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WATCH: Inside the Outdoors program highlighted as rebuild of Rancho Soñado site moves forward

Madeline Gray March 18, 2026
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FutureCurrent: Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez on mentorship, opportunity and possibility

Vicky Nguyen March 17, 2026

Weekly roundup: Three OC campuses named 2026 Model Continuation High Schools, and more

Madeline Gray March 13, 2026
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OC State of Education: Dr. Bean delivers a message of progress, partnership and shared responsibility

Ian Hanigan March 13, 2026
Megan Arthurton of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District stands with her award after receiving the Irene Schoepfle Lifetime Achievement Award for Music at the 2026 OCMAA Awards.

Spotlight shines on arts educators, advocates at 2026 OCMAA Awards

Vicky Nguyen March 12, 2026
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Flood watch and wind advisory issued as Southern California braces for major storm

Ian Hanigan February 4, 2024
Southern California was on high alert Sunday, with the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch and wind advisory ahead...
2024 Orange County Academic Decathlon Day 1

Weekly roundup: OC ‘Decathletes’ gear up for Super Quiz Relay, Sunburst Youth Academy featured, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 2, 2024
More than 500 students are heading into day two of the 2024 Orange County Academic Decathlon, which is being held...
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CTE Month: Five things to know about Career and Technical Education

Madeline Gray February 1, 2024
Media design, artificial intelligence, culinary arts and automotive technology are just a few of the advanced areas of study making up todays’ career pathways programs. Throughout the month of February, Career and Technical Education initiatives spanning K-12 to higher education...
Orange County Water District's 2023 Children's Water Education Festival

Children’s Water Education Festival to promote lessons of environmental conservancy

Madeline Gray January 30, 2024
Over the past 26 years, the Orange County Water District has brought water-related and environmental education to nearly 150,000 students...
Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy

National Center for Urban School Transformation recognizes two Magnolia School District campuses

Ian Hanigan January 30, 2024
Two Magnolia School District campuses have earned prestigious recognition from the National Center for Urban School Transformation.  Dr. Albert Schweitzer...
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WATCH: Students drive innovation at Hydrogen Grand Prix in Westminster

Ian Hanigan January 30, 2024
Over the weekend, Westminster High School became a hub of automotive innovation as it hosted the Hydrogen Grand Prix, with students taking the lead as both engineers and drivers. Teams of middle and high school students faced the unique challenge of...
Oxford Academy computer science class

College Board honors nine OC schools for expanding access in computer sciences

Vicky Nguyen January 29, 2024
Nine campuses in Orange County were honored by the College Board for their work toward equal gender representation by engaging...
2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars Banner

Weekly roundup: Irvine students make list of America’s top 300 teen scientists, Fullerton teen earns YoungArts Award, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 26, 2024
Three students from the Irvine Unified School District were recognized among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent...
Troy High School students completed a Community Emergency Response Team training with the Fullerton Fire and Police Departments from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5. (Courtesy of Troy Preparedness Club)

Troy High School students prepare to aid their community with disaster response training

Madeline Gray January 25, 2024
Safely navigating fires, responding to hazardous materials, and assisting light search and rescue operations are just a few notches Troy High School students have added to their emergency preparedness tool belt during a recent training with the Fullerton Fire and...
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Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Chris Downing to retire in June

Ian Hanigan January 24, 2024
Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Downing has announced plans to retire on June 30, marking the end of...
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