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Volunteers take part in a previous California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach.

Inside the Outdoors invites volunteers to 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day

Vicky Nguyen September 15, 2026
The Portola Singers from Irvine Unified School District perform “Measure Me, Sky!” by Elaine Hagenberg during the 2026 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards. The ensemble is directed by Adrian Rangel-Sanchez, the 2025 OCMAA Award recipient for Secondary Vocal Music.

OCDE seeks nominations for 2026-27 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards

Vicky Nguyen September 14, 2026
OCDE Prevention Education Coordinator Stephan Lambert speaks with an attendee during the department’s Thrive Resource Fair on Sept. 25, 2025, at the OCDE Conference Center in Costa Mesa.

Weekly roundup: OCDE staff featured in Educational Leadership article on student digital wellness, and more

Vicky Nguyen September 11, 2026
Person viewing OCDE’s redesigned website on a laptop and smartphone, showing the site’s responsive layout across desktop and mobile devices.

OCDE launches redesigned website with fresh look and improved user experience

Ian Hanigan September 10, 2026
Los Alamitos High School students work behind the microphones during the school’s first student-produced live varsity football broadcast on Sept. 4.

Los Alamitos High students take the controls for first live sports broadcast

Vicky Nguyen September 10, 2026
A 2024 Orange High School graduate holds up her diploma at graduation. (Orange Unified School District)

OC graduation rates, chronic absenteeism trends show positive momentum

Ian Hanigan November 25, 2024
Last week, state education officials rolled out the 2024 California School Dashboard, featuring color-coded gauges and other visuals to show...
GGUSD 2024 Honor Roll

Weekly roundup: 20 Orange County school districts named to 2024 Honor Roll, Gilbert High School celebrates peace through art, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 22, 2024
Twenty school districts in Orange County have earned a spot on the 2024 Honor Roll — a prestigious list released...
Students interact with an industry professional at a Future Leaders Conference exhibit, featuring a keyboard, microphone, and other tools for hands-on learning and career exploration.

WATCH: Future Leaders Conference inspires OC students with AI innovation and career workshops

Ian Hanigan November 21, 2024
Hundreds of students gathered at the JW Marriott in Anaheim on Wednesday for the Future Leaders Conference, an event designed to help young participants explore career opportunities, build essential skills and connect with industry professionals. Previously known as the Student...

How did your school perform? State unveils updated California School Dashboard

Ian Hanigan November 21, 2024
The 2024 California School Dashboard is up and running, offering both big-picture and detailed views of how public schools and...
Parenting OC 2024 Top Teacher Elizabeth Ellison of Fisler School in Fullerton School District

Nominations open for Parenting OC School Heroes of Orange County recognition

Madeline Gray November 20, 2024
Do you know a teacher or school employee who has made an invaluable impact on the lives of Orange County...
Nearly 500 people gathered in Long Beach on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 for the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum Conference, which included a session where survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime shared firsthand accounts.

Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum Conference highlights history and resilience

Vicky Nguyen November 19, 2024
Nearly 500 teachers, educational leaders and community members gathered in Long Beach on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 for a two-day conference introducing the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum. Hosted by the Orange County Department of Education, the event highlighted...
Elementary students

Orange County elementary and middle schools featured in U.S. News & World Report ranking

Ian Hanigan November 18, 2024
Elementary and middle schools across Orange County have earned spots on U.S. News & World Report’s latest rundown of quality...
Dr. Stefan Bean

Weekly roundup: Spectrum News spotlights Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean, Los Alamitos High student launches program to empower peers, and more

Madeline Gray November 15, 2024
Dr. Stefan Bean’s journey to serving as the 12th Orange County Superintendent of Schools is likely the sort of storyline...
Irvine Unified School District Superintendent Terry Walker

Irvine Unified Superintendent Terry Walker announces plans to retire after more than 13 years

Ian Hanigan November 14, 2024
Terry Walker, who has helmed the Irvine Unified School District as its superintendent since 2011, has announced plans to retire at the end of January. Walker served as a teacher, director and assistant superintendent of human resources in Irvine before...
Dr. Bean named to Orange County Business Counsel board of directors.

Orange County Superintendent named to Orange County Business Council board of directors

Nathaniel Martinez November 13, 2024
The Orange County Business Council (OCBC) recently announced that Dr. Stefan Bean, Orange County superintendent of schools, has been named...
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