The Westminster School District has launched a free after-school Scouts pilot for grades 1–5 at Finley and Schmitt elementary schools, offering weekly, on-campus enrichment focused on leadership, teamwork and hands-on learning, with plans to expand.
The Orange County Department of Education’s Inside the Outdoors program will host a free Earth Day volunteer event on April 25 at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa, offering hands-on habitat restoration activities.
High School Voter Education Weeks will take place April 13 through April 24. The statewide initiative encourages students to learn about elections and preregister to vote, with resources available through the California Secretary of State and the California Department of Education.
Coaching expert and former school leader Allyson Apsey recently joined the FutureCurrent podcast to share insights on feedback, collaboration and creating environments where educators feel valued and supported.
The Orange County Department of Education will host a May 2 convening focused on strengthening bilingual instruction through the Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum. The free event will bring together educators and community members to explore strategies that support Biliteracy and culturally responsive teaching.
In the sixth episode of FutureCurrent, Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez reflects on mentorship, representation and opportunity, sharing how role models and honest guidance can help students envision new paths.
Nearly 300 guests gathered March 4 at the Segerstrom Center of the Arts as the 2026 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators honored educators, advocates and community partners for advancing arts education across the county.
Forty-two Orange County middle and high schools have been named 2026 California Distinguished Schools, considered the state’s highest honor for public education.
