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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
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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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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
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U.S. News & World Report releases first rundown of elementary and middle schools

Ian Hanigan October 21, 2021
U.S. News & World Report is known for its rankings of high schools and colleges, but for the first time...
STEAM race to space reading challenge

OC Children’s S.T.E.A.M. reading challenge takes off this week

Nichole Pichardo October 20, 2021
Although the Orange County Children’s Book Festival won’t be returning for an in-person event this year, festival organizers are partnering...
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Park and trail honoring Mendez case gets additional state funding

Ian Hanigan October 19, 2021
A Westminster park and trail that will commemorate the landmark school desegregation case of Mendez v. Westminster has secured an additional $1.5 million in funding.
Bullying prevention 2021

OCDE bullying prevention program promotes inclusivity and the power of ‘One’

Nichole Pichardo October 18, 2021
More than 1 out of every 5 students will be bullied this year, according to data from the National Center...
California Teacher of the Year

Two OC educators are among five 2022 California Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan October 15, 2021
Alondra Diaz from Gates Elementary School in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and Sovantevy “Sovey” Long-Latteri of La Sierra...
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Weekly roundup: An Ocean View High football player makes history, a guide to universal transitional kindergarten, and more

Nichole Pichardo October 15, 2021
A sophomore from Ocean View High School in the Huntington Beach Union High School District is defying stereotypes and making history. Isis Salazar scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter of a varsity football game against Temecula Prep, making her...
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VIDEO: Hispanic Heritage Month virtual forum celebrates Latino cultures, contributions in OC

Ian Hanigan October 14, 2021
Affordable college, mentorships and high expectations were identified as keys to success by a panel of Latino leaders during Thursday’s...
Brea Olinda HS water expo

Inside the Outdoors offers free water programs for Orange County students

Nichole Pichardo October 12, 2021
Inside the Outdoors, OCDE’s popular environmental education program, is partnering with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) to...
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In the news: Fullerton sixth-grader takes passion for chemistry outside of the classroom

Nichole Pichardo October 11, 2021
An 11-year-old from the Fullerton School District recently caught the attention of Spectrum News 1 for taking his passion for chemistry and sharing it with the world. Ethan Cho, sixth-grader at Laguna Road elementary school, created his own YouTube channel...
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Ethnic studies to become a graduation requirement for California high school students

Nichole Pichardo October 8, 2021
California will add ethnic studies to its list of courses required to graduate from high school, starting with the class...
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