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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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State masking requirement for schools to end after March 11

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2022
California’s indoor masking order for schools will be downgraded to a strong recommendation after March 11, state officials announced on...
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Weekly roundup: Ocean Institute to host college and career fair, OCTA says kids can ride free, and more

Ian Hanigan February 25, 2022
Ocean Institute in Dana Point plans to host a Virtual Marine and Environmental Sciences College and Career Fair on Saturday,...
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WATCH: OCDE virtual forum honors Black History Month with experiences, perspectives and insight

Ian Hanigan February 24, 2022
Four prominent Black Americans shared their personal experiences and insight into educational systems and career paths during an online colloquium hosted Thursday by County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares in celebration of Black History Month. Although the stories and backgrounds of...
Orange County School Nurses Organization

OC School Nurses Organization lauded for tireless leadership, resilience during pandemic

Ian Hanigan February 24, 2022
You might not know much about the Orange County School Nurses Organization, but over the course of the pandemic, this...
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Six OC middle schools are among California’s ‘Schools to Watch’ for 2022

Ian Hanigan February 22, 2022
Three high-performing middle schools in Orange County have been recognized through the California Schools to Watch program, and another three...
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Weekly roundup: Bike donation in Santa Ana, perfection on the ACT, and more

Ian Hanigan February 18, 2022
Under the direction of a four-time mountain bike world champion, sixth-graders from Santa Ana’s Hazard Elementary School recently assembled 50 bikes that were later gifted to the entire kindergarten class. The sleek Strider Balance Bikes — they come without pedals to...
Woodbridge High's Academic Decathlon team

Irvine’s Woodbridge High wins fifth OC Academic Decathlon in six years

Ian Hanigan February 16, 2022
For the fifth time in six years, Woodbridge High School in Irvine has won the Orange County Academic Decathlon. The...
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Garden Grove Unified to open four new Family Resource Centers

Ian Hanigan February 16, 2022
The Garden Grove Unified School District is opening four new Family Resource Centers that will serve as hubs to connect families and students with food, health care, housing, mental health counseling, immigration counseling, victim assistance and other critical services.
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Six continuation schools from OC are recognized as state models

Ian Hanigan February 15, 2022
Six continuation schools in Orange County have been recognized among California’s Model Continuation High Schools for 2022. The local honorees are: Brea Canyon High School, Brea Olinda Unified School District Union High School, Capistrano Unified School District El Camino Real...
Jami Parsons

OCDE administrator earns state honors as an advocate for counseling

Ian Hanigan February 14, 2022
OCDE’s director of learning support services has been honored by the California Association of School Counselors. Dr. Jami Parsons, who...
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