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Oxford Academy eighth-grader Aaryan Balani explains how his AI-powered invention helps treat people with intermittent strabismus. (Courtesy of ABC7)

Weekly roundup: ABC7 spotlights Oxford Academy eighth-grader’s AI tool for eye alignment condition, and more

Madeline Gray May 1, 2026
Katrina Edmunds is presented with the Outstanding Career Awareness Educator Award.

OCDE now accepting nominations for Outstanding STEM Educator awards

Nathaniel Martinez May 1, 2026
Dr. Stefan Bean speaks on a stage during The Wooden Floor’s Step Beyond Annual Breakfast, with blue lighting, curtains and a podium in the background.

County superintendent shares message of resilience and support at Step Beyond Annual Breakfast

Ian Hanigan April 30, 2026
Briseyda Cabrera Mejia of Estancia High School poses with family members after being recognized as a 2026 AVID Senior Standout.

2026 OC AVID senior standouts earn $431,000 in scholarships

Vicky Nguyen April 30, 2026
2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year Ryan Healy receives a $25,000 check from the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation while receiving congratulations from Superintendent Dr. Bean and his Marco Forster Middle School musical theater students.

OCDE announces 2027 Orange County Teachers of the Year with surprise visits

Staff reports April 29, 2026
Side-by-side images show OCDE’s PAL team recognizing Laura Lockwood at Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School in the Magnolia School District and Heather Roney at Oxford Preparatory Academy Middle School in Lake Forest for their Outstanding PAL Advisor Awards.

OCDE PAL team honors five campuses, two advisors for building positive school environments

Vicky Nguyen May 20, 2025
Quick look: Five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and two advisors were honored by the Orange County Department of...
Dr. Bean with his family

WATCH: Good Day LA features OC Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2025
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean was featured this morning on Good Day LA in a segment recognizing...
Title with star Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Get to know the 2025 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Vicky Nguyen May 19, 2025
Quick look: Nine outstanding classified employees from Orange County school districts have been recognized for their dedication and service, with three earning additional honors from the California Department of Education. This week marks Classified School Employee Week, which is a...
Classroom

Future of California’s ethnic studies requirement remains uncertain following May budget revision

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2025
Quick look: California’s plan to make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement may be on hold — at least...
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto and sports radio host Roger Lodge visit College Park Elementary students in Costa Mesa May 9. (Angels Baseball Foundation)

Weekly roundup: Los Angeles Angels bring star power to College Park Elementary, ten school districts named best in music education, and more

Madeline Gray May 16, 2025
College Park Elementary in Costa Mesa was buzzing with excitement last Friday as students and staff rolled out a warm...
teachers and students in classroom

OCDE’s Connections partners with Fullerton Head Start to expand DHH with disabilities program

Nathaniel Martinez May 15, 2025
Quick look: OCDE’s Connections program has expanded its Deaf and Hard of Hearing with Disabilities services to preschoolers through a new inclusive site at Fullerton Head Start, where students with and without disabilities learn and grow together. The program emphasizes...
Representatives from the OC Health Care Agency and OCDE celebrate student films at the regional Directing Change awards ceremony May 7. (Orange County Health Care Agency)

OC students recognized for raising mental health awareness through film

Madeline Gray May 14, 2025
Quick look: Six short films created by Orange County students were honored for spotlighting mental health and suicide prevention at...
California State Capitol Building

Governor’s plan maintains key education funding as state addresses $12 billion shortfall

Ian Hanigan May 14, 2025
Quick look: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest budget plan for 2025-26 preserves funding for key K-12 programs — including expanded learning...
Young Ken Kafton operating a printing press alongside Lin Trestrail in the San Joaquin School District print shop, early 1970s

Still printing after all these years: Irvine Unified employee has seen it all since day one

Ian Hanigan May 14, 2025
Quick look: Ken Kafton began working in Irvine Unified before the district was officially established. More than 50 years later, he continues to support schools as IUSD’s lead press operator — and was recently honored as one of the district’s...
McGarvin Intermediate School students from the Garden Grove Unified School District read and answer questions as a team during the Super Quiz round of the 2025 Orange County Academic Pentathlon, held May 3 at Bolsa Grande High School.

Five Orange County teams heading to the United States Academic Pentathlon competition

Vicky Nguyen May 12, 2025
Quick look: Five middle school teams from Orange County will represent the region at the United States Academic Pentathlon National...
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