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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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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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Weekly roundup: Student-athletes unite, OC Fair’s Imaginology festival, awards, competitions and more

Ian Hanigan April 12, 2019
What started as a Special Olympics Unified Sports program at Trabuco Hills High has scaled up districtwide. As the Orange County...
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Six OC school employees recognized for work supporting education

Fermin Leal April 10, 2019
The Orange County Board of Education on Wednesday honored six dedicated school professionals as the Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year. The six county finalists were selected from among 64 nominations based on their work performance, leadership, commitment...
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Association of California School Administrators honors three from OC

Ian Hanigan April 9, 2019
A trio of educational leaders from Orange County has earned statewide honors through the Association of California School Administrators’ annual...
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Teams from OCDE’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program prevail in the ‘Battle of the Books’

Ian Hanigan April 8, 2019
Two teams from OCDE’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program won their divisions in the national Battle of the Books...
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Weekly roundup: Newport Back Bay offers hands-on learning, OC teachers chosen for NASA program, and more

Fermin Leal April 5, 2019
A group of students from Costa Mesa High School students recently spent the day at the Upper Newport BayEcological Reserve to learn about nature and the environment first hand. The Orange County Register’s article this week highlighted how the students sifted...
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Local Friday Night Live students target underage drinking

Ian Hanigan April 4, 2019
Student leaders from the Santiago De Compostela Catholic Church’s Friday Night Live chapter recently staged a town hall-style meeting to...
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Retiring Anaheim High dance director leaving legacy of arts appreciation

Fermin Leal April 3, 2019
For teacher Meg Elder, the performing arts can open opportunities for students that they might not otherwise find. During her...
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OC teachers to take flight as part of NASA training program

Fermin Leal April 2, 2019
Four Orange County science teachers will soar into the stratosphere this summer so they can better study the planets, stars and galaxies, taking what they learn back to their classrooms. Joshua Gagnier of Santa Ana High School and Sandra Hightower...
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Trabuco Hills High marching band to perform in 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Ian Hanigan April 1, 2019
The Trabuco Hills High School Thundering Mustangs Marching Unit has been invited to perform in the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day...
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