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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
Veterans, families and students in group photo

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
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Hip-hop icon Bobbito Garcia encourages juvenile hall students to pursue their passions

Nathaniel Martinez August 4, 2026
Quick look: Bobbito Garcia, a staple of New York street culture, spoke to juvenile hall students about the benefits of...
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, left, Orange County Probation Chief Jessica Johnson and Lainie Rowell pose in the OCDE Studio following the recording of an episode of FutureCurrent.

FutureCurrent: OC Probation’s Jessica Johnson discusses supporting youth through rehabilitation

Vicky Nguyen August 4, 2026
Orange County Chief Deputy Probation Officer Jessica Johnson joins the latest episode of FutureCurrent to discuss how probation supports youth through education, rehabilitation and community partnerships while challenging common misconceptions about the profession.
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California lawmakers return today with key education bills still in play

Ian Hanigan August 3, 2026
Quick look: While California has already approved a new budget and enacted several new school laws, a number of bills affecting school finance, substitute teachers and early math screening remain under consideration. While summer recess continues for most students, California...
Ryan Honary, founder of SensoRy AI and a Newport Harbor High School graduate, discusses the company's wildfire detection technology during an interview with KTLA 5.

Weekly roundup: Irvine expands partnership with Newport Harbor graduate’s AI wildfire detection company, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 31, 2026
A wildfire detection system created by a Newport Harbor High School graduate is moving from pilot testing to a larger deployment, marking a new milestone for technology designed to help firefighters detect wildfires before they spread.
Gilbert Continuation High School students and staff celebrate after the school was recognized as a California Democracy School, an honor that recognizes campuses for preparing students to become informed and engaged civic participants.

Stanford spotlights Gilbert High School for civic engagement and student success

Vicky Nguyen July 31, 2026
Gilbert High School was featured by Stanford University's John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities for its student-centered approach to alternative education, highlighting how civic engagement and real-world learning opportunities are helping students succeed.
Sophia Le and Rylee Robles speak on a student panel at the 2025 OC Pathways Showcase.

OC Pathways Student Ambassador alumni return to inspire the next generation

Madeline Gray July 29, 2026
Quick look: As the OC Pathways Student Ambassador Network welcomes its 2026-27 class, former ambassadors Rylee Robles and Sophia Le are returning to share how the program helped shape their leadership, college and career journeys. When about 100 Orange County...
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Savanna School District deploys wearable alert badge system to strengthen school safety

Vicky Nguyen July 29, 2026
Savanna School District has implemented a new emergency alert badge system across its four campuses, giving staff a discreet way to request assistance during emergencies while helping school administrators and first responders act more quickly.
Orange County rising juniors Akshay Sharma and Sophie Martin help facilitate a healthcare fair for those in need in the OC community. (Photo courtesy of Project FairCare Health)

Weekly roundup: Two OC students expand healthcare access through nonprofit, and more

Madeline Gray July 24, 2026
When rising high school juniors Sophie Martin and Akshay Sharma saw an opportunity to make healthcare resources more accessible in...
AI Forward Summit 2026

AI Forward Summit on Aug. 3 to explore innovation, leadership and workforce readiness

Vicky Nguyen July 24, 2026
The Orange County Department of Education will host the AI Forward Summit on Aug. 3, bringing together educators, administrators and education and technology leaders to explore practical applications of artificial intelligence in schools and prepare students for an AI-driven workforce.
Edgar Manalo

No Kid Hungry names Fullerton Joint Union director as Summer EBT champion

Vicky Nguyen July 23, 2026
A Fullerton Joint Union High School District administrator has been selected as one of 10 members of No Kid Hungry's inaugural Summer EBT Champion Network, helping raise awareness about the federal Summer EBT program for families.
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