Twelve Orange County professionals who are expanding opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education have been selected as the 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators.
More than 460 Orange County student innovators submitted 206 prototypes designed to address real-world challenges as part of the annual ocMaker Challenge. Thirty-seven teams from 20 schools earned first- through third-place awards and 16 special awards presented before an audience of more than 300 attendees.
175 Orange County students will be recognized for their creative inventions at the OcMaker Challenge Awards Ceremony livestream hosted by OC Pathways on Tuesday, May 19.
In this edition of OC District Pulse, the Saddleback Valley Unified School District showcases how its personalized learning approach and diverse programs help students thrive. Superintendent Dr. Crystal Turner shares how SVUSD staff and administrators prepare students for success in school and beyond.
