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Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean and Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans pose together in the OCDE Media Services studio

FutureCurrent: Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans on AI, student voice and the future of learning

Ian Hanigan September 29, 2026
OCDE Student Programs and Services Coordinator Jeanne Awrey, left, and Senior Administrative Assistant Terri Glover hold welcome gifts prepared for children and youth staying in local homeless shelters. The gifts include school supplies, books and other items selected for students of different ages.

School data offer a different look at student homelessness in Orange County

Vicky Nguyen September 28, 2026
Los Alamitos Unified School District students greeted their peers onto campus with welcoming signs to celebrate Start With Hello Week.

Los Alamitos Unified students build connections during Start With Hello Week

Madeline Gray September 25, 2026
Westminster High School Principal Amy Sabol joins students during the Giving Farm’s annual watermelon harvest.

Weekly roundup: Westminster High students harvest watermelons for OC Food Bank, and more

Vicky Nguyen September 25, 2026
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, center, joins OCDE staff and the 2026 Orange County Counselors and Advocates of the Year at the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium on Feb. 4.

OCDE seeks presenters, award nominees for 2027 OC Counselor Symposium

Vicky Nguyen September 24, 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...
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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...
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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...
An image of a girl reading at the 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...
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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...
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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...
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Credential and Fingerprinting Services

Staff reports June 9, 2016
Sometimes it takes just 30 seconds to get fingerprinted. So let’s take just 30 seconds to catch up with Support Services Manager Susana...
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