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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
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
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OC students begin return to in-person learning

Nichole Pichardo September 28, 2020
Many students from across Orange County headed back to school campuses last week for the first time in over six...
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Weekly roundup: NFL star surprises Santa Ana students, school reopenings, promoting tolerance, and more

Ian Hanigan September 25, 2020
A Los Angeles Charger dropped by Heroes Elementary School in Santa Ana with a special delivery this week. Isaac Rochell,...
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5 schools from OC earn National Blue Ribbon honors

Ian Hanigan September 25, 2020
Five schools from Orange County have earned National Blue Ribbon status, considered the nation’s highest educational honor. Ethan B. Allen Elementary School in the Garden Grove Unified School District, Laguna Road Elementary School in the Fullerton School District and Vista...
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OCDE releases public schools directory for 2020-21

Ian Hanigan September 24, 2020
The new Orange County Public Schools Directory is here. Each year, the Orange County Department of Education produces and distributes...

OCDE is paving the pathway for career education across Orange County

Nichole Pichardo September 23, 2020
Since 2014, OCDE’s award-winning OC Pathways initiative has been creating self-sustaining partnerships to expand career pathway opportunities for Orange County...
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Here are some frequently asked questions on the use of face coverings at school

Ian Hanigan September 22, 2020
Face masks will likely go down as one of the most enduring visuals of 2020, and for good reason. As the California Department of Public Health has noted, there is scientific evidence to show the use of cloth face coverings...
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5 tips to help families to make the most of distance learning

Staff reports September 21, 2020
While some Orange County school districts are mapping out a return to on-site instruction, others have indicated they’ll stick with...
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Q&A: Understanding the impacts of the pandemic on anxiety and depression

Ian Hanigan September 21, 2020
Results of a survey conducted by the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate symptoms associated with anxiety and...
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Weekly roundup: The power of esports in schools, reversing reopening plans, and more

Nichole Pichardo September 18, 2020
Need some convincing about the power of esports in schools? In a recent article authored for District Administration, OCDE Executive Director of Educational Services Tom Turner explains how esports is connecting students through inclusive social-emotional instruction that translates into valuable...
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VIDEO: OCDE breaks ground on new campus for ACCESS students

Ian Hanigan September 18, 2020
 Just off the 91 Freeway in Anaheim lies an expansive field of dirt and rocks once owned by Carl...
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