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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
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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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Congrats Class of 2019! Check out some OC graduation pics from social media

Fermin Leal June 8, 2019
More than 40,000 seniors from Orange County’s public and private high schools are expected to receive their diplomas this spring....
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Weekly roundup: Solar panels in Capistrano Unified, high school commencements, celebrity guests, and more

Ian Hanigan June 7, 2019
Driven by environmentally-conscious students, the Capistrano Unified School District is installing solar panels at all six of its high schools....
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Popular radio show on personal finance highlights OC’s efforts to promote college and career readiness

Ian Hanigan June 7, 2019
OCDE’s director of career education was recently featured on a popular personal finance radio show and podcast to talk about Orange County’s efforts to promote college and career readiness. Appearing on “The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman,” Kathy Boyd,...
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VIDEO: Heroes Hall exhibit explores history through the eyes of local veterans

Ian Hanigan June 6, 2019
To mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, we thought we’d let you know about a local space where...
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Students from five districts take part in Orange Unified’s game of drones

Ian Hanigan June 6, 2019
Students from eight schools representing five districts and three counties recently battled for air superiority in the Orange Unified School...
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Esports conference highlights gaming’s connection with education

Fermin Leal June 5, 2019
Incorporating gaming into the classroom not only helps engage more young people, it can also promote a school’s mission of preparing more students for college and careers, according to a group of educators and experts who gathered at a UC...
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VIDEO: Disney VoluntEARS assist OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program

Ian Hanigan June 4, 2019
On a recent Saturday morning, more than 60 Disney VoluntEARS gathered over at Rancho Soñado, the home base of OCDE’s...
Graduating seniors in Garden Grove

Garden Grove high schools celebrate their college-bound seniors

Ian Hanigan June 3, 2019
Last month, high schools across the Garden Grove Unified School District staged College Signing Day events, celebrating their college-bound seniors...
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Weekly roundup: Air Force dad surprises daughter at school, preview offered of Mendez v. Westminster memorial, and more

Fermin Leal May 31, 2019
U.S. Air Force Sgt. Jason Reed paid a surprise visit to his daughter’s kindergarten class on Thursday. It was the first time the dad had stepped into his daughter’s school. The Orange County Register covered the dad’s visit to Nelson...
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Update: OC champ places 12th overall in 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Fermin Leal May 30, 2019
Updated at 9 a.m. on May 31 Nicholas D’Sa eliminated in 12th round Nicholas D’Sa finished in 12th place after...
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