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FutureCurrent podcast guest Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez

FutureCurrent: Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez on mentorship, opportunity and possibility

Vicky Nguyen March 17, 2026

Weekly roundup: Three OC campuses named 2026 Model Continuation High Schools, and more

Madeline Gray March 13, 2026
County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean speaks from the stage to a seated audience during the Orange County State of Education event

OC State of Education: Dr. Bean delivers a message of progress, partnership and shared responsibility

Ian Hanigan March 13, 2026
Megan Arthurton of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District stands with her award after receiving the Irene Schoepfle Lifetime Achievement Award for Music at the 2026 OCMAA Awards.

Spotlight shines on arts educators, advocates at 2026 OCMAA Awards

Vicky Nguyen March 12, 2026
Students give a presentation on the ethics of AI at last year's Student and Community Voice AI Summit.

Students, educators to share real-world AI classroom experiences at Student and Community Voice AI Summit

Nathaniel Martinez March 12, 2026
College and Career Preparatory Academy celebrates its class of 2024 during a commencement ceremony on June 7.

WATCH: OCDE’s College and Career Preparatory Academy honors 141 graduates

Madeline Gray July 15, 2024
Since 2015, OCDE’s College and Career Preparatory Academy has provided independent study options and personalized guidance for young adults looking...
Fullerton School District students learn how to build in one of the district's Encore programs.

Weekly roundup: Fullerton district targets learning loss with summer programs, student-led nonprofit offers free math tutoring, and more

Nathaniel Martinez July 12, 2024
This summer, Fullerton School District students are keeping mentally active through the district’s Encore Program. Spectrum News recently featured FSD...
Dr. Stefan Bean

Safe Schools Conference highlights year-round commitment to student safety

Ian Hanigan July 11, 2024
School safety doesn’t take summers off. That was evident on Wednesday as hundreds of professionals from the education and law enforcement communities convened in Orange County for day one of the 15th annual Safe Schools Conference. Hosted by former California...
CTE teacher Michael Poirier poses with Spyder Lab student mentors Davian, Light and Alex at OCDE’s Harbor Learning Center South Campus in Fountain Valley.

OCDE’s ACCESS program sees attendance boost with Spyder Lab partnership

Vicky Nguyen July 10, 2024
Teachers from the Orange County Department of Education’s Harbor Learning Center North and South campuses are facing a unique challenge:...
Parents talking to sports training providers.

Fullerton School District introduces dual-focused academic and athletic program

Nathaniel Martinez July 9, 2024
For Fullerton School District students grades six through eight, pursuing dreams of playing professional and collegiate sports will no longer...
"Fish" by Fullerton seventh-grader Andy Carranza will be on display alongside other student art in the Arts on the Move exhibit at the Bowers Museum this month.

Weekly roundup: OC student art exhibit returns to Bowers Museum, Los Alamitos fifth-grader premieres short film, and more

Madeline Gray July 5, 2024
Starting next week, the talents of student and adult artists will be on full display in the Arts on the Move exhibit at the Bowers Museum for the second consecutive year. OC Arts and Disability, a partnering organization of the...
Dr. Stefan Bean

WATCH: Dr. Stefan Bean sworn in as Orange County’s 12th superintendent of schools

Ian Hanigan July 3, 2024
Dr. Stefan Bean took the ceremonial oath of office at Wednesday’s Orange County Board of Education meeting, marking his formal...
Al Mijares

WATCH: Tributes pour in to honor Dr. Mijares’ 12 years as county superintendent

Staff reports July 3, 2024
“Kindness is a virtue that powerfully manifests character, and character defines who you are.” — Dr. Al Mijares, Orange County superintendent...
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OCDE to host Unconventional Conference alongside California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Vicky Nguyen July 3, 2024
The Orange County Department of Education is breaking new ground this July with an addition to the annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute, which is being held at the Anaheim Convention Center. From July 16 through July 18 at Hilton...
Safe Schools Conference participants

Educators and law enforcement to convene in OC for 15th annual Safe Schools Conference

Staff reports July 2, 2024
Continuing a united effort to bolster school safety, more than 500 professionals from education and law enforcement will gather for...
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