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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
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Weekly roundup: Local election results, a kindness campaign, school honors and more

Ian Hanigan November 9, 2018
You might not have heard, but there was an election this week. Along with some pretty high-profile national and state...
Students from Cook Elementary gathered on the blacktop for a National Blue Ribbon ceremony

Elementary school in Garden Grove earns national recognition for student achievement

Ian Hanigan November 8, 2018
A Garden Grove elementary school is one of just 100 campuses across the country to earn national honors through a...
student athletes and staff from San Juan Hills High pose inside the school gym

OC high school wins national award for supporting student athletes

Fermin Leal November 7, 2018
San Juan Hills High School, from Capistrano Unified, received the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports School award for its efforts to provide safe and supportive environments for student athletes. The award recognizes schools nationally that provide the best level of...
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Friday Night Live students study effects of distracted drivers

Fermin Leal November 5, 2018
Orange County students  involved in the Friday Night Live and Club Live programs from seven schools recently participated in the...
The six Orange County Teachers of the Year finalists with Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Orange County Teachers of the Year banquet spotlights 63 classroom superstars

Ian Hanigan November 3, 2018
With Hollywood-style glitz and a little Disney magic, 63 superstar educators from Orange County school districts and community colleges were...
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Weekly roundup: Balboa Fun Zone offers new education experiences, OC Pathways to showcase industry partnerships, and more

Fermin Leal November 2, 2018
About 50 seventh graders from Westminster’s Warner Middle School spent part of a day recently at The Balboa Fun Zone being groomed to become future environmentalists. The Orange County Register chronicled this week how the students took water samples from...
Principal Michelle Pinchot addresses students and parents

Garden Grove Unified marks the opening of new computer science academy

Ian Hanigan November 1, 2018
The younger kids might not fully grasp what coding and robotics will mean for their future job prospects. But they...
OC Pathways Showcase promotion

OC Pathways Showcase to celebrate partnerships between educators, industry leaders

Ian Hanigan October 31, 2018
How can students prepare themselves for success in a world of artificial intelligence and automation? For the past five years,...
illustration of human circuitboard

Future of work: New report predicts which jobs — and skills — will survive automation

Ian Hanigan October 30, 2018
Experts and economists have in recent years sounded the alarm on jobs believed to be vulnerable to automation, artificial intelligence and other technological disruptions. But which careers will thrive in the new economy, and which skills will be most coveted?...
Mickey Mouse greets students

Disneyland Resort donates $55,000 to launch hands-on science lessons in Anaheim

Fermin Leal October 27, 2018
Disneyland Resort and the Orange County Department of Education have launched a program to bring hands-on science lessons to Anaheim...
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