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Edison High School arts educator Autumn Garcia and her students attend the opening reception of the "OC Arts and Disability: Arts on the Move Stamped!" exhibit at the Huntington Beach Art Center Saturday, Nov. 7. (Courtesy of Huntington Beach Art Center)

Weekly roundup: Students with disabilities curate exhibit at Huntington Beach Art Center, and more

Madeline Gray November 13, 2026
A laptop on a desk displays an Outlook-style email icon with a red warning symbol, with a coffee mug, potted plant and stacked books with an apple in the background.

Nationwide Microsoft outage disrupts email services for OCDE, other organizations

Ian Hanigan November 12, 2026
OCDE and County of Orange Social Services Agency staff gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 24, 2025, celebrating the transformation of four spaces at the Orangewood Children and Family Center into welcoming, trauma-informed environments for children and families.

OCDE, County of Orange Social Services Agency team up to encourage more families to foster

Vicky Nguyen November 10, 2026
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PHOTOS: Veterans Day takes on special meaning in Los Alamitos Unified

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean, seated in a wheelchair, poses with Dr. Christine Olmstead in the FutureCurrent podcast studio. Microphones, recording equipment and a screen displaying the podcast logo are visible in the background.

FutureCurrent: Christine Olmstead on belonging, engagement and redesigning schools

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2026
Los Alamitos High School students and staff organize donations for fire victims on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High organizes donations for students affected by Eaton fire, Fullerton colleges honored for civic participation, and more

Madeline Gray January 17, 2025
Since igniting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Eaton fire in Altadena has destroyed thousands of structures and displaced tens of...
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Five OC students present at Johns Hopkins’ Global Health Leaders Conference

Vicky Nguyen January 17, 2025
Five students from Orange County were selected to speak last summer at the Global Health Leaders Conference led by Johns...
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Inside the Outdoors’ annual cleanup honoring MLK returns

Madeline Gray January 15, 2025
Every year, more than 10,000 Orange County students learn about estuarine ecosystems and local wildlife through field trips hosted at Upper Newport Bay — one of the last remaining coastal wetlands in California. To help preserve this vital estuary, OCDE’s...
Students in line for a school bus

Governor issues order to help students displaced by fires attend schools outside their districts

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Tuesday aimed at easing educational disruptions for students displaced by the destructive...
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What the governor’s latest spending plan means for OC schools and communities

Ian Hanigan January 14, 2025
California began 2025 in a stronger fiscal position than it has in recent years, but challenges remain for school districts...
Students at Super Quiz Relay

The academic event season has arrived. Key dates to know in 2025.

Vicky Nguyen January 13, 2025
The new year brings the excitement of academic competitions, where students can dive into challenges that test their knowledge of history, science, math, literature and beyond. From January to June, these events provide platforms for showcasing skills, expanding knowledge and...
Photo of Dr. Al Mijares in his office

Former County Superintendent Al Mijares, visionary leader who shaped education in Orange County, dies at 71

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025
Dr. Al Mijares, a visionary and compassionate educational leader who served as Orange County’s 11th superintendent of schools before his...
Westminster High School Rose Parade 1

Weekly roundup: Westminster High students celebrate Vietnamese culture at Rose Parade, Orange County monitors winds and fire risks, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 10, 2025
Westminster High School’s Vietnamese American Culture Club brought their mission of promoting pride in Vietnamese culture to the national stage...
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Elevated winds and fire risks persist across Orange County

Ian Hanigan January 10, 2025
The National Weather Service has extended its red flag warning for inland Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains through 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Residents are urged to remain vigilant as elevated winds and low humidity combine to create...
A note from Dr. Bean

Orange County superintendent affirms support for Los Angeles County amid devastating wildfires

Staff reports January 8, 2025
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the destructive wildfires impacting Los Angeles...
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