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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
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
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Student team from OCDE program named a finalist in national rocket competition

Ian Hanigan April 24, 2019
This literally was rocket science. A team of students from OCDE’s home school program has been named a national finalist in...
Dr. Andrew Pulver

New superintendent takes over in Los Alamitos Unified

Ian Hanigan April 23, 2019
The Los Alamitos Unified School District has a new superintendent. Dr. Andrew Pulver, who has served the Los Al community...
Kraemer Middle School students

Teams from two OC schools advance to the Science Olympiad National Tournament

Ian Hanigan April 23, 2019
For the second straight year, a pair of Orange County schools will represent California at the Science Olympiad National Tournament. Troy High in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District repeated as champs of the high school division at the...
Children dancing

VSA Festival to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Ian Hanigan April 22, 2019
OCDE and VSA Orange County will spotlight the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities at the 43rd annual VSA Festival,...
computer and newspaper

Weekly roundup: Student project launched into space, Congresswoman visits Irvine school, and more

Fermin Leal April 19, 2019
Students in a Huntington Beach classroom recently spent part of a day nervously watching a clock ticking in the corner of...
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OCDE program combines mindfulness and yoga to improve students’ physical and mental health

Ian Hanigan April 18, 2019
According to the most recent Orange County Conditions of Children report, 1 in 4 students feels chronically sad or hopeless, and many say they’re stressed and anxious while at school. To build resilience among youth, and to help students understand...
Girl playing guitar

NAMM Foundation lists 4 OC districts among the best for music education

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2019
Four Orange County districts have been recognized among the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation, which also...
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Student projects to address real-world needs at ocMaker Challenge

Ian Hanigan April 16, 2019
Students from across Orange County will exhibit more than 200 STEM-based designs demonstrating creativity and innovation at next month’s ocMaker Challenge....
County Superintendent Al Mijares

Civic Learning Partnership seeks to expand students’ Constitutional knowledge, civic engagement

Ian Hanigan April 15, 2019
Joshua Suh of Cypress High School talked about studying the effects of eutrophication on waterways as part of a civic learning project in his AP government class. Rose Chhabria, who attends Brywood Elementary School in Irvine, referenced her research on a...
Head shot of Cyndi Paik

Westminster School District hires superintendent

Fermin Leal April 12, 2019
The Westminster School District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Cyndi Paik as the new district superintendent. After an extensive...
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