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Gigi Manning, 2025 OCMAA Award recipient for secondary media arts, stands with award sponsor and presenter Steven Brittan, president and CEO of the Laguna College of Art + Design.

Arts educators, leaders to be celebrated at 2026 OC Music and Arts Administrators Awards

Vicky Nguyen December 18, 2025
Participants and supporters, some dressed in team costumes, cheer from the stands during the Super Quiz Relay at the 2025 Orange County Academic Decathlon.

Academic event season is coming up. Here are some key dates for 2026.

Vicky Nguyen December 16, 2025
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Nathaniel Martinez December 15, 2025
Students from Segerstrom High School’s Class of 2025 take part in their graduation ceremony on May 28.

Weekly roundup: OC districts join CSU Direct Admission Program for fall 2026, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 12, 2025
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Dr. Bean: OCDE is investing in bold ideas to strengthen student success

Stefan Bean December 10, 2025
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Weekly roundup: Free bikes for Tustin USD third-graders, a social media threat, and more

Nichole Pichardo December 17, 2021
“You get a bike, you get a bike, you get a bike!” This was the surprise that nearly 150 Tustin...
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Garden Grove Unified opens new Wellness Centers

Nichole Pichardo December 14, 2021
Garden Grove Unified is offering students greater accessibility to mental health services by opening new Wellness Centers at various campuses...
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Weekly roundup: Vital Link offers 10 CTE scholarships, report warns of youth mental health crisis, and more

Ian Hanigan December 10, 2021
On the heels of Vital Link President Dr. Brian Dozer’s ambitious bike tour of Orange County, the nonprofit is offering 10 scholarships to help local students offset the costs of attending community college. Online applications are due at 5 p.m....
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Deadline to apply for OC Board of Ed vacancy pushed back to Dec. 17

Ian Hanigan December 8, 2021
The Orange County Board of Education has extended the deadline for candidates interested in filling the vacant Fourth District seat...
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OC Pathways initiative among four outstanding Orange County programs to earn Golden Bell Awards

Nichole Pichardo December 7, 2021
OCDE’s OC Pathways team celebrates the department’s Golden Bell award-winning program on Dec. 4 in San Diego. The California School...
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Sunburst Youth Academy is enrolling now for its January 2022 class

Nichole Pichardo December 6, 2021
A free residential leadership academy is currently seeking applicants for its program that gives local teens who’ve faced significant obstacles a second chance at life. Operated by the California National Guard in partnership with OCDE, Sunburst Youth Academy is a...
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Weekly roundup: Anonymous donation provides aid for local homeless high school youth; California’s ‘Cradle-to-Career’ program; and more

Nichole Pichardo December 3, 2021
Thanks to an anonymous donation, a local high school school will soon be able to provide increased help to families...
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VIDEO: Eighth annual OC Pathways Showcase explores the growth of career education in Orange County

Nichole Pichardo December 2, 2021
Nearly 150 educators, industry leaders and students gathered virtually to celebrate eight years of developing career pathway opportunities and programs...
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VIDEO: Native American Heritage Month forum shares personal stories, insight and historic perspectives

Ian Hanigan November 30, 2021
A virtual colloquium presented by OCDE on Tuesday shared the personal stories, insight and historical perspectives of six distinguished Native American scholars and leaders. Hosted by Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares in celebration of Native American Heritage...
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3 things to know about homeless education services in Orange County

Nichole Pichardo November 29, 2021
According to the latest certified data from the California Department of Education, about 6 percent — or approximately 25,400 students...
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