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OCDE invites schools to apply for next round of Orange County Impact Schools program

Ian Hanigan May 4, 2026
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
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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FNL at 30: Here are a few things you might not know about the OC Friday Night Live Partnership

Ian Hanigan August 4, 2022
The Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership turns 30 year, and to put that in perspective, consider that the first students to take part in the program are now in their mid-40s — and some may have high schoolers of their own.
Summer at the Center rehearsal

VIDEO: Student performers take Segerstrom Center stage for 31st summer show

Vicky Nguyen August 3, 2022
Singing and dancing are two things Jennifer Nguyen enjoys, but she has never felt comfortable enough to break out of her shell until this summer.  For the past two weeks, the 16-year-old student has been bussed to the Segerstrom Center...
Misty Copeland speaks on Zoom with ACCESS students and staff.

Ballerina Misty Copeland emphasizes the importance of access with OCDE alternative education program

Madeline Gray August 2, 2022
Growing up in San Pedro with five siblings, Misty Copeland was an introverted kid who struggled to find a passion...
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August signals the start of school for most OC districts

Ian Hanigan August 1, 2022
Welcome to August, the month that marks the start of the 2022-23 school year — or the end of summer vacation,...
Katella High School KHS Sustainable Garden

Weekly roundup: Katella High nationally recognized, student leaders honored, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 29, 2022
After being awarded the California Green Ribbon Award for three consecutive years, Katella High School in the Anaheim Union High School District was chosen as a Green Ribbon School by the U. S Department of Education. On July 26 at...
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Garden Grove students gain career experience through summer internship program

Vicky Nguyen July 28, 2022
Summer plans look different for every student, but nearly 80 rising seniors from the Garden Grove Unified School District maximized...
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Mijares: Time spent in the great outdoors correlates with improved health, academic performance

Al Mijares July 27, 2022
Outside the urban glare of Los Angeles, we found a night sky packed with stars and a still silence interrupted...
Bank of America students

Bank of America leadership program recognizes four Orange County students

Madeline Gray July 26, 2022
From making small changes in their communities to now leading them, two recent high school graduates and two high school seniors were chosen as Bank of America Student Leaders this summer for their work with community-focused initiatives and their passion...
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#Kindness1billion: Laguna Beach High student organizes shoe drive to help children experiencing homelessness

Vicky Nguyen July 25, 2022
Food, clothing and shelter are the three basic needs that rising senior Nicolo Cambruzzi believes every person should have, but...
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