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Sunburst cadets suit up for life after graduation

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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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
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Orange County School Nurses Organization seeks nominations for awards program

Ian Hanigan April 19, 2021
The Orange County School Nurses Organization is accepting nominations for qualified candidates who exemplify excellence in school nursing. Application forms...
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Weekly roundup: Santa Ana to hold graduations at Angel Stadium, signing day a time for celebration, and more

Ian Hanigan April 16, 2021
The Santa Ana Unified School District announced that it’s partnering with Angel Stadium to host all of its commencement ceremonies...
VSA Festival 2021

Annual arts and disability festival celebrates 45 years

Nichole Pichardo April 15, 2021
“Sometimes people will judge others on the color of their skin and I want people to know that everyone should be treated equally.” Those are the words that Abigail Enriquez, sixth-grader at Bryant Elementary in the Garden Grove Unified School...
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2 OC districts recognized for model school attendance review boards

Ian Hanigan April 14, 2021
Two Orange County districts have been recognized by the state for the work of their school attendance review boards, or...
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Online gaming nights encourage friendships, inclusivity through shared experiences

Ian Hanigan April 13, 2021
Orange County high schoolers are invited to build friendships while playing popular games online during a series of upcoming gaming...
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Six tips for kindergarten readiness

Nichole Pichardo April 12, 2021
While the second week in April is dedicated nationally to celebrating the Week of the Young Child, OCDE’s Early Learning team works year-round to provide research-based professional learning opportunities, coaching, technical assistance and educational incentives for Orange County early learning...
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Weekly roundup: Five OC districts awarded for music education programs; Anaheim Elementary students return to campus; and more

Nichole Pichardo April 9, 2021
Five Orange County school districts this week were named among the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM...
Jack Bedell

Dr. John (Jack) Bedell, former OC Board of Education trustee and longtime professor, dies at 78

Ian Hanigan April 9, 2021
Dr. John (Jack) Bedell, a longtime professor who leveraged his signature charm, wit and humor to build relationships and find...
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U.S. Department of Education approves California’s school assessment plan

Ian Hanigan April 8, 2021
The U.S. Department of Education will allow California to temporarily decouple state assessments from federal testing and accountability requirements, granting school districts some added relief in year two of the pandemic. Unlike last year, federal officials did not allow states...
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#kindness1billion: Davis Magnet School students raise funds for OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program

Nichole Pichardo April 7, 2021
Students at Davis Magnet School in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District are raising money for a good cause by selling...
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