bow holder

VIDEO: Teamwork in Garden Grove helps fifth-grader play cello at her school’s spring recital

Staff reports June 27, 2016

When Loreen Pham, a fifth-grader at Garden Grove’s Wakeham Elementary School, told music teacher Sarah Moulton that she wanted to...

Orange County after-school programs receive new award for dedication to health and exercise education

Staff reports June 24, 2016

It’s no secret Orange County schools have excellent after-school programs. But now, about 20 are being honored with a brand new...

An image of Tustin PD Officer Ralph Casiello and TUSD nurse Pam Atkins greeting 13-year-old Siva Pelluru

Tustin school staff, police officer recognized for saving boy who collapsed at school

Ian Hanigan June 23, 2016

A school nurse, an assistant principal and a Tustin Police Department motor officer are being credited with saving the life of a 13-year-old boy who went into full cardiac arrest at school. The frightening incident, reported here on the Behind...

Kindness Korner: Her 11th birthday spent completing 11 acts of kindness

Staff reports June 21, 2016

Kids’ birthday celebrations are often tied to a theme, perhaps based on their favorite movie or character. But this year one Capistrano Beach...

Strategies to steer students toward success and avoid summer learning loss

Staff reports June 20, 2016

Summer learning loss. Summer slide. Brain drain. These are three terms for one extensively studied condition in which students fall behind during long periods...

In the news: Huntington Beach Union High School District Board announces interim superintendent, tips on helping kids cope with tragedy and more

Staff reports June 17, 2016

The OCDE weekly roundup is here, just in case you missed any Orange County education news. Take a look: Students from Newhart Middle School in Mission Viejo gained valuable knowledge of engineering and robotics during a variety of technology competitions. OCDE’s administrator...

OC Health Care Agency says temperatures are on the rise, along with the risk of heat-related illnesses

Ian Hanigan June 16, 2016

Here’s hoping your Father’s Day plans are indoors. Temperatures in many inland communities may near triple-digits on Sunday, and all...

An image of students making lemonade at Arroyo Elementary School in Tustin

VIDEO: It’s boys versus girls in Arroyo Elementary’s ‘Lemonade Wars,’ but charity always wins

Staff reports June 14, 2016

Lemonade consists of lemons, sugar and water. But at Arroyo Elementary School in Tustin, lemonade means much more. Inspired by the...

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In the news: Anaheim Union offers students paid internships, Beckman High’s only principal retires and more

Staff reports June 10, 2016

Did you miss any Orange County education stories this week? Let the OCDE weekly roundup catch you up. Take a look: Tustin’s Ladera Elementary hosted a Boosterthon Fun Run that not only taught students about the benefits of being an athlete, but also raised $15,000...