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FutureCurrent: Former NFL player Marvin Smith on purpose, prevention and serving others

Ian Hanigan July 21, 2026
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California's first surgeon general, delivers the keynote address during the California Multi-Tiered System of Supports Professional Learning Institute on July 14 in Anaheim. Burke Harris spoke about the role of nurturing relationships and coordinated systems in supporting children's health, resilience and learning.

More than 2,300 educators gather to strengthen student supports at California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Vicky Nguyen July 21, 2026
Participants listen attentively during a literacy training session at the OCDE Conference Center.

Yearlong literacy fellowship hosted by OCDE kicks off with summer training

Ian Hanigan July 21, 2026
Jared Grindlinger pitching in a game for Huntington Beach High School against Marina High School

12 Orange County high school alumni selected in the 2026 MLB Draft

Nathaniel Martinez July 20, 2026
Mariachi members prepare to welcome students and staff on the first day of school at Thomas Edison Elementary in Anaheim. Pictured from left are student Kiara Ramon, music teacher Grace Kwon, student Rita Polo, student Lupe Estrada, student Victoria Limones and music teacher Christina Flynn.

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Union launches mariachi music program at junior high campus, and more

Madeline Gray July 17, 2026
Juvenile Justice Commission essay contest event

Juvenile justice program students reflect on the ‘perfect world’ in essay contest

Vicky Nguyen October 25, 2022
Everyone has a story to tell, but it can take time and trust for them to open up and let...
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OC students outperform peers on assessments that reflect pandemic-era disruptions

Ian Hanigan October 24, 2022
Along with marking the first full year of in-person instruction in the age of COVID-19, the 2021-22 school year saw...
Shannon Bennett GGUSD

Weekly roundup: OCDE honors Santiago High teacher for alcohol and drug prevention, Laguna Beach High senior makes history, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 21, 2022
A health teacher from Santiago High School received a surprise visit from her students, family and representatives from the Orange County Department of Education as they presented her with the 2022 Linda Kearns Community Prevention Award. The Orange County Substance...
La Quinta High School student Phuc James Chau Nguyen

Garden Grove Unified student earns global recognition for cancer-detecting toothbrush

Madeline Gray October 20, 2022
A prototype for an early cancer-detecting toothbrush scored high school student Phuc James Chau Nguyen an exclusive spot in the...
CCPA graduation

ACCESS principals work to remove barriers and promote pathways for success

Vicky Nguyen October 18, 2022
A principal carries an immense amount of weight on their shoulders — taking responsibility for the successes and challenges of...
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#kindness1billion: Here are some acts of kindness shared in 2022

Madeline Gray October 17, 2022
Whether picking up a piece of trash on the sidewalk or donating clothing items to a local shelter, kind acts take place throughout our communities on a daily basis. The One Billion Acts of Kindness campaign kicked off in 2016...
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Weekly roundup: STEM reading challenge takes off, Irvine music instructor named Teacher of the Year, and more

Madeline Gray October 14, 2022
The second annual S.T.E.A.M. Race to Space Reading Challenge launched today, with Orange County teachers and students prepping for the...
Ben Case with Al Mijares

OC music educator is a 2023 California Teacher of the Year

Ian Hanigan October 13, 2022
An instrumental music instructor from the Irvine Unified School District has been named one of five California Teachers of the...
Al Mijares at his desk

Mijares: National fentanyl crisis is like nothing we’ve ever seen before

Al Mijares October 11, 2022
Our country has long likened its drug prevention efforts to a war, marshaling resources at the local, state and national levels to disrupt the production, distribution and consumption of illegal substances. But the rise of fentanyl represents a dark and...
Maya Benham

Saddleback Valley Unified alum aces Advanced Placement drawing exam

Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022
An alumnae from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District aced a college-level Advanced Placement exam in spring 2022.  Maya Benham,...
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