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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

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

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,...

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...

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 an additional two weeks before allowing in-person instruction. The state now says local schools are on track to reopen to...

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...

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...

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 community. With the common goal of finding the most meaningful ways to support student success, the FCP network meets quarterly...

An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

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...

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...

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 tutoring for students who are struggling with distance learning. Suki Chandok and Sonia Sanghani were featured Thursday evening in the...

‘Schools on the Frontlines’ podcast features OC Superintendent Al Mijares

Ian Hanigan August 20, 2020

In a new podcast out this week, Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares talks about decision-making and leadership during the pandemic...