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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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Student profile: OCDE offers Ury an onramp to educational, career success

Ian Hanigan June 24, 2019
Along with running programs and services that are vital to local school districts, OCDE directly serves some of Orange County’s...
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Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa grads visit old stomping grounds, a new gym for Oak View, and more

Ian Hanigan June 21, 2019
Before venturing off to make their mark on the world, some graduating seniors from Costa Mesa and Early College high...
Godinez High softball team

Godinez High School softball team reaches elite status with CIF crown

Fermin Leal June 18, 2019
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares recently offered some words of praise for Godinez High School’s girls softball team for winning Santa Ana Unified School District’s first-ever softball CIF championship. Mijares said the team’s phenomenal rise to the apex of...
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New report shows how OCDE measures up against eight strategic goals

Ian Hanigan June 18, 2019
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares has released a new report outlining OCDE’s progress toward its strategic goals. “Measuring Up:...
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Weekly roundup: Orange Unified grads celebrate at Angel Stadium, student receives ‘Harry Potter’ themed wheelchair, and more

Fermin Leal June 14, 2019
High school seniors from the Orange Unified School District’s five high schools couldn’t celebrate their graduation ceremonies at the typical...
Elementary Pupils Collecting Healthy Lunch In Cafeteria

Free meals offered at schools, community centers across OC this summer

Fermin Leal June 13, 2019
Dozens of schools, community centers, parks and other locations across Orange County have begun serving free lunches and breakfasts this summer to children ages 18 and under. No forms are needed. Everyone is welcome. The meals are part of the...
World War 2 veteran receives diploma on stage

WWII veteran receives high school diploma 76 years later

Fermin Leal June 12, 2019
Filiberto Lopez Montano missed his high school graduation 76 years ago so he could serve his country during World War...
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New mobile app allows users to explore state content standards for 5 subjects

Ian Hanigan June 12, 2019
State education officials have released a new mobile app that allows users to peruse instructional standards for the arts, computer...
historical photo of world war 2 soldiers in front of a tank.

Retired judge and OCDE partner traveled to Normandy to commemorate 75th anniversary of D-Day

Fermin Leal June 11, 2019
Retired Orange County Superior Court Judge Frederick Aguirre honored the role of Mexican Americans from Orange County in the U.S. military by traveling last week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. Aguirre partnered with the Orange...
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Scouts honor OC schools superintendent with leadership award

Fermin Leal June 10, 2019
The Orange County Council of the Boy Scouts of America has awarded Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares with the...
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