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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
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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
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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Seven OC schools honored for promoting civics learning

Fermin Leal March 1, 2018
Seven Orange County schools have been recognized by the California Courts system for their efforts to engage students in civic...
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OC students honing teamwork, problem-solving, communication skills in new e-sports league

Fermin Leal February 28, 2018
Each of the five team members had their assignment. Two flanked the enemy from opposite sides. One served as a...
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Find out which OC school districts made the College Board’s eighth annual AP District Honor Roll

Ian Hanigan February 27, 2018
Five local school districts have been named to the College Board’s eighth annual AP District Honor Roll. Capistrano, Garden Grove, Placentia-Yorba Linda, Santa Ana and Tustin are among 34 California districts — and 447 across the U.S. and Canada —...
Kindness posters at Fisler Elementary School

#kindness1billion: Good deeds add up for kindergarteners at Fullerton’s Fisler School

Ian Hanigan February 26, 2018
A kindergarten teacher from Fisler School in Fullerton found a clever way to tie kindness to California’s math standards. At...
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Weekly roundup: Students learn to follow the food chain, research program honors fallen WWII heroes, and more

Fermin Leal February 23, 2018
Orange high school students are learning through hands-on experience about food production through the new Youth Food Literacy Program. The Orange...

Foundation carries on doctor’s dream to assist young athletes in Santa Ana

Ian Hanigan February 21, 2018
Dr. Kevin Armstrong built a life around his passion for community service and his love of sports. A graduate of Princeton University and UCLA Medical School, he was a clinical professor and orthopedic surgeon at UCI Medical Center who returned to...
Student Aubree Lopez and teacher Erik Peterson

Nearly 75 years after his death, WWII hero’s story to be told by OC student, teacher

Ian Hanigan February 20, 2018
On a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery holds the graves of 9,387 Americans, most of whom lost...
An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

Mijares: Pursuit of safer schools drives collaboration between educators, law enforcement

Al Mijares February 19, 2018
More than anything, we owe it to our students to provide them with safe and secure campuses where learning thrives....
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Weekly roundup: Auto repair contest emphasizes tech skills, a ‘Dude Be Nice’ campaign, and more

Ian Hanigan February 16, 2018
So this was the challenge: Inspect a car and fix as many problems as you can find in one hour. As the Orange County Register reported this week, a dozen local automotive students paired up in teams and raced the...
Counselors honored through OCDE's Counselor Recognition Program

OCDE honors nine school counselors for contributions to student success

Ian Hanigan February 14, 2018
Nine local school counselors have been honored through a new awards program established by the Orange County Department of Education...
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