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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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Weekly roundup: Pies disappearing from California School Dashboard, tobacco prevention experts answer some vaping questions, and more

Fermin Leal September 7, 2018
The California School Dashboard is getting a makeover ahead of its latest release. Edsource reported this week that since its...
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Santa Ana students ask astronaut about life on the International Space Station during live stream

Fermin Leal September 6, 2018
Students at Mendez Intermediate School in Santa Ana Unified spent part of their morning Thursday peppering an astronaut with questions...
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Garden Grove Unified begins year with high-fives, new opportunities for students

Ian Hanigan September 5, 2018
Last week, Garden Grove Unified School District administrators, teachers and staff rolled out the red carpet at several campuses, where students were greeted with smiles, cheers, posters, high-fives and photo booths to celebrate the first day of school. “We want...
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Weekly roundup: College offers free tuition, HB students receive new backpacks, and more

Ian Hanigan August 31, 2018
Orange Coast College is offering free tuition to full-time, first-year students. The “Pirates’ Promise” is available to California residents who...
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Skyview students learn soccer skills from LA Galaxy coaches at Jewish festival

Fermin Leal August 30, 2018
A group of students from OCDE’s ACCESS Skyview Elementary and Middle School were recently invited by the Merage Jewish Community...
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OC Superintendent Mijares honored by Black Chamber of Orange County

Ian Hanigan August 29, 2018
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares was recently recognized for his educational leadership by the Black Chamber of Orange County, which presented him with this year’s Distinguished Service Award.  Mijares received the honor on Aug. 23 at the organization’s 27th...
Ron Segundo

OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

Ian Hanigan August 28, 2018
You tend to hear more about the Academic Pentathlon in the spring, when teams of middle schoolers are preparing for...
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Dozens of OC schools to offer free meals for every student this school year

Fermin Leal August 27, 2018
All students at 67 schools in two Orange County school districts are eligible to receive a free school breakfast and...
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Two new K-8 schools open in Orange County this week

Fermin Leal August 23, 2018
State-of-the-art learning labs, eco-friendly designs and that new-classroom smell greeted students at two brand new schools that opened this week in Irvine and Rancho Mission Viejo. Cadence Park School in the Great Park neighborhood in Irvine Unified and Esencia School...

VIDEO: How California’s System of Support assists underperforming districts

Ian Hanigan August 20, 2018
As we’ve mentioned previously, the California School Dashboard was designed to offer parents, educators and the community a comprehensive look...
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