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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

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

Members of the Jeffrey Trail Middle School Science Olympiad team

OC to send two teams to the Science Olympiad National Tournament in Colorado

Ian Hanigan May 10, 2018

After earning top honors at the Southern California State Science Olympiad Tournament last month, teams from two Orange County campuses...

Q&A: OCDE works to remove barriers and align resources for county’s homeless students

Ian Hanigan May 9, 2018

Jeanne Awrey says people are often shocked to learn that Orange County is home to approximately 28,000 homeless students. “That’s...

U.S. News reveals 2018 Best High Schools ranking; find out which OC campuses made the list

Fermin Leal May 9, 2018

Oxford Academy in Anaheim Union High School District ranked as the second best high school in California in the U.S. News 2018 Best High Schools ranking released today. Oxford, a magnet school in Cypress, ranked 36th overall nationally. Oxford’s intensive...

students exhibit projects inside a gymnasium

Students to showcase more than 200 STEM-themed exhibits at ocMaker Challenge

Fermin Leal May 8, 2018

Students from across Orange County will exhibit more than 200 STEM-based designs that promote creativity and innovation at the ocMaker Challenge held...

An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

Mijares: Remembering Mrs. Crane, and honoring all who teach and inspire

Al Mijares May 7, 2018

When I remember my fourth-grade teacher, I see a woman with strawberry-blond hair wearing a prim dress. In my mind,...

Weekly roundup: Anaheim High gets digitally mapped, OCDE names Teachers of the Year, and more

Fermin Leal May 4, 2018

Officials at Anaheim High School have built a virtual map of the campuses using the latest technology that could allow law enforcement and other first responders to better assist students and staff in case of emergency. Anaheim High is the...

Three Orange County school districts win state award for improving attendance

Fermin Leal May 4, 2018

The California Department of Education has recognized the Anaheim Elementary School District, Ocean View School District and Orange Unified School District...

Attendees at the 2017 Language Learner Celebration

Sixth annual Language Learner Celebration to recognize exemplary OC educators and model programs

Ian Hanigan May 3, 2018

OCDE will honor Orange County educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who have championed the success of language learners at...

FNL students in front of an Orange Police vehicle

Local Friday Night Live leaders thank police for efforts to thwart impaired drivers

Ian Hanigan May 2, 2018

Students involved in the Friday Night Live club at El Modena High School recently took an after-hours field trip to the headquarters of the Orange Police Department. Their mission? To thank local officers for their efforts to reduce impaired driving...