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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
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Westminster district honors Mendez family and the landmark civil rights case that bears their name

Ian Hanigan October 3, 2019
In 1943, Sylvia Mendez and her two brothers were turned away from Westminster’s 17th Street School, known then as “the...
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Understanding the connection between wellness and learning

Ian Hanigan October 2, 2019
OCDE knows healthy students are better learners. That’s why the department offers school nursing support and health services to 27...
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Trabuco Hills High marching band seeks donations for 2020 Macy’s Parade performance

Ian Hanigan September 30, 2019
In March, the Thundering Mustangs of Trabuco Hills High School were ecstatic to learn they’ll be performing in the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Now, with about 14 months to go before they’re scheduled to take their place in the...
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Two-day conference aims to enhance interpretation and translation services in schools

Ian Hanigan September 27, 2019
More than 350 people from 14 states gathered in Irvine Friday for an OCDE-led conference aimed at enhancing interpretation and...
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Weekly roundup: Tustin High tech academy leader spotlighted, six OC schools win Blue Ribbons, and more

Fermin Leal September 27, 2019
Teacher Ed Hernandez has been compared to a real-life Tony Stark for his work heading the award-winning T-Tech Academy at...
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6 Orange County schools win 2019 National Blue Ribbon

Fermin Leal September 26, 2019
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded six Orange County public schools 2019 Blue Ribbons, the nation’s top honor for individual campuses based on academic achievement. The recipients are Acacia Elementary and Fisler School in the Fullerton School District, Circle...
Census 2020 documents

Census workshops hosted by OCDE aim to equip teachers, empower students

Ian Hanigan September 24, 2019
OCDE will host free workshops in Irvine and Huntington Beach next month to help teachers learn more about the next...
OCDE staff at a beach cleanup event

VIDEO: OCDE consortium leads tobacco prevention efforts with research, advocacy and support

Ian Hanigan September 23, 2019
OCDE’s Tobacco-Use Prevention Education consortium uses state tobacco tax revenue to fund prevention efforts in eight participating districts. With vaping...
computer and newspaper

Weekly roundup: Irvine student stars in ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ethnic studies curriculum gets a rewrite, and more

Ian Hanigan September 20, 2019
We’re technically starting this week’s roundup with a story from last week, but it’s one we’d be remiss in not sharing. As the Orange County Register reported, a University High School sophomore served by OCDE’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing...
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond high-fives children

OCDE to host virtual town hall with state schools chief to discuss closing the achievement gap

Ian Hanigan September 19, 2019
Educational leaders from Orange County are invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting with State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on...
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