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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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Santa Ana Unified rolls out new ‘Wi-Fi on Wheels’ program

Nichole Pichardo September 3, 2020
Santa Ana Unified School District this week rolled out a new “Wi-Fi on Wheels” program aimed at providing 5G wireless...

OC students embrace an untraditional start to the 2020-21 school year

Nichole Pichardo September 2, 2020
Going back to school may look a little untraditional this year, but that has not stopped Orange County students, staff,...
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5 best practices to keep virtual classrooms safe from unwanted attendees

Nichole Pichardo September 1, 2020
While many districts across Orange County are preparing for the safe reopening of schools, distance learning and virtual classrooms are here to stay for the foreseeable future. And as tens of thousands of Orange County students are heading back to...
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California says OC campuses should be eligible to reopen to students on Sept. 22

Staff reports August 31, 2020
The California Department of Public Health has reviewed Orange County’s COVID-19 data and determined it will be necessary to wait...
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OCDE makes plans for virtual academic competitions

Ian Hanigan August 31, 2020
Like pretty much everything else, academic event season will look a little different this school year. Even as campuses are...
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Weekly roundup: Football practice resumes, concerns about vaccination rates, and more

Ian Hanigan August 28, 2020
The Beckman High football team was eager to finally participate in its first football practice of the season — even if it was a little light on football. Prep football games that were supposed to kick off this week have...
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OCDE’s FCP network builds family engagement through relationships, partnerships and resources

Nichole Pichardo August 26, 2020
For nearly 15 years, OCDE’s Family & Community Partnerships network, or FCP, has been building relationships between school, home and...
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Mijares: As OC exits the COVID-19 watch list, health officials keep an eye on local hotspots

Al Mijares August 25, 2020
With the number of new COVID-19 cases declining, and a relatively low testing positivity rate, Orange County has made its...
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Anaheim High School is home to a new ‘Beast’

Nichole Pichardo August 24, 2020
The Anaheim Union High School District, in partnership with Waste Not OC and Impact the Change, has unveiled the world’s first off-the-grid, fully sustainable, 100 percent solar-powered freezer unit to store thousands of frozen meals for people in need. After...
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Weekly roundup: Two Tesoro High School teens make a difference, COVID-19 monitoring list countdown, and more

Nichole Pichardo August 21, 2020
Two high school students from Tesoro High School in the Capistrano Unified School District have come together to offer online...
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