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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
Education News title card

In the news: Tustin school opens time capsule from 1965, Santa Ana chief to retire and more

Staff reports March 18, 2016
It’s Friday, which means it’s time to ready the roundup. Here’s what’s happening in education news right now: Orange County students...
Students from the National History Day-Orange County contest

Top projects from National History Day-Orange County competition advance to state finals

Ian Hanigan March 18, 2016
The winners of this year’s National History Day-Orange County competition have been posted online. You can check them out here....
OCDE Director of Support Services Gary Stine

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

Ian Hanigan March 17, 2016
In our latest edition of “OCDE in 30 Seconds,” Director of Support Services Gary Stine discusses a single function of OCDE’s Business Services division that happens to have a huge impact on educators throughout the county. Click through if you’ve got...
An image of water polo players from Valley High School in Santa Ana

VIDEO: Water polo and swimming teams at Valley High School subject of short documentary

Ian Hanigan March 16, 2016
A sport like water polo can be taxing even for experienced swimmers. Now consider how challenging it might be for those...
An image of a project from the CHEP Expo

CHEP Expo showcases independent study student projects and performances

Staff reports March 15, 2016
A robotic bear, an interactive display of the inner-workings of Star Wars droid BB-8 and the effects of soda on the...
An image of a girl using a laptop

Need to take a course over the summer? Check out Pacific Coast High School’s online program

Ian Hanigan March 15, 2016
Orange County high school students looking to take a class in advance — or repeat a course — will once again have the option to do so through Pacific Coast High School’s online program. Administered by the Orange County Department of...
Irvine Unified School District Superintendent Terry Walker

Irvine Unified School District superintendent honored for promoting rigorous arts education

Ian Hanigan March 14, 2016
The Irvine Unified School District and its top administrator were recognized this week for their efforts to strengthen arts education...
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In the news: Students use 3D printers to make prosthetic hands, a district name change in Anaheim and more

Staff reports March 11, 2016
Ready for the roundup? Here are the big stories from this week: Clare Zhu, a senior at Irvine’s Northwood High...
Students playing soccer

VIDEO: Santa Ana elementary school becomes first in California to install mini-soccer pitch

Staff reports March 10, 2016
There is nothing “mini” about the new mini-soccer pitch to the students of Santa Ana. Santa Ana Unified School District officials, in conjunction with the L.A. Galaxy, recently unveiled Orange County’s first mini-soccer pitch at Andrew Jackson Elementary School to...
An Anaheim Elementary School District facility

Anaheim elementary district changes its name, launches new branding campaign

Ian Hanigan March 10, 2016
The Anaheim City School District has a new name — as of March 10, it’s the Anaheim Elementary School District. That...
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