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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
Teacher stands in front of class

Anaheim elementary to open OC’s first Korean-language immersion program

Fermin Leal January 3, 2019
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Anaheim will start this summer Orange County’s first Korean dual-language immersion program. Korean was chosen based...
classroom instruction

New education laws for 2019 that will impact OC schools

Fermin Leal January 2, 2019
California lawmakers approved hundreds of new laws that will take effect this year including dozens that involve public education. We...
Teacher receives award from county superintendent

Yearly roundup: 10 of our top stories for 2018

Fermin Leal December 28, 2018
Now that it’s the end of the year, we wanted to revisit some of our highest read and most notable stories our OCDE Newsroom staff produced in 2018. These stories highlight academic achievement, the spirit of giving and kindness, and...
Kids running in hallway

State schools chief invites public to weigh in on health ed framework draft

Ian Hanigan December 27, 2018
State education leaders are seeking public input on a new curricular framework aimed at helping teachers, administrators, school nurses and...
Lego Star Wars figures

#kindness1billion: Community helps pick up the pieces after vandals destroy teacher’s Star Wars Lego displays

Ian Hanigan December 21, 2018
Students and staff at Concordia Elementary in San Clemente were crushed after vandals smashed 125 Star Wars Lego sets on...

Entrepreneurs from Oak Grove Elementary get a crash course on business at holiday fair

Ian Hanigan December 20, 2018
Those who were in desperate need of last-minute gifts found some relief Wednesday at Oak Grove Elementary School, where fifth-graders staged their annual Holiday Magic Fair. Inside a multipurpose room at the Aliso Viejo campus, more than two dozen young...
Kobe gives a high five to student as he leaves the classroom.

NBA legend Kobe Bryant surprises students at Oxford Preparatory Academy

Ian Hanigan December 19, 2018
It was a familiar chant that built quickly. Ko-be! … Ko-be! … KO-BE! … KO-BE! On Wednesday morning, one of...
Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez

OCDE, city of Westminster to partner on curriculum for historic Mendez trail and monument

Ian Hanigan December 19, 2018
OCDE is teaming up with the city of Westminster to create content and curriculum for a local trail and monument...
An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

Mijares: Career pathways merge technology with creativity to meet human needs

Al Mijares December 18, 2018
n a recent Tuesday morning, an atrium inside the Irvine headquarters of Edwards Lifesciences offered a glimpse of the transformational shift that’s taking place in public education. Educators mixed with business leaders to talk about meaningful work-based learning opportunities. Student-led...
Students pose for photo in a courtroom

Pacific Coast High mock trial team takes second in OC final

Fermin Leal December 17, 2018
Pacific Coast High School’s Mock Trial team finished runner-up in Saturday’s championship round of the Constitutional Rights Foundation’s Orange County High...
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