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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
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Garden Grove Unified cook named one of California’s Classified School Employees of the Year

Vicky Nguyen May 1, 2024
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced the 2024 California Classified School Employees of the Year — a group...
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OC Board of Education begins search for next county superintendent

Ian Hanigan May 1, 2024
The Orange County Board of Education is gearing up to appoint a new county superintendent of schools following the news...
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Trabuco Elementary leads the way as OC schools pick up 2024 Green Ribbon Awards

Ian Hanigan April 29, 2024
Surrounded by the heavily wooded O’Neill Regional Park, Trabuco Elementary School is well positioned to integrate the natural world into its daily curriculum.  The Saddleback Valley Unified School District campus has three specialized gardens and a working farm with miniature...
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Orange County high schools rank among nation’s best in latest U.S. News list

Ian Hanigan April 29, 2024
Sure, school rankings aren’t the sole measure of academic success. But it’s noteworthy that dozens of campuses throughout Orange County...
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares

County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares to step down in June, citing health issues

Ian Hanigan April 26, 2024
Dr. Al Mijares, who has led the Orange County Department of Education for over a decade as the county’s 11th...
Student Brandy Figueroa, from the Santa Ana Unified School District, received acceptance letters from 15 universities.

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana student earns 15 college acceptances, OCDE supports civic education efforts, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 26, 2024
A Segerstrom High School senior, 17-year-old Brandy Figueroa, is on track to graduate with a 4.74 GPA and has received acceptances from 15 top universities in the country, including Harvard, Stanford, Duke and Columbia. Brandy spoke with NBC 4 Los...
Mahima & Meghana Wuppalapati with NHD-OC Coordinator Julie Hull

OC dominates at National History Day-California with 24 championship projects

Ian Hanigan April 25, 2024
Orange County students once again demonstrated keen historical analysis while showcasing their creativity at this year’s National History Day-California competition,...
GGUSD earns NAMM Foundation award

NAMM Foundation awards schools for orchestrating student success through music education

Jennifer Nguyen April 25, 2024
The NAMM Foundation is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Best Communities for Music Education Awards by honoring more than...

WATCH: Bolsa Grande High drives civic learning with OCDE’s support

Vicky Nguyen April 24, 2024
Students at Bolsa Grande High School are leading the charge in civic engagement, supported by the Orange County Department of Education in their pursuit of the State Seal of Civic Engagement.  Since its establishment in September 2020, the State Seal...
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Goal-oriented: Annual Hope Cup Soccer Tournament champions inclusion

Ian Hanigan April 23, 2024
More than 600 students with special needs showcased their soccer skills and sportsmanship at the annual Hope Cup Soccer Tournament,...
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