Future of California’s ethnic studies requirement remains uncertain following May budget revision Ian Hanigan May 19, 2025Quick look: California’s plan to make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement may be on hold — at least...
Governor’s plan maintains key education funding as state addresses $12 billion shortfall Ian Hanigan May 14, 2025Quick look: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest budget plan for 2025-26 preserves funding for key K-12 programs — including expanded learning...
Still printing after all these years: Irvine Unified employee has seen it all since day one Ian Hanigan May 14, 2025Quick look: Ken Kafton began working in Irvine Unified before the district was officially established. More than 50 years later,...
State leaders briefed on California MTSS gains, encouraged to sustain framework Ian Hanigan May 8, 2025Quick look: State leaders were briefed Thursday on the progress of the California MTSS framework, which has demonstrated success in...
Dr. Bean: Celebrating Orange County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year Stefan Bean May 6, 2025Most of us can point to a teacher who changed our lives — someone who saw us clearly and believed...
WATCH: 49th annual Arts and Disability Festival showcases creativity and inclusion Ian Hanigan April 30, 2025Hundreds gathered at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana this past Saturday to celebrate the talents of artists with disabilities during...
Longtime IUSD educator Cassie Parham named district’s next superintendent Ian Hanigan April 28, 2025The Irvine Unified School District didn’t have to go far to find its next leader. Following a comprehensive search with...
OCDE marks Fentanyl Awareness Day by spotlighting ongoing resources for student safety Ian Hanigan April 28, 2025With Fentanyl Awareness Day approaching on April 29, the Orange County Department of Education is encouraging schools to raise awareness...
Dr. Bean reflects on journey from Vietnam to county superintendent at event marking 50th anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind Ian Hanigan April 27, 2025Five decades after being airlifted out of Vietnam at age 4, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean addressed...
In a predawn salute, OCDE educators deliver lawn signs to celebrate 44 Distinguished Schools Ian Hanigan April 23, 2025Late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, a covert crew of OCDE educators carried out a predawn mission. Call it...
