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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

$mathematics lesson$

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

Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa grads visit old stomping grounds, a new gym for Oak View, and more

Ian Hanigan June 21, 2019

Before venturing off to make their mark on the world, some graduating seniors from Costa Mesa and Early College high...

Godinez High School softball team reaches elite status with CIF crown

Fermin Leal June 18, 2019

Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares recently offered some words of praise for Godinez High School’s girls softball team for...

New report shows how OCDE measures up against eight strategic goals

Ian Hanigan June 18, 2019

Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares has released a new report outlining OCDE’s progress toward its strategic goals. “Measuring Up: Strategic Priorities and Key Performance Indicators” can be accessed in the publications section of the OCDE website, or by clicking...

high school grads pose in front of angel stadium

Weekly roundup: Orange Unified grads celebrate at Angel Stadium, student receives ‘Harry Potter’ themed wheelchair, and more

Fermin Leal June 14, 2019

High school seniors from the Orange Unified School District’s five high schools couldn’t celebrate their graduation ceremonies at the typical...

Elementary Pupils Collecting Healthy Lunch In Cafeteria

Free meals offered at schools, community centers across OC this summer

Fermin Leal June 13, 2019

Dozens of schools, community centers, parks and other locations across Orange County have begun serving free lunches and breakfasts this...

World War 2 veteran receives diploma on stage

WWII veteran receives high school diploma 76 years later

Fermin Leal June 12, 2019

Filiberto Lopez Montano missed his high school graduation 76 years ago so he could serve his country during World War II. The Valencia High student was serving in the U.S. Navy, deployed in the South Pacific, while classmates received their...

New mobile app allows users to explore state content standards for 5 subjects

Ian Hanigan June 12, 2019

State education officials have released a new mobile app that allows users to peruse instructional standards for the arts, computer...

historical photo of world war 2 soldiers in front of a tank.

Retired judge and OCDE partner traveled to Normandy to commemorate 75th anniversary of D-Day

Fermin Leal June 11, 2019

Retired Orange County Superior Court Judge Frederick Aguirre honored the role of Mexican Americans from Orange County in the U.S....

oc superintendent poses for photo with boy scout leaders

Scouts honor OC schools superintendent with leadership award

Fermin Leal June 10, 2019

The Orange County Council of the Boy Scouts of America has awarded Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares with the National Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award. The Scouts recognized Mijares for his One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative, which...

graduating students throw caps in the air

Congrats Class of 2019! Check out some OC graduation pics from social media

Fermin Leal June 8, 2019

More than 40,000 seniors from Orange County’s public and private high schools are expected to receive their diplomas this spring....