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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
Science on a Sphere globe at OCC's new Planetarium

VIDEO: OCC’s new planetarium is go for launch

Greg Lammers April 1, 2019
The Orange Coast College Planetarium is now serving a galaxy near you. Located in the center of OCC’s campus in...
A news graphic

Weekly roundup: Investigating Salem in 1692, cheering a hero’s return, competing for scholarships, and more

Ian Hanigan March 29, 2019
A group of students from Thurston Middle School in Laguna Beach recently conducted a mock crime-scene investigation based on one...
Kids using screen devices

Screen time for kids: How soon and how much?

Ian Hanigan March 29, 2019
With digital media ramping up so quickly and becoming a significant part of our everyday lives, there are a lot of unresolved questions about young people’s exposure to videos, TV, games and online content — as well as concerns about...
classroom instruction

New figures show OC’s public school enrollment continuing to decline

Fermin Leal March 29, 2019
Enrollment in Orange County’s public schools has declined for the eighth straight year, according to new state Department of Education...
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CHEP Expo spotlights student projects from OCDE’s homeschooling program

Ian Hanigan March 27, 2019
Exhibits documenting shark behavior, underwater volcanoes, the Black Plague and the mechanical advantages of pulleys were among the projects on...
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Centralia School District campus recognized for ed tech training program

Ian Hanigan March 26, 2019
Raymond Temple Elementary School in the Centralia School District is encouraging its educators to expand their tech skills through an online learning platform. And the effort hasn’t gone unnoticed. The campus’ Personal Learning Pathways program has led to its recognition...
students from five high school academic decathlon teams pose for a photo on a stage

Woodbridge High finishes eighth in 2019 California Academic Decathlon

Fermin Leal March 25, 2019
Woodbridge High School earned a top-10 finish in this weekend’s California Academic Decathlon, placing eighth overall. The team from the...
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Weekly roundup: Students learn environmental lessons through excursions, schools recognized for civic education, and more

Fermin Leal March 22, 2019
Dozens of fifth-graders have learned about nature and the environment by sleeping, eating and learning at a four-day, three-night Newport Bay...
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OCDE website offers educators a one-stop shop for workshops, trainings and more

Ian Hanigan March 21, 2019
Are you a local educator looking for professional development opportunities? You might want to bookmark this site: www.ocde.us/PLO The Orange County Department of Education has been building this web resource for some time now, separating trainings and workshops by subject....
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OCDE, county superintendent to host ‘Saving Our Most Vulnerable Boys and Young Men’ event

Ian Hanigan March 20, 2019
Educators from Orange County and beyond will gather in May for a special forum to address the needs of vulnerable...
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