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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

The eighth-grade boys basketball team at Spring View Middle School wins the districtwide championship in February. (Courtesy of Ocean View School District)

Weekly roundup: Ocean View School District basketball team champions inclusion, Westminster boutique for families celebrates one year, and more

Madeline Gray June 14, 2024

When it comes to basketball, a lot can happen in a single minute of play — that was the case...

#kindness1billion: A look at some of the 15 million acts of kindness throughout Orange County schools

Nathaniel Martinez June 12, 2024

Kindness never goes out of style, which is why schools throughout Orange County have committed to giving back to their...

A blast from the past: seniors return to their elementary schools for ‘grad walk’

Nathaniel Martinez June 11, 2024

High schools throughout the county are helping remind elementary school teachers of their positive impact on students while honoring graduates at the same time. Noel Aguiar, a senior at Santa Ana High School, recently returned to Carver Elementary School to...

5 ways to help prevent summer learning loss

Ian Hanigan June 10, 2024

You might hear it called the summer slide, summer learning loss or even brain drain. These terms all describe how...

Weekly roundup: Five OC grads pursue career goals, Fullerton unveils new sports-focused program, and more

Madeline Gray June 7, 2024

With graduation season upon us, high school seniors throughout Orange County are gearing up to launch their college and career...

WATCH: Pup stars take center stage in Ocean View School District during Service Dog Day event

Ian Hanigan June 7, 2024

All paws were on deck at Hope View Elementary School, which held its annual Service Dog Day on Wednesday. Since 2017, the Ocean View School District and its staff have helped train 15 service dogs through an ongoing partnership with...

Los Alamitos High School phenom lands Team USA rugby contract

Nathaniel Martinez June 6, 2024

It takes most people decades to achieve their dreams, if they can achieve them at all. For one Los Alamitos...

WATCH: Take a virtual field trip to the farm and gardens of Trabuco Elementary

Nathaniel Martinez June 5, 2024

At Trabuco Elementary School, the classroom extends far beyond the traditional four walls. OCDE’s Media Services team recently met with...

Volunteers for Inside the Outdoors cleanup event

Inside the Outdoors to celebrate World Ocean Day with cleanup event

Vicky Nguyen June 4, 2024

Inside the Outdoors, a program administered by the Orange County Department of Education, is aiming to make waves on World Ocean Day with a free volunteer event to clean up microplastics at Salt Creek Beach Park. The event, taking place...