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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
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
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
Gallery of videoconference participants

VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan May 22, 2020
This year’s Orange County Teacher of the Year announcements looked a bit different. Conspicuously missing was the big yellow bus,...
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OC students selected to exhibit scientific research at international STEM event

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2020
Four high schoolers from Orange County are showcasing their scientific research and innovations in a virtual exhibit hall during this...
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4 PAL programs and an advisor earn honors for engaging students

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2020
Four school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and an advisor have been honored by the Orange County Department of Education for implementing creative and innovative practices that amplify youth engagement and connectedness. Administered by OCDE, PAL programs are built around...
Priscilla Arceo

Santa Ana High valedictorian speaks for the class of 2020 at ‘Graduate Together’ event

Ian Hanigan May 18, 2020
If you caught the star-studded “Graduate Together” event that streamed live and aired over four networks this weekend, you know...
Classified Employees of the Year

Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2020

Ian Hanigan May 18, 2020
OCDE has announced Orange County’s top classified school employees for 2020. Six county finalists were selected from a pool of...
Student Maverick Malfavon and teacher Erik Peterson

National History Day has gone virtual, and OC students continue to shine

Ian Hanigan May 15, 2020
After impressing judges at the state level, 11 history projects created by students from the Irvine Unified School District and an exhibit created by a pair of Capistrano Unified middle schoolers will advance to this year’s National History Day showdown....
balloons and a sign that reads, "1,000,000 meals served"

Santa Ana Unified has served more than 1 million student meals since closures

Ian Hanigan May 15, 2020
The Santa Ana Unified School District reached a milestone this week by serving its one millionth grab-and-go meal since closing...
Gavin Newsom

Facing billions in cuts, governor says education will be a priority

Ian Hanigan May 14, 2020
Just months after projecting a surplus of $5.6 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom walked through his plans to close a $54...
Bethany Huang

Irvine senior will perform during national ‘Graduate Together’ event honoring the class of 2020

Ian Hanigan May 14, 2020
A student from Irvine has been selected to perform during an hour-long tribute to graduating seniors that will air across four television networks and stream online this Saturday, May 16. Bethany Huang, a pianist who attends Northwood High School in...
Screenshot from student film

Student filmmakers honored in contest that highlights mental health, suicide prevention

Ian Hanigan May 13, 2020
Dozens of mental health videos produced by students from Orange County schools have earned regional honors in the Directing Change...
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