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New Conditions of Children report offers a snapshot of OC education trends for 2025

Ian Hanigan December 18, 2025
Gigi Manning, 2025 OCMAA Award recipient for secondary media arts, stands with award sponsor and presenter Steven Brittan, president and CEO of the Laguna College of Art + Design.

Arts educators, leaders to be celebrated at 2026 OC Music and Arts Administrators Awards

Vicky Nguyen December 18, 2025
Participants and supporters, some dressed in team costumes, cheer from the stands during the Super Quiz Relay at the 2025 Orange County Academic Decathlon.

Academic event season is coming up. Here are some key dates for 2026.

Vicky Nguyen December 16, 2025
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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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Angels Baseball Foundation honors AVID standout students

Nichole Pichardo August 10, 2020
Thanks to the commitment and continued support of the Angels Foundation and Orange County Advancement Via Individual Determination, 65 AVID...
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County superintendent issues statement on elementary school waiver approval process

Nichole Pichardo August 7, 2020
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares issued the following statement Friday in response to the elementary school waiver process and...
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Weekly roundup: Local thrift shop provides scholarships to high school seniors, elementary school waiver guidance, and more

Nichole Pichardo August 7, 2020
As a way to give back to the community and give a much needed boost to the class of 2020, Coral Thrift Shop in San Clemente has awarded $50,000 in scholarships to South Orange County high school seniors. According to...
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State department of education announces new partnership to connect students in need

Nichole Pichardo August 5, 2020
The state superintendent of public instruction on Wednesday announced a new collaboration with Apple and T-Mobile to provide internet-enabled iPads...
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5 skills that can help students successfully navigate distance learning

Ian Hanigan August 5, 2020
Machele Kilgore knows a thing or two about distance learning. Along with leading OCDE’s Community Home Education Program, which provides...
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California Department of Education shares FAQs on distance learning

Ian Hanigan August 3, 2020
When should distance learning be offered? What defines in-person instruction? And what’s the difference between daily live interaction and daily participation? The California Department of Education has released a new online resource for schools and districts with answers to these...
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Weekly roundup: Anaheim high schoolers offer ‘Teenage Therapy,’ Newport repeals block-learning, and more

Nichole Pichardo July 31, 2020
Five high school students from Loara High School in Anaheim have virtually teamed up to host a podcast that has...
An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

County superintendent issues statement on OC Board of Ed’s decision to sue governor

Ian Hanigan July 29, 2020
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares issued the following statement Wednesday in response to the OC Board of Education’s July...
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OC students to virtually participate in Bank of America leadership training and service program

Ian Hanigan July 28, 2020
Bank of America has tapped four local high schoolers to participate in a selective summer internship program that offers leadership training and promotes civic engagement. Gabrielle Latimore of Northwood High School, Alexander Rojas of Segerstrom High School, Rushil Shah of...
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OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors offers virtual summer camp

Nichole Pichardo July 27, 2020
While many summer camps have been canceled, Inside the Outdoors — OCDE’s unique, hands-on environmental education program — is offering...
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