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Oxford Academy eighth-grader Aaryan Balani explains how his AI-powered invention helps treat people with intermittent strabismus. (Courtesy of ABC7)

Weekly roundup: ABC7 spotlights Oxford Academy eighth-grader’s AI tool for eye alignment condition, and more

Madeline Gray May 1, 2026
Katrina Edmunds is presented with the Outstanding Career Awareness Educator Award.

OCDE now accepting nominations for Outstanding STEM Educator awards

Nathaniel Martinez May 1, 2026
Dr. Stefan Bean speaks on a stage during The Wooden Floor’s Step Beyond Annual Breakfast, with blue lighting, curtains and a podium in the background.

County superintendent shares message of resilience and support at Step Beyond Annual Breakfast

Ian Hanigan April 30, 2026
Briseyda Cabrera Mejia of Estancia High School poses with family members after being recognized as a 2026 AVID Senior Standout.

2026 OC AVID senior standouts earn $431,000 in scholarships

Vicky Nguyen April 30, 2026
2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year Ryan Healy receives a $25,000 check from the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation while receiving congratulations from Superintendent Dr. Bean and his Marco Forster Middle School musical theater students.

OCDE announces 2027 Orange County Teachers of the Year with surprise visits

Staff reports April 29, 2026
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VIDEO: Watch Orange County ‘Rise Up’ to celebrate artists with disabilities

Ian Hanigan May 4, 2022
If you weren’t able to attend the 46th annual VSA Festival on April 30, there’s still time to check out...
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OC high schoolers get a jump on cybersecurity careers following summer academy

Ian Hanigan May 4, 2022
A year ago, senior Michael Collins hadn’t really given much thought to the world of cybersecurity. Now, it’s a potential...
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Tapping, swiping, liking: Tips for parenting in the digital age

Vicky Nguyen May 3, 2022
Children are spending more time with digital devices, and they’re starting earlier than before. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, up to 75 percent of young children have their own tablets, and infants are estimated to start handling mobile...
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OCDE to host Orange County schools spring Career Fair on May 7

Vicky Nguyen May 2, 2022
Are you considering a career in education, or are you an educator looking for a new opportunity to serve students?...
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Weekly roundup: Water district contest winners, celebrating student artists, school agriculture programs, and more

Ian Hanigan April 29, 2022
How’s this for drip marketing? Students from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District recently earned cash prizes for producing the winning...
Westminster High School Beekeeping Program

VIDEO: Westminster High welcomes 60,000 honey bees to school

Vicky Nguyen April 28, 2022
A lot of attention is swarming around a new addition to the agriculture science program at Westminster High School, which recently added 60,000 honey bees.  Tucked behind the school’s football field is an 8-acre farm where the program gives students...
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With Distinguished School program on hiatus, state hands out awards for innovative practices

Ian Hanigan April 27, 2022
Nearly 150 schools and 15 districts in Orange County have been announced as winners of a new state award celebrating...
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OC schools rank among nation’s best in latest U.S. News report

Ian Hanigan April 27, 2022
After evaluating data from more than 17,800 secondary schools, U.S. News & World Report has released its annual Best High...
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OC Teachers of the Year gala spotlights classroom stars of 2021 and 2022

Vicky Nguyen April 26, 2022
“Changing the world, one student at a time” was the theme for the 2021 and 2022 Orange County Teachers of the Year annual dinner at the Disneyland Hotel on Monday, April 25.  In a world that seemed like things were...
Orange County Youth Council Alcohol Awareness Month

Teens collaborate with retailers to reduce underage drinking during Alcohol Awareness Month

Vicky Nguyen April 26, 2022
Prevention is key for youth members of the Orange County Youth Council (OCYC). In an effort to reduce underage drinking,...
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