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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
Students inspect the "Courage to Remember" Holocaust exhibit

VIDEO: Traveling Holocaust exhibit displayed at Huntington Beach High School

Staff reports April 24, 2019
Huntington Beach High School recently hosted the exhibit “Courage to Remember: The Holocaust 1933-1945.” On loan from the Simon Wiesenthal...
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Student team from OCDE program named a finalist in national rocket competition

Ian Hanigan April 24, 2019
This literally was rocket science. A team of students from OCDE’s home school program has been named a national finalist in...
Dr. Andrew Pulver

New superintendent takes over in Los Alamitos Unified

Ian Hanigan April 23, 2019
The Los Alamitos Unified School District has a new superintendent. Dr. Andrew Pulver, who has served the Los Al community for 20 years, most recently as assistant superintendent of human resources, was selected to succeed Dr. Sherry Kropp, who led...
Kraemer Middle School students

Teams from two OC schools advance to the Science Olympiad National Tournament

Ian Hanigan April 23, 2019
For the second straight year, a pair of Orange County schools will represent California at the Science Olympiad National Tournament....
Children dancing

VSA Festival to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Ian Hanigan April 22, 2019
OCDE and VSA Orange County will spotlight the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities at the 43rd annual VSA Festival,...
computer and newspaper

Weekly roundup: Student project launched into space, Congresswoman visits Irvine school, and more

Fermin Leal April 19, 2019
Students in a Huntington Beach classroom recently spent part of a day nervously watching a clock ticking in the corner of a projection screen. The Daily Pilot reported this week on the scene at Brethren Christian School, where speakers counted down the...
Woman doing yoga

OCDE program combines mindfulness and yoga to improve students’ physical and mental health

Ian Hanigan April 18, 2019
According to the most recent Orange County Conditions of Children report, 1 in 4 students feels chronically sad or hopeless,...
Girl playing guitar

NAMM Foundation lists 4 OC districts among the best for music education

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2019
Four Orange County districts have been recognized among the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation, which also...
ocMaker Challenge sign

Student projects to address real-world needs at ocMaker Challenge

Ian Hanigan April 16, 2019
Students from across Orange County will exhibit more than 200 STEM-based designs demonstrating creativity and innovation at next month’s ocMaker Challenge. Free and open to the public, the event will feature projects aimed at solving real-world problems or needs — all...
County Superintendent Al Mijares

Civic Learning Partnership seeks to expand students’ Constitutional knowledge, civic engagement

Ian Hanigan April 15, 2019
Joshua Suh of Cypress High School talked about studying the effects of eutrophication on waterways as part of a civic...
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