OCDE PAL team honors five campuses, two advisors for building positive school environments Vicky Nguyen May 20, 2025Quick look: Five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and two advisors were honored by the Orange County Department of...
WATCH: Good Day LA features OC Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean Ian Hanigan May 19, 2025Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean was featured this morning on Good Day LA in a segment recognizing...
Get to know the 2025 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year Vicky Nguyen May 19, 2025Quick look: Nine outstanding classified employees from Orange County school districts have been recognized for their dedication and service, with...
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...
Weekly roundup: Los Angeles Angels bring star power to College Park Elementary, ten school districts named best in music education, and more Madeline Gray May 16, 2025College Park Elementary in Costa Mesa was buzzing with excitement last Friday as students and staff rolled out a warm...
OC students recognized for raising mental health awareness through film Madeline Gray May 14, 2025Quick look: Six short films created by Orange County students were honored for spotlighting mental health and suicide prevention at...
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,...
Five Orange County teams heading to the United States Academic Pentathlon competition Vicky Nguyen May 12, 2025Quick look: Five middle school teams from Orange County will represent the region at the United States Academic Pentathlon National...
2025 OC AVID senior standouts honored with more than $475,000 in scholarships Vicky Nguyen May 12, 2025Quick look: More than $475,000 in scholarships was awarded to 52 graduating seniors during the 2025 AVID Senior Standout celebration,...