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Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean and Marvin Smith pose together in a studio

FutureCurrent: Former NFL player Marvin Smith on purpose, prevention and serving others

Ian Hanigan July 21, 2026
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California's first surgeon general, delivers the keynote address during the California Multi-Tiered System of Supports Professional Learning Institute on July 14 in Anaheim. Burke Harris spoke about the role of nurturing relationships and coordinated systems in supporting children's health, resilience and learning.

More than 2,300 educators gather to strengthen student supports at California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Vicky Nguyen July 21, 2026
Participants listen attentively during a literacy training session at the OCDE Conference Center.

Yearlong literacy fellowship hosted by OCDE kicks off with summer training

Ian Hanigan July 21, 2026
Jared Grindlinger pitching in a game for Huntington Beach High School against Marina High School

12 Orange County high school alumni selected in the 2026 MLB Draft

Nathaniel Martinez July 20, 2026
Mariachi members prepare to welcome students and staff on the first day of school at Thomas Edison Elementary in Anaheim. Pictured from left are student Kiara Ramon, music teacher Grace Kwon, student Rita Polo, student Lupe Estrada, student Victoria Limones and music teacher Christina Flynn.

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Union launches mariachi music program at junior high campus, and more

Madeline Gray July 17, 2026
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OC Pathways receives $18.1 million grant to pave pathways to career opportunities for students

Vicky Nguyen June 7, 2022
Living in Orange County has never been more expensive. According to the Self-Sufficiency Standard Report, a livable wage for a...
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Irvine student enters national STEM competition with her solution to food waste

Vicky Nguyen June 6, 2022
Households in the United States waste about a third of the food they purchase every year, according to a 2020...
Kids Ocean Day 2022

Weekly roundup: Children collect 115 pounds of trash, filmmakers address mental health, longtime teacher retires, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 3, 2022
Nearly 600 elementary school students from inland Orange County displayed acts of kindness toward the environment as they collected more than 115 pounds of trash at Huntington State Beach. As the Los Angeles Times reported, the organization Orange County Coastkeeper...
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Orange County student competes in famed Scripps National Spelling Bee

Vicky Nguyen June 3, 2022
The word “lepper” is one that 14-year-old student Jason Khan will most likely never forget after this week. The eighth-grader...

Vision to Learn partnership brings free eye care to Anaheim elementary students

Madeline Gray June 2, 2022
Having difficulty concentrating on reading materials, feeling dizzy while reading, and avoiding homework and written classroom activities altogether are just...

Students use STEM skills to solve real-world problems at 2022 ocMaker Challenge

Ian Hanigan June 1, 2022
More than 650 enterprising students showcased their creativity, ingenuity and ability to tackle real-world problems at this year’s ocMaker Challenge, which featured more than 160 STEM-infused projects.
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Orange County student filmmakers honored in statewide film contest focusing on mental health

Vicky Nguyen May 31, 2022
Dealing with depression can feel like you have dark, overpowering thoughts that no one will understand, and sometimes you don’t...
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Inside the Outdoors environmental day camp returns this summer

Madeline Gray May 30, 2022
Students can soak up the sunshine during outdoor activities this July with the return of summer camp at Shipley Nature...
Child care appreciation event

Orange County child care council honors providers for heroic work

Madeline Gray May 27, 2022
Prior to the pandemic, there were 2,150 licensed child care facilities in the Orange County area with space for just over 80,000 children, according to the website Kids Data. Then came the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in 2020,...
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Weekly roundup: Anaheim students receive free eye exams, Laguna Beach grieves beloved principal, and more

Madeline Gray May 27, 2022
Without proper eyewear available, students can struggle to read the whiteboard at the front of the classroom, participate in activities...
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