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Second Harvest invites OC students to learn, serve at working Irvine farm

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2026
Middle/outside blocker Megan Hodges (6) leaps for a spike in the gold medal game against the Dominican Republic at the NORCECA U23 Pan Am Cup in Managua, Nicaragua.

San Juan Hills volleyball standout helps Team USA win U23 Pan American Cup gold

Nathaniel Martinez September 16, 2026
OCDE Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, right, introduces keynote speaker Dr. Janet Núñez-Pineda during the 2025 International Translation Day celebration at the OCDE Conference Center.

OCDE to mark International Translation Day with PBS SoCal studio visit

Vicky Nguyen September 16, 2026
Orange County Business Council CEO Jeff Ball joins County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean on the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: OC Business Council CEO Jeff Ball explores how students will shape the region’s economic future

Madeline Gray September 15, 2026
Volunteers take part in a previous California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach.

Inside the Outdoors invites volunteers to 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day

Vicky Nguyen September 15, 2026
Valencia High Helping Hands Donation

#kindness1billion: Here’s a photo collection of schools celebrating the season of giving with food drives

Vicky Nguyen November 28, 2022
Many schools and districts across Orange County organized food drives throughout November to help families in need feel a sense...
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Naloxone can reverse the effects of a fentanyl overdose. Here’s what parents should know.

Madeline Gray November 23, 2022
At a recent forum, Sheriff Don Barnes shared that the synthetic opioid known as fentanyl is now the No. 1...
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VIDEO: Community invited to grand opening for park honoring landmark Mendez v. Westminster case

Ian Hanigan November 21, 2022
The City of Westminster, in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, will host a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 1 to celebrate the completion of a new park and monument honoring the historic Mendez v. Westminster case,...
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Weekly roundup: Irvine Unified alumna named ‘Outstanding Youth,’ Los Alamitos Instacart program, new WellSpace, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 18, 2022
An alumna from the Irvine Unified School District earned honors as an “Outstanding Youth” for her work in the community...
Rancho Santiago Community College District trustee Lawrence Labrado with his family and district colleagues.

Rancho Santiago Community College District trustee celebrated after 28 years of service

Madeline Gray November 18, 2022
Family, friends and colleagues of Rancho Santiago Community College District board trustee Lawrence “Larry” R. Labrado gathered on Nov. 14...
Los Alamitos Adult Transition Program student shopping

VIDEO: Los Alamitos Unified’s adult transition program promotes independence and opportunities for students

Vicky Nguyen November 17, 2022
It can be difficult for most people to stick to a shopping list at Target, but not for students in the Los Alamitos Unified School District’s adult transition program, who take their roles as consumers very seriously.  The students are...
Palm Vista Elementary School library

VIDEO: Embraced across state, MTSS framework supported by OCDE ensures students are ready to learn

Vicky Nguyen November 16, 2022
Every morning, Principal Dr. Claudette Onumah makes sure she is the first person to greet students as they arrive at...
OC Pathways Showcase flyer

OC Pathways Showcase to feature ‘Day in the Life’ of career technical education students

Madeline Gray November 15, 2022
Over the past 50 years, high schools, regional occupational programs and colleges in Orange County have offered students robust internships,...
WellSpace at Sunburst

VIDEO: Sunburst Youth Academy opens new WellSpace to support mental health, student performance

Ian Hanigan November 14, 2022
With the goal of improving students’ mental health and academic outcomes, a new WellSpace has taken shape at Sunburst Youth Academy. To date, more than 20 WellSpaces have been established at schools throughout the county thanks to a partnership between...
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Weekly roundup: Discovery Cube gingerbread contest returns, Vista View Middle School’s modernization, and more

Madeline Gray November 11, 2022
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes Southern California’s largest gingerbread-making competition and holiday display. Hosted by...
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