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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

California School Boards Association to honor Crisis Response Network with Golden Bell Award

Vicky Nguyen October 17, 2023

Since 2008, the Orange County Department of Education’s Crisis Response Network has offered support to school communities experiencing traumatic events....

Fullerton School District educators and staff "cut the ribbon" at the opening of The Hub at Valencia Park Elementary on Oct. 9.

Weekly roundup: Campus resource center provides for Fullerton families, student artwork displayed on billboard, and more

Madeline Gray October 13, 2023

Families in the Fullerton School District can now access clothing and backpacks for free with the opening of an on-campus...

‘Drawn Together’ billboard raises youth mental health advocacy to new heights

Vicky Nguyen October 11, 2023

A 50-foot-wide billboard intended to raise awareness and encourage conversations about mental health among youth is on display for thousands of visitors to view each week at The Outlets at Orange. The large display located above Dave & Buster’s was...

Orange County youth tackle substance abuse and more at 2023 FNL Youth Summit

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2023

Over the weekend, students from across California gathered in Anaheim with the aim of creating a “Limitless” future by tackling...

From the desk of Ramon Miramontes, Ed.D.

Miramontes: School connections are key to improving mental health, academic performance

Ramon Miramontes October 10, 2023

Times and technologies may change, but ensuring students feel a sense of connection at school is just as crucial as...

Cafeterias go gourmet: These are some of OC’s most popular school lunches

Ian Hanigan October 9, 2023

Today marks the official start of National School Lunch Week. Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, the second full week of October annually shines a spotlight on the importance of healthy school lunches and the impact they have...

Beckman High School athletic trainer Logan Post and students

Weekly roundup: Beckman High students and athletic trainer save a coach’s life, foundation honors school nurses, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 6, 2023

An athletic trainer and two students from Beckman High School are being hailed as heroes after they sprung into action...

Edward James Olmos speaks to alternative education students and staff over Zoom.

Edward James Olmos encourages alternative education students to tell their own stories

Madeline Gray October 6, 2023

From the silver screen to the computer screens of OCDE’s Alternative Education program, Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actor Edward...

The ACCESS 2 Character Education team presents their free curriculum resource at a conference.

Alternative education team sparks students’ love of reading with novel-based curriculum

Madeline Gray October 4, 2023

During a routine visit to Century Day School, Orange County Department of Education teacher Ryan Hinkle received a question from a high school student about when his class could begin the second, third and fourth installments of the “Unwind” series...

OC School Nurses Organization fall conference

The Raise Foundation shines light on OC School Nurses Organization’s impact

Vicky Nguyen October 3, 2023

The Orange County School Nurses Organization was recently lauded for going above and beyond in its mission to help keep...