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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
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
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Updated: OCDE offers resources to help spread the word about the 2020 Census

Staff reports June 30, 2020
The 2020 U.S. Census count is underway. As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the federal Census Bureau conducts a nationwide...
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Irvine middle schooler takes third at National History Day finale

Ian Hanigan June 29, 2020
A local student has won third place in the 2020 National History Day competition, which live-streamed this year’s awards ceremony...
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Weekly roundup: A state budget deal, mindfulness in schools, campus reopening plans, and more

Ian Hanigan June 26, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have reportedly reached agreement on a spending plan for 2020-21, one that’s expected to hold funding for K-12 schools and community colleges at their current levels. That’s significant because the COVID-19 pandemic has plunged...
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State Department of Education to study school safety data, examine ethnic studies options

Nichole Pichardo June 25, 2020
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Wednesday outlined two upcoming efforts that the California Department of Education will lead as schools...
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Garden Grove moves to streamline access to mental health support

Ian Hanigan June 24, 2020
Garden Grove Unified has announced a new partnership aimed at increasing access to mental health services for the district’s approximately...
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Students drive home the importance of census participation with social media art

Ian Hanigan June 23, 2020
A half-dozen students from Orange County schools have earned honors in a social media art contest created to underscore the importance of census participation. OCDE staff organized the Making My Community Count: OC Census Virtual Visual and Performing Arts Showcase,...
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‘Orange County Together’ guide provides recommendations for safely reopening local schools

Ian Hanigan June 19, 2020
Representatives from the Orange County Department of Education and school districts across the county have developed a comprehensive guide with...
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Weekly roundup: A circus parade, conversations on race, restarting prep sports, and more

Ian Hanigan June 19, 2020
As a gift to the community, and to celebrate local graduates, a cirque performer who lives in Fountain Valley organized...
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The Deeper Learning Podcast | Public school funding in the COVID-19 era

Ian Hanigan June 12, 2020
What started as a mysterious illness on the other side of the world quickly turned into a global pandemic that’s altered nearly every aspect of life. And it’s caused economic shockwaves that could have major consequences for public schools across...
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Weekly roundup: Graduations in the age of COVID, reopening considerations, and more

Ian Hanigan June 12, 2020
Commencement ceremonies in the age of COVID-19 won’t soon be forgotten. That much was made clear by this week’s news...
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