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Ryan Honary, founder of SensoRy AI and a Newport Harbor High School graduate, discusses the company's wildfire detection technology during an interview with KTLA 5.

Weekly roundup: Irvine expands partnership with Newport Harbor graduate’s AI wildfire detection company, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 31, 2026
Gilbert Continuation High School students and staff celebrate after the school was recognized as a California Democracy School, an honor that recognizes campuses for preparing students to become informed and engaged civic participants.

Stanford spotlights Gilbert High School for civic engagement and student success

Vicky Nguyen July 31, 2026
Sophia Le and Rylee Robles speak on a student panel at the 2025 OC Pathways Showcase.

OC Pathways Student Ambassador alumni return to inspire the next generation

Madeline Gray July 29, 2026
District Office Front

Savanna School District deploys wearable alert badge system to strengthen school safety

Vicky Nguyen July 29, 2026
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
Students in the inaugural Certified Nursing Assistant cohort celebrate completing the tuition-free program offered through a partnership between Orange Unified School District and Santiago Canyon College. Participants completed coursework and hands-on clinical training while still enrolled in high school.

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified, Santiago Canyon College celebrates first certified nursing assistant cohort, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 10, 2026
The Orange Unified School District and Santiago Canyon College recently celebrated the completion of their first certified nursing assistant cohort,...
Dr. Stefan Bean raises his right hand while his four children administer the oath of office during an Orange County Board of Education meeting.

Orange County superintendent, board members sworn in at organizational meeting

Ian Hanigan July 9, 2026
Quick look: Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean and Orange County Board of Education members Mari Barke and...
Huntington Beach Quarterback Roxie Shaia drops back to pass in a game against Marina High School.

Huntington Beach and Newport Harbor high schools invited to national girls flag football tournament

Nathaniel Martinez July 9, 2026
Quick look: After establishing themselves as two of the top girls flag football teams in the country, Huntington Beach High School and Newport Harbor High School will compete in a national tournament hosted by MaxPreps. As girls high school flag...

FutureCurrent: OC Arts and Disability Director Marleena Barber and able artist Joshua Roy share the power of arts inclusion

Madeline Gray July 8, 2026
Quick look: On the latest episode of FutureCurrent, Orange County Arts and Disability Director and OCDE Arts Consultant Marleena Barber...
A public service announcement produced by the Orange County Department of Education plays before a movie at Regal Garden Grove, raising awareness about the risks of nitrous oxide misuse.

OCDE brings nitrous oxide awareness campaign to local movie theaters

Vicky Nguyen July 8, 2026
A new public service announcement produced by the Orange County Department of Education is appearing in two Garden Grove movie theaters through November, encouraging families to learn about the dangers of nitrous oxide misuse and start conversations with young people.
Don Austin

Laguna Beach Unified welcomes back Don Austin as new superintendent

Ian Hanigan July 2, 2026
Quick look: Dr. Don Austin officially began serving as superintendent of Laguna Beach Unified this week, returning to a district where he previously served as principal of Laguna Beach High School. Dr. Don Austin is back in Laguna Beach —...
OC students Logan Thielen, Deon Witte and Aryan Goya earned top honors at the California National Civics Bee Competition held June 27 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. (Courtesy of the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce Foundation)

Weekly roundup: Three Orange County scholars bring home top honors at state civics bee, and more

Madeline Gray July 2, 2026
Three Orange County middle school students earned the top three spots at the California National Civics Bee on June 27,...
California State Capitol Building

These state education laws take effect July 1 as California schools prepare for the new year

Ian Hanigan July 1, 2026
While most new California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, some receive delayed implementation dates to give agencies and...
An adult and child place coins into a pink piggy bank, representing college and career savings opportunities available through the CalKIDS program.

Schools have new tools to help Orange County students claim their CalKIDS scholarship funds

Ian Hanigan July 1, 2026
Quick look: Thousands of Orange County high school students may have money they don’t know about in their CalKIDS scholarship accounts. New reporting tools are helping schools identify eligible students and connect families with available funds for college or career...
Orange County Undersheriff Jeff Hallock speaks during the 2025 National Safe Schools Conference at the Delta Hotels Anaheim Garden Grove. The annual conference convenes educators, school safety professionals and law enforcement representatives from across the country.

National Safe Schools Conference brings experts to Orange County for July 8-10 event

Vicky Nguyen July 1, 2026
More than 500 educators, school safety professionals and law enforcement representatives are expected to attend the 17th annual National Safe Schools Conference July 8-10 in Garden Grove, where experts will share practical strategies for creating safer, more supportive schools.
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