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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
Winners of the 2025 Orange County Spelling Bee

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y: Seventh-grader wins Orange County Spelling Bee in 14 rounds

Ian Hanigan March 1, 2025
Orange County has a new spelling bee champ. Seventh-grader Sydney Tran from El Rancho Charter School took home the title...

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana promotes healthy eating with eco-friendly food truck, Loara High in Anaheim opens WellSpace, and more

Madeline Gray February 28, 2025
“La Trokita Verde” — Spanish for the little green truck — will begin serving plant-based meals to students on campuses...
2023 ITO Coastal Cleanup Day

Inside the Outdoors to host volunteer restoration day at Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park

Nathaniel Martinez February 26, 2025
Calling all nature enthusiasts: Inside the Outdoors, in partnership with the Bolsa Chica Conservancy, is organizing a volunteer restoration day at Harriett Wieder Regional Park in Huntington Beach to help preserve its unique coastal habitat.  The event will take place...
Students, wearing their medals, present their projects to judges for evaluation during the 2024 National History Day-Orange County competition.

Students to compete in National History Day-OC with projects on ‘Rights and Responsibilities’

Vicky Nguyen February 25, 2025
Students from across Orange County will present original research and creative projects at the 2025 National History Day-Orange County competition,...
DHH Academic Bowl team

DHH Academic Bowl team at Connections at University High preps for national competition

Nathaniel Martinez February 24, 2025
At the practices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Academic Bowl team at Connections at University High School, the...
The El Dorado High School mock trial team celebrates their victory alongside Justice Thomas Delaney, the presiding judge. (Photo courtesy of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: El Dorado High claims OC Mock Trial title, Ocean View School District appoints new superintendent, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 21, 2025
El Dorado High School’s mock trial team, representing the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, is advancing to the 2025 California Mock Trial State Finals after winning the Orange County championship. The tournament, hosted by Teach Democracy — formerly known as...
Members of Troy High School’s Science Olympiad team stand outside the Kresge Auditorium at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology during the 2025 MIT Science Olympiad Invitational.

Troy High School wins MIT Science Olympiad Invitational for seventh time

Vicky Nguyen February 20, 2025
Troy High School’s Science Olympiad teams showcased their skills at the MIT Science Olympiad Invitational on Jan. 25, with one...
La Vista High School exterior

State recognizes six OC campuses as Model Continuation High Schools

Ian Hanigan February 19, 2025
Six continuation high schools in Orange County have been named Model Continuation High Schools for 2025. State Superintendent of Public...
Jennifer Garcia, a music teacher from the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, and her advanced orchestra students take a bow after their performance at the 2025 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards ceremony.

Spotlight shines on arts education, advocates at 2025 OCMAA Awards

Vicky Nguyen February 18, 2025
Under the glow of stage lights at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Samueli Theater, educators, administrators and arts advocates took center stage Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the 2025 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards.  Hosted by the Orange...
Featured Ensure Justice graphic with theme, "Safety Nets"

Building ‘Safety Nets’: OCDE partners with Vanguard University for conference on human trafficking prevention

Ian Hanigan February 17, 2025
To equip families, educators and community members with the tools to prevent human trafficking and exploitation, OCDE is partnering with...
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