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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
Edgar Manalo

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
Health education guide on a table

Your one-page guide to health education in California (available in multiple languages)

Ian Hanigan February 6, 2020
In 2019, the California Board of Education approved a framework to help teachers deliver lessons aligned with the state’s health education...
Students gathered outdoors

#kindness1billion: Fullerton sixth-graders turn kindness into a weeklong assignment

Ian Hanigan February 6, 2020
The kind acts keep adding up in 2020. Nearly four years ago, OCDE launched its One Billion Acts of Kindness...
students wait in line for backpacks

Tillys gives away backpacks, other merchandise to San Juan Hills High students

Fermin Leal February 5, 2020
Irvine-based Tillys recently stopped by San Juan Hills High School to give away 150 backpacks, coupons and other items to students. The giveaway was part of the company’s ongoing effort to support students in its community with free merchandise to...
Christine Sun Kim

Super Bowl appearance a source of joy and frustration for former OCDE student

Ian Hanigan February 4, 2020
As singer Demi Lovato belted out the national anthem at Super Bowl LIV, Christine Sun Kim stood on the field...
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Buena Park School District hosts career tech showcase

Fermin Leal February 4, 2020
Nearly 100 Buena Park School District parents learned how their children will receive training in video production equipment, coding, engineering...
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New initiative targets students’ interest in tourism careers

Fermin Leal February 3, 2020
High school students looking at careers in tourism now have a new resource to learn more about the industry. The Orange County Visitors Association recently launched its new “Orange County Tourism Workforce Initiative.” The program debuted recently during a visit...
Students compete in academic challenge

OC Academic ‘Decathletes’ compete in thrilling Super Quiz final

Fermin Leal February 1, 2020
A crowd of students, parents and other fans gathered inside the Westminster High gymnasium, cheering, waving banners and slapping high-fives...

Weekly roundup: Girl Scout cookie box features Mission Viejo High student, esports participation promotes STEM, and more

Fermin Leal January 31, 2020
It’s Girl Scout cookie season across Orange County. If you purchase the popular Thin Mints box from a Scout, you’ll...
students cleaning up refuse

Students, community members honor MLK with Back Bay clean-up

Fermin Leal January 30, 2020
Students and staff from OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors environmental education program honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day by helping clean their community. Over the MLK holiday earlier this month, more than 160 volunteers from local schools and representatives from 13 regional...
Christine Sun Kim

OC grad and former DHH student to sign the national anthem before Super Bowl LIV

Ian Hanigan January 29, 2020
A graduate of University High School who was enrolled in OCDE’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing program has been tapped...
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