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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 runs through exercise drills on school's field

NFL’s Play 60 program visits Anaheim elementary campus for fun football drills

Fermin Leal March 19, 2019
Students at Paul Revere Elementary School spent the afternoon Monday tossing footballs, spinning around tackling dummies and sprinting across obstacle...
Four students painting

17 public schools from OC celebrated for engaging students in civic education

Ian Hanigan March 18, 2019
Seventeen Orange County schools have been recognized with awards from the California Courts system for implementing top-notch civic education programs...
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Weekly roundup: Fullerton partnership creates college pipeline, OCC’s new planetarium, and more

Ian Hanigan March 15, 2019
A new partnership between Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton College and the Fullerton Joint Union High School District seeks to create a high school-to-college pipeline, boost transfer rates and speed up the time it takes to earn a degree. As reported...
Rendering of Legacy Magnet Academy

Tustin Unified breaks ground on new Legacy Magnet Academy

Ian Hanigan March 14, 2019
Tustin Unified School District officials broke ground Wednesday on a state-of-the-art middle and high school set to open in the...
Two students in front of a Berlin Wall exhibit

VIDEO: Local students document ‘triumph and tragedy’ at National History Day competition

Ian Hanigan March 13, 2019
 Nearly 500 young historians representing 34 schools and a dozen districts showcased their original websites, papers, documentaries, performances and...
robotics contents in an arena

5 OC high school teams advance to championship round of international robotics contest

Fermin Leal March 12, 2019
Hundreds of high school students from across the region competed this weekend in teams with remote-controlled robots they assembled for an outer space challenge. Teams maneuvered their 120 pound robots through the contest called Destination Deep Space. The robots were...
Long Beach Convention and Events Center

Three-day educational institute hosted by OCDE and partners will emphasize excellence, equity and access

Ian Hanigan March 11, 2019
Sharing practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all students will be the focus of a three-day educational...
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond high-fives children

VIDEO: Jordan Elementary in Orange welcomes state schools chief on Read Across America Day

Ian Hanigan March 9, 2019
Celebrating Read Across America Day, the state’s new schools chief paid a visit to Jordan Elementary in the Orange Unified...
An image of paper in a typewriter with the words "Orange County Education News"

Weekly roundup: HB high schoolers promote environmental awareness, Tustin student heads to national Spelling Bee, and more

Fermin Leal March 8, 2019
About 40 Marina High students have gathered outside their Huntington Beach school every Monday morning before first period to publicize their cause to protect the planet against global warming. They wave hand-printed posters with messages such as, “Make Earth Cool...
Sally ride in the cockpit of the space shuttle

OC teacher’s Sally Ride classroom lesson part of International Women’s Day program

Fermin Leal March 7, 2019
Irvine Unified School District teacher Judy Richonne has created a lesson for students about famed astronaut Sally Ride that’s been...
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