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Fresh produce is available at the Dolphin Food Market at Pacific Drive Elementary School in Fullerton. The food pantry serves families throughout the year, including during the summer months.

Weekly roundup: Fullerton’s Dolphin Food Market extends support through summer break, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 18, 2026
Tustin Memorial Academy students Vivienne, Cora, Miles, Maddie and Delnia win first place and the community-focused award from the Municipal Water District of OC for their dynamic prototype called "The Cat Robot."

PHOTOS: Orange County student makers celebrated for creating problem-solving innovations

Madeline Gray June 16, 2026
“A Moment in the Sun,” created by Juni Lee, a 12th-grade student at Sunny Hills High School in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, will be featured in the 2026 Festival of Arts Junior Art Exhibit in Laguna Beach.

93rd Festival of Arts to showcase more than 330 pieces by Orange County students

Vicky Nguyen June 16, 2026
Participants sit at round tables during the State of the Student Forum at the OCDE Conference Center in Costa Mesa while listening to a panel discussion and presentation about student outcomes and community partnerships.

State of the Student Forum sparks conversation about supporting OC learners

Ian Hanigan June 15, 2026
Painters from Warner Middle School and Westminster High School pose for a photo while working on a mural depicting the ecosystems of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands.

Weekly roundup: Westminster students create mural inspired by Bolsa Chica Wetlands, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 12, 2026
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Mijares: OC superintendent issues statement in support of districts extending student dismissals

Al Mijares March 20, 2020
Signaling an escalation of our state’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order...
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OC school nurses partner with CHOC to staff COVID-19 hotline for parents

Ian Hanigan March 19, 2020
Spanish | Mandarin | Vietnamese | Farsi | Korean School nurses from campuses across Orange County have teamed up with...
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PBS SoCal offering educational programing for students at home

Fermin Leal March 19, 2020
In response to the closures of nearly all public schools across the region, PBS SoCal has created an At-Home Learning program aimed at helping provide free educational resources to students across partner television channels and through an online platform. The program...
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Learning can continue through online options. Here are a few resources

Fermin Leal March 16, 2020
Schools districts across Orange County are working to offer distance-learning programs for students while schools remained closed because of the...
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Q&A: How does a school closure work?

Ian Hanigan March 13, 2020
RELATED CONTENT These OC districts are offering grab-and-go meals at a campus near you Here’s a rundown of OC school...

UPDATE: National History Day-OC competition moved to virtual format amid COVID-19 concerns

Ian Hanigan March 12, 2020
UPDATE: In response to recent guidance from the California Department of Public Health and California Governor Gavin Newsom, and in consultation with our NHD California Director and the NHD National Director, OCDE has made the decision to mitigate exposure the...
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Here’s how some teachers are dealing with the coronavirus threat in their classrooms

Fermin Leal March 11, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to generate headlines, schools are working to keep students and staff safe while informing their communities about...
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24 OC schools honored for engaging students in civic education

Ian Hanigan March 10, 2020
The California Courts system has recognized two dozen Orange County public schools for creating exemplary civics education programs and bringing...
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Weekly roundup: Unofficial election results, OC School of the Arts renews charter, and more

Ian Hanigan March 6, 2020
With turnout hovering at around 36 percent, Orange County voters headed to the polls or mailed in their ballots for the March 3 primary election. The Orange County Registrar of Voters says there are still more than 100,000 ballots to...
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VIDEO: A quick trip to Starbucks leads to the ultimate act of kindness

Ian Hanigan March 5, 2020
Catherine Pearlman casually spotted the flier on a bulletin board inside a Starbucks. It was written by a woman who...
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