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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
Al Mijares at his desk

Mijares: The sky’s the limit on what our students, schools can accomplish this year

Al Mijares August 24, 2022
Back to school season has officially begun, and while the last few years have taught us valuable lessons about making...
Al Mijares Teen Panel April 2019

County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares marks 10 years with OCDE

Vicky Nguyen August 22, 2022
Wearing a black suit and tie and standing across from retired California legislator Marian Bergeson, Dr. Al Mijares raised his...
Brea Olinda Unified School District Superintendent Brinda Leon discusses mental health practices for students with FOX's Good Day LA. (FOX 11 / Nikki Bajema)

Weekly roundup: Brea Olinda addresses students’ mental health needs, families eligible for discounted internet access, and more

Madeline Gray August 19, 2022
With rates of mental health issues increasing rapidly during the pandemic, adding resources to meet students’ social, emotional and behavioral needs has become an even greater priority for school officials — including those in the Brea Olinda Unified School District....
SAUSD Saddleback High School Kitchen

Santa Ana Unified launches ‘plant-based Wednesdays’ as Universal Meal Program begins

Vicky Nguyen August 18, 2022
Students at public schools across California can continue to receive at least two free meals a day at school this...

VIDEO: Federal program aims to boost access to high-speed internet for families

Vicky Nguyen August 17, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted just how important it is to have access to broadband internet connection at home — for...
Huntington Beach High School administrators join Project Hope Alliance CEO Jennifer Friend to fill backpacks with school supplies.

#kindness1billion: Huntington Beach High School educators fill backpacks at annual donation drive

Madeline Gray August 16, 2022
While students are gearing up for their new class schedules, affordable school supplies are becoming harder to come by with families in the U.S. expected to pay more than ever before this back-to-school season.  To provide assistance to children who...

Weekly roundup: Corona del Mar High School senior publishes book, new aquatic center opens, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 12, 2022
In about a week, Corona del Mar High School students will be back in school comparing their summer breaks, and...
Student Artist Sunday Vu

Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach showcases artwork from OC students

Vicky Nguyen August 11, 2022
A drawing that took middle school student Sunday Vu a couple of months to complete is making its rounds for...
The El Modena Pool Athletes

New aquatic center at El Modena High School creates a splash

Vicky Nguyen August 8, 2022
The student athletes from El Modena High School will no longer need to hold their practices at neighboring teams’ pools.  On Aug. 3, the Orange Unified School District celebrated the opening of the new aquatic center at El Modena High...
Troy High School sophomore Cloris Shi. (The 74 / Cloris Shi)

Weekly roundup: Troy High School scholar honored for STEM research, alternative education students perform at Segerstrom Center, and more

Madeline Gray August 5, 2022
Two years ago, Troy High School student Cloris Shi conducted research with machine learning methods to analyze six different coronaviruses...
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