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Orange County rising juniors Akshay Sharma and Sophie Martin help facilitate a healthcare fair for those in need in the OC community. (Photo courtesy of Project FairCare Health)

Weekly roundup: Two OC students expand healthcare access through nonprofit, and more

Madeline Gray July 24, 2026
AI Forward Summit 2026

AI Forward Summit on Aug. 3 to explore innovation, leadership and workforce readiness

Vicky Nguyen July 24, 2026
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No Kid Hungry names Fullerton Joint Union director as Summer EBT champion

Vicky Nguyen July 23, 2026
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
2021 TUSD grad wins Toyota

Weekly roundup: Tustin USD grad wins a new car; state superintendent visits OC; and more

Nichole Pichardo May 28, 2021
With multiple ceremonies, graduates sitting six feet apart and other safety measures in place, the first of many 2021 commencement...

State superintendent touts Garden Grove’s Eisenhower Elementary as a model school for reopening safely

Ian Hanigan May 27, 2021
Greeted by a crowed of energized students, educators and district leaders, California’s top education official paid a visit to Eisenhower...
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Three Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year receive state honors

Nichole Pichardo May 27, 2021
A few short weeks ago, they were named Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year. Now, three of the county’s top workers have received one of the state’s top honors. Patricia Mendez, activity monitor at Manuel Esqueda Elementary School...
Fairmont Academic Pentathlon team 2021

Two Orange County middle schools earn top honors at the 2021 national Academic Pentathlon

Nichole Pichardo May 26, 2021
Two middle school teams from Orange County were awarded silver medals in their respective grade levels at the 2021 United...
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Local students make their best pitches at Irvine Valley College entrepreneurship competition

Ian Hanigan May 25, 2021
A trio of students from University High School in Irvine recently took third place in a “Shark Tank”-style competition organized...
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A sneak peek at school district summer learning programs

Nichole Pichardo May 24, 2021
As the end of an anything-but-normal school year draws near, Orange County districts are making plans to offer summer accelerated learning programs designed to help students’ with everything from enrichment to grade recovery to mental health. While summer school is...

OCArts4All Showcase puts student art on display throughout Orange County

Nichole Pichardo May 21, 2021
Over 1,200 pieces of student art are currently on display — both virtually and in person — as part of...
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Weekly roundup: United Way gives laptops to college-bound seniors, Saddleback College gets a new mascot, and more

Ian Hanigan May 21, 2021
Orange County United Way recently distributed hundreds of laptops and technology kits, giving a boost to economically disadvantaged students who...
OC Maker Challenge 2021 Award Winners

Students virtually showcase STEM-based innovations at seventh annual ocMaker Challenge

Nichole Pichardo May 21, 2021
More than 150 students from across Orange County have virtually exhibited over 60 STEM-based designs demonstrating creativity and ingenuity at this year’s ocMaker Challenge. Organized by OCDE’s Career Education unit, the annual event draws hundreds of elementary, middle and high...
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Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership honors local chapters and advisors

Nichole Pichardo May 21, 2021
OCDE’s Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership (OCFNLP) has honored two local schools and an advisor for their efforts to...
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