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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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Social Services Agency, United Way team up to host public assistance workshops

Ian Hanigan June 10, 2020
While there are numerous public assistance programs that can help with food, employment, healthcare and other services, vulnerable residents who...
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Dozens of OC educators honored for work in support of language learners

Ian Hanigan June 9, 2020
For the past seven years, OCDE has honored local educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who’ve championed the academic and...
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California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

Ian Hanigan June 8, 2020
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Monday unveiled the California Department of Education’s highly anticipated guidance for reopening campuses, recommending face coverings, physical distancing and regular symptom screening for students and staff. During a morning briefing, Thurmond acknowledged that districts are...
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Weekly roundup: Graduation season, reopening guidance, grading during the pandemic, and more

Ian Hanigan June 5, 2020
As we shared previously, districts in Orange County and throughout California are taking innovative approaches to honoring the class of...
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OCDE previews spending plan for 2020-21

Ian Hanigan June 4, 2020
Despite plummeting state revenue and increased costs related to COVID-19, the Orange County Department of Education is projecting an actual...
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Mijares: We must unite and create the change we want to see

Al Mijares June 3, 2020
Like so many of you, I have spent the last few days anguishing, ruminating, scrutinizing and judging. I have been angry. I have been distraught. I have been disheartened. I have thought about George Floyd calling for his mother in...
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OCDE forms youth council to tackle substance abuse and promote mental health

Ian Hanigan June 3, 2020
OCDE’s Friday Night Live program has launched a student advisory group to help drive countywide substance abuse prevention efforts and...
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Three local high schools net awards to expand work-based learning opportunities for students

Ian Hanigan June 2, 2020
Three work-based learning projects from Orange County high schools have been awarded ePrize education grants from Chapman University’s Attallah College...
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Weekly roundup: Innovative graduation ceremonies, a virtual prom, school reopening plans, and more

Ian Hanigan May 29, 2020
With light shows, car parades and special gifts, school districts throughout Orange County are taking innovative approaches to high school commencements during the pandemic. Most are planning to host virtual ceremonies to honor the Class of 2020, but some are...
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After making a Minecraft version of their school, Trabuco Hills High students are throwing a virtual prom

Ian Hanigan May 28, 2020
When their school’s senior prom was canceled because of a pandemic, a pair of brothers from Trabuco Hills High School...
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