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Lainie Rowell, Dr. Stefan Bean and David Blair stand together on the set of the FutureCurrent podcast studio at the Orange County Department of Education.

FutureCurrent: Bright Futures Foundation leader David Blair discusses student-centered innovation

Ian Hanigan May 26, 2026
From left, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, Raelene Velasquez, Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Aller, Sunburst Youth Academy Director Lt. Col. Sarah Rambo, Principal Dinah Ismail, OCDE Executive Director of Special Education Dr. Amita Cloke and OCDE Manager of Human Resources Support Services Lorena Villa pose for a photo during the 2026 California Classified School Employees of the Year recognition ceremony in Sacramento.

Sunburst Youth Academy paraeducator honored as California Classified School Employee of the Year

Vicky Nguyen May 26, 2026
An aerial view shows emergency crews cooling a large industrial storage tank with water at the site of the Garden Grove chemical leak as mist rises from the facility.

Chemical tank update: Evacuation zone reduced, some schools reopen

Staff reports May 25, 2026
Sierra Vista Middle School students Aryan Shah, Krish Marfatia, Kaito Yamashita and Davis Barbee win the Stephenson Family Award for Sports History at the NHD-CA contest earlier this month.

Orange County claims state-leading honors at National History Day, sends 21 students to finals

Madeline Gray May 22, 2026
Students participating in the OC GRIP program gather at Angel Stadium before the Los Angeles Angels’ May 19 game against the Oakland Athletics.

Weekly roundup: Sports Illustrated highlights OC GRIP mentorship event at Angel Stadium, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 22, 2026
An image of students participating in robotics in the Anaheim Elementary School District

OC District Pulse: In Anaheim Elementary, community partners support signature practices

Ian Hanigan September 22, 2016
Did you know that every school in the Anaheim Elementary School District has a signature practice? For the newest “OC District...
students painting at Centralia School District

#kindness1billion: Centralia School District holds kindness challenge week

Staff reports September 21, 2016
Bucket filling, kindness stations and dance parties are among the ways campuses in the Centralia School District are participating in...
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Garden Grove Unified School District opens district’s first dual language immersion academy

Staff reports September 20, 2016
The Garden Grove Unified School District held a ceremonial opening of its first dual language immersion program Monday, joining 13 other Orange County school districts offering two-way language education. Attended by public officials, community leaders and parents, the “Going Global Launch...
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In the news: OCDE’s STEM Student Showcase, OC Pathways, 9/11 ceremonies and more

Ian Hanigan September 16, 2016
We’re nearing the end of another week. Here’s a roundup of education stories you might have missed: Applications are being accepted...
kindness korner, couch delivery

Kindness Korner: Pay for delivery or pay it forward, couple offers to help move couch

Staff reports September 16, 2016
Melinda and her family were in the market for a new couch, and they found the perfect one at a local...
STEM students with launch machine

‘Ideas in action’ to be featured at the 2017 OCDE STEM Student Showcase

Staff reports September 15, 2016
It’s more than just spotlighting an idea — it’s about bringing STEM to life. The OCDE STEM Student Showcase has annually highlighted the best curriculum-aligned technology projects in Orange County, but organizers say this year’s event has been rebooted to reflect a hands-on — and minds-on —...
An image of Nick, an OC Pathways student, directing a scene as part of a filmmaking course

OC Pathways puts students on the road to high-demand, high-skill and high-wage careers

Ian Hanigan September 13, 2016
We’ve posted a few stories in recent months about OC Pathways, an initiative that connects educators and industry leaders to equip...
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In the news: New school accountability system, an elementary school reopens, free educational mobile app and more

Staff reports September 9, 2016
We’ve made it to another Friday, and that means it’s time for the weekly roundup of top Orange County education...
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Hailing ‘new system for a new era,’ state Board of Education approves updated school accountability model

Staff reports September 9, 2016
Say goodbye to measuring a school’s performance based on a single number, and say hello to a new, multifaceted system of accountability. Calling it the first of its kind in the country, the state Board of Education approved a new accountability...
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New mobile app created in OC features early childhood development activities

Staff reports September 8, 2016
With the help of a $15,000 grant from OCDE, the Children and Families Commission of Orange County has unveiled a free...
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