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California lawmakers return today with key education bills still in play

Ian Hanigan August 3, 2026
Ryan Honary, founder of SensoRy AI and a Newport Harbor High School graduate, discusses the company's wildfire detection technology during an interview with KTLA 5.

Weekly roundup: Irvine expands partnership with Newport Harbor graduate’s AI wildfire detection company, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 31, 2026
Gilbert Continuation High School students and staff celebrate after the school was recognized as a California Democracy School, an honor that recognizes campuses for preparing students to become informed and engaged civic participants.

Stanford spotlights Gilbert High School for civic engagement and student success

Vicky Nguyen July 31, 2026
Sophia Le and Rylee Robles speak on a student panel at the 2025 OC Pathways Showcase.

OC Pathways Student Ambassador alumni return to inspire the next generation

Madeline Gray July 29, 2026
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Savanna School District deploys wearable alert badge system to strengthen school safety

Vicky Nguyen July 29, 2026
Orange County rising juniors Akshay Sharma and Sophie Martin help facilitate a healthcare fair for those in need in the OC community. (Photo courtesy of Project FairCare Health)

Weekly roundup: Two OC students expand healthcare access through nonprofit, and more

Madeline Gray July 24, 2026
When rising high school juniors Sophie Martin and Akshay Sharma saw an opportunity to make healthcare resources more accessible in...
AI Forward Summit 2026

AI Forward Summit on Aug. 3 to explore innovation, leadership and workforce readiness

Vicky Nguyen July 24, 2026
The Orange County Department of Education will host the AI Forward Summit on Aug. 3, bringing together educators, administrators and education and technology leaders to explore practical applications of artificial intelligence in schools and prepare students for an AI-driven workforce.
Edgar Manalo

No Kid Hungry names Fullerton Joint Union director as Summer EBT champion

Vicky Nguyen July 23, 2026
A Fullerton Joint Union High School District administrator has been selected as one of 10 members of No Kid Hungry's inaugural Summer EBT Champion Network, helping raise awareness about the federal Summer EBT program for families.
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean and Marvin Smith pose together in a studio

FutureCurrent: Former NFL player Marvin Smith on purpose, prevention and serving others

Ian Hanigan July 21, 2026
Quick look: Former NFL linebacker, educator and community leader Marvin Smith joins the FutureCurrent podcast to share how a career...
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California's first surgeon general, delivers the keynote address during the California Multi-Tiered System of Supports Professional Learning Institute on July 14 in Anaheim. Burke Harris spoke about the role of nurturing relationships and coordinated systems in supporting children's health, resilience and learning.

More than 2,300 educators gather to strengthen student supports at California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Vicky Nguyen July 21, 2026
Educators, administrators and education professionals gathered last week for the California MTSS Professional Learning Institute in Anaheim, where keynote speaker Dr. Nadine Burke Harris encouraged attendees to recognize the transformative power of supportive relationships in helping students overcome adversity.
Participants listen attentively during a literacy training session at the OCDE Conference Center.

Yearlong literacy fellowship hosted by OCDE kicks off with summer training

Ian Hanigan July 21, 2026
Quick look: Forty educators from three OC school districts gathered this week to launch the Orange County Department of Education’s inaugural Literacy Fellowship, a yearlong initiative that combines evidence-based literacy training, instructional coaching and cross-district collaboration to strengthen early reading...
Jared Grindlinger pitching in a game for Huntington Beach High School against Marina High School

12 Orange County high school alumni selected in the 2026 MLB Draft

Nathaniel Martinez July 20, 2026
Quick look: Orange County high schools produced 12 players selected in the recent 2026 MLB Draft, including the No. 12...
Mariachi members prepare to welcome students and staff on the first day of school at Thomas Edison Elementary in Anaheim. Pictured from left are student Kiara Ramon, music teacher Grace Kwon, student Rita Polo, student Lupe Estrada, student Victoria Limones and music teacher Christina Flynn.

Weekly roundup: Anaheim Union launches mariachi music program at junior high campus, and more

Madeline Gray July 17, 2026
Students in the Anaheim Union High School District will soon learn how to play instruments while gaining music history knowledge...
Sam Darnold posing with his retired jersey alongside Head Coach Jaime Ortiz at the Triton Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at the Talega Golf Course in San Clemente.

San Clemente High School alumnus Sam Darnold has jersey retired and is inducted into school’s Hall of Fame

Nathaniel Martinez July 16, 2026
On Friday, July 10, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback returned to San Clemente for the Triton Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at the Talega Golf Course where he was honored with a jersey retirement ceremony, cementing his legacy as a Triton. Among those in attendance was Head Coach Jaime Ortiz, who coached Darnold during his time at San Clemente High School.
Recipients of the 2025 Outstanding STEM Educator Awards gather for a group photo following last year's awards celebration at the Orange County Department of Education Conference Center in Costa Mesa.

OCDE announces 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators

Vicky Nguyen July 15, 2026
Twelve Orange County professionals who are expanding opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education have been selected as the 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators.
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