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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
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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
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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
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State department of education announces new partnership to connect students in need

Nichole Pichardo August 5, 2020
The state superintendent of public instruction on Wednesday announced a new collaboration with Apple and T-Mobile to provide internet-enabled iPads...
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5 skills that can help students successfully navigate distance learning

Ian Hanigan August 5, 2020
Machele Kilgore knows a thing or two about distance learning. Along with leading OCDE’s Community Home Education Program, which provides...
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California Department of Education shares FAQs on distance learning

Ian Hanigan August 3, 2020
When should distance learning be offered? What defines in-person instruction? And what’s the difference between daily live interaction and daily participation? The California Department of Education has released a new online resource for schools and districts with answers to these...
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Weekly roundup: Anaheim high schoolers offer ‘Teenage Therapy,’ Newport repeals block-learning, and more

Nichole Pichardo July 31, 2020
Five high school students from Loara High School in Anaheim have virtually teamed up to host a podcast that has...
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County superintendent issues statement on OC Board of Ed’s decision to sue governor

Ian Hanigan July 29, 2020
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares issued the following statement Wednesday in response to the OC Board of Education’s July...
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OC students to virtually participate in Bank of America leadership training and service program

Ian Hanigan July 28, 2020
Bank of America has tapped four local high schoolers to participate in a selective summer internship program that offers leadership training and promotes civic engagement. Gabrielle Latimore of Northwood High School, Alexander Rojas of Segerstrom High School, Rushil Shah of...
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OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors offers virtual summer camp

Nichole Pichardo July 27, 2020
While many summer camps have been canceled, Inside the Outdoors — OCDE’s unique, hands-on environmental education program — is offering...
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Weekly roundup: Volunteer tutors in OC go virtual, closing the digital divide, and more

Ian Hanigan July 24, 2020
Young Leaders of Orange County (YLOC) is a group that was established in 2011, comprising mostly high school volunteers who...
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Local districts that had tentative plans for summer graduation ceremonies announce cancellations

Ian Hanigan July 23, 2020
As graduation plans were being modified in the spring amid COVID-19 concerns, a handful of Orange County school districts were holding out hope that they’d be able to stage traditional, in-person celebrations for the class of 2020 sometime this summer....
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Weekly roundup: Irvine teacher makes distance learning fun; CA schools will start school year with distance learning, and more

Nichole Pichardo July 17, 2020
An Irvine teacher proves that while distance learning isn’t a replacement for in-person learning, that doesn’t mean it can’t be...
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