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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
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: OCDE is investing in bold ideas to strengthen student success

Stefan Bean December 10, 2025
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OCDE to host Math Instructional Materials Fair on Jan. 22

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens scholarship application period for student members

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025
Mesa View Middle School students took part in an aerial art project, creating a live image of a humpback whale for the Art for the Sky program. (Screenshot courtesy of Daniel Dancer)

Weekly roundup: Mesa View students create 130-foot whale art in campuswide project, and more

Madeline Gray December 5, 2025
Marine View Middle School

Ocean View debuts its latest school modernization project

Nichole Pichardo November 18, 2021
Ocean View School District officials, board members, students and local dignitaries gathered on Nov. 15 to celebrate the grand re-opening...
Classroom

OCDE seeks proposals for three-year grant targeting truancies

Ian Hanigan November 16, 2021
The Orange County Department of Education is inviting community-based organizations to submit their best proposals for reducing truancy as part...
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OC Board of Ed to fill open seat through provisional appointment

Ian Hanigan November 15, 2021
The Orange County Board of Education has announced the process for filling the Fourth District seat previously held by Tim Shaw. Trustees will provisionally appoint a successor to serve through June 30, according to a public notice posted on the...
Laguna Beach USD teacher receives award from US Navy

Weekly roundup: Laguna Beach teacher receives award from U.S. Navy, Santa Ana launches vaccine clinics, and more

Nichole Pichardo November 12, 2021
A Laguna Beach High School teacher has received an award from the U.S. Navy for having a positive impact on...
Because kids.

OCDE’s virtual counselor symposium encourages local educators to reset and recharge

Nichole Pichardo November 11, 2021
“Reconnecting, resetting and restoring” was the theme of the 2021 Orange County Virtual Counselor Symposium hosted Nov. 10 by OCDE’s...

Understanding ACEs: What is a ‘number story’?

Nichole Pichardo November 10, 2021
Over the past 16 months, OCDE has been partnering with CHOC, the American Academy of Pediatrics Orange County and other state and local agencies to shine a light on Adverse Childhood Experiences and how ACEs can affect the lives of...
Christy Flores

Newport-Mesa USD principal receives national leadership award

Nichole Pichardo November 8, 2021
Davis Magnet School Principal Christy Flores (center) was honored with the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership on...
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Weekly roundup: El Toro students make waves, Tustin’s Dino Dash, and more

Ian Hanigan November 5, 2021
Some computer science students from El Toro High School are making waves — and digital ones at that. Levi Kramer,...
OC Board of Education

Tim Shaw resigns from OC Board of Education

Nichole Pichardo November 5, 2021
Orange County Board of Education member Tim Shaw has stepped down from his seat. In a statement dated Nov. 1, Shaw, who is also a La Habra City Council member, cited a potentially costly legal challenge over whether he should...
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Statewide MTSS initiative produces positive student outcomes, receives additional state funding

Nichole Pichardo November 3, 2021
Five years into California’s MTSS implementation, academic scores are up, disciplinary measures are down and rates of bullying and harassment...
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