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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
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Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified debuts new pilot program, OC moves to most restrictive purple tier, and more

Nichole Pichardo November 20, 2020
To help students and families who require extra help with distance learning, the Santa Ana Unified School District recently launched...
Leisa Winston

Huntington Beach City School District lands new superintendent

Ian Hanigan November 19, 2020
A veteran educational leader from Laguna Beach Unified has been tapped to serve as the next superintendent of the Huntington...
OC Pathways Showcase

OC Pathways Showcase takes a virtual journey through career and technical education in Orange County

Nichole Pichardo November 18, 2020
“It’s never too early to start building your network.” That’s the advice Doug Palladini, global brand president for Vans, said he would give to high school students as they equip themselves for a successful career. “Connect the dots, find something...
OCDE Facilities Maintenance Team

From behind the scenes to the front line: Here’s how maintenance teams are keeping OC campuses healthy

Nichole Pichardo November 17, 2020
It’s not just hand sanitizer, hand washing and social distancing that keep our local schools and workplaces safe. A group...
Portrait of Burns

Sous chef from Anaheim announced as one of California’s top classified employees

Ian Hanigan November 13, 2020
A sous chef from the Anaheim Union High School District has been named one of six 2020 California Classified School...
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Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified enters partnership, secondary students return in Newport-Mesa, and more

Ian Hanigan November 13, 2020
The 50,000-student Santa Ana Unified School District and six other large districts in California recently announced they’re committing to a common standard for resuming in-person instruction. The Los Angeles Unified School District is also part of the pact, along with...
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Virtual school counseling conference draws more than 700 attendees

Ian Hanigan November 13, 2020
Nurturing student resilience was the focus of a virtual conference attended by hundreds of Orange County school counselors and educational...
Superintendent Toy Thurmond

State Board of Education approves shortened standardized tests for students

Nichole Pichardo November 12, 2020
The California State Board of Education last week voted unanimously to adopt a shortened version of the Smarter Balanced standardized...
Jeanne Awrey

OCDE’s homeless education program seeks supplies for local families

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2020
OCDE’s stockpile of supplies for families experiencing homelessness is running on empty. Jeanne Awrey, who coordinates the department’s homeless education program and oversees the OCDE-led HOPES Collaborative, says the pandemic has taken its toll, driving up demand for clothes, shoes,...
OCDE Associated Superintendent Nina Boyd

‘Meet the Need’ computer drive aims to close digital divide for low-income families

Ian Hanigan November 9, 2020
Got an old computer that’s gathering dust? It could help an Orange County student navigate distance learning. OCDE is teaming...
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