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Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos freshman creates sensory station for former school, and more
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (312+ words) A Los Alamitos High School freshman has created a sensory station at his former elementary school designed to support students with special needs. Wesley Avery, a former Hopkinson Elementary School student, recently completed the project as part of his efforts…...
Schools worldwide respond to Canvas security breach and service disruptions
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (385+ words) Schools, colleges and universities across California and around the world were responding Thursday to a widespread cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, an online learning management platform commonly used for coursework, assignments and communication. The incident disrupted access at institutions ranging from…...
Irvine middle school music teacher earns national CMA Foundation honor for second time
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (314+ words) Quick look: Henry Miller, a music teacher at Sierra Vista Middle School in Irvine Unified School District, has been named a 2027 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence. The national honor recognizes educators who create inclusive learning environments and make lasting…...
Dr. Bean: National Teacher Appreciation Week reminds us what students will remember most
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (340+ words) Students may not remember every lesson taught in their classrooms. They may not remember every homework assignment, quiz or worksheet." But they will remember the teacher who believed in them, the teacher who noticed when they were struggling, and the…...
University High places seventh at United States Academic Decathlon National Competition
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (438+ words) Quick look: University High School finished seventh in the nation at the 2026 United States Academic Decathlon National Competition in Garden Grove, earning Rookie of the Year honors in Division 1 and multiple individual medals. Orange County students capped a strong Academic…...
Vanguard University to host second annual disability symposium on inclusion and belonging
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (444+ words) Quick look: Vanguard University's School of Education will host its second annual Disability Symposium on June 24, convening individuals with disabilities, educators, families and faith leaders for a day of learning focused on inclusive practices and belonging. Vanguard University's School of…...
Anaheim Union's South Junior High earns state's top Civic Learning Award
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (431+ words) Quick look: South Junior High School in Anaheim has received the 2026 Civic Learning Award of Excellence, the state's highest honor for civic education. The campus is one of three schools statewide recognized at the top level. An Anaheim campus has…...
OCDE invites schools to apply for next round of Orange County Impact Schools program
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (428+ words) Quick look: Applications are now open for Orange County Impact Schools, an OCDE effort to highlight effective school practices and foster collaboration through shared learning and classroom-based insights. The Orange County Department of Education is once again inviting schools to…...
OCDE now accepting nominations for Outstanding STEM Educator awards
1+ week, 2+ day ago (223+ words) Know a STEM educator in Orange County who is making a difference? The Orange County Department of Education, in partnership with Cox Communications and the Inside the Outdoors Foundation, is once again seeking nominations for its Outstanding STEM Educator awards....
County superintendent shares message of resilience and support at Step Beyond Annual Breakfast
1+ week, 3+ day ago (437+ words) Quick look: County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean served as keynote speaker at The Wooden Floor's 14th Step Beyond Annual Breakfast in Costa Mesa. The Santa Ana-based nonprofit helps students build confidence and opportunity through dance, academic support and college readiness County…...