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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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State superintendent taps OCDE partner to help lead global education initiative

Fermin Leal June 22, 2017
Two longtime California education leaders will work on behalf of the state to build partnerships with countries including China, Canada,...
Tammy Van and Alexis Patlan pose for a photo at a Friday Night Live event

3 Orange County students to serve on 15-member Friday Night Live youth council

Fermin Leal June 21, 2017
Three Orange County students will serve on a youth council organized by the California Friday Night Live Partnership, working to...
The Dalai Lama with Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait

During an OC visit, Dalai Lama shares reflections on kindness with Anaheim educators

Ian Hanigan June 20, 2017
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama offered two solid reasons to practice kindness and compassion while speaking to Anaheim educators and other invited guests during a special appearance in Newport Beach. “Firstly, we are social animals,” he said. “Secondly, scientists...
police officer high-fiving students at GGUSD

Garden Grove Unified makes plans to develop the state’s second Vietnamese dual-language program

Ian Hanigan June 20, 2017
The Garden Grove Unified School District is developing a new Vietnamese dual-language program that would be just the second of its...
Deaf and hard of hearing student uses sign language to repeat music lyrics

Students at Deaf and Hard of Hearing program produce music video to inspire bravery

Fermin Leal June 19, 2017
The theme for their music video was simple: Say what you want to say, and let the words fall out....
Brea Olinda High School seniors visit with Country Hills Elementary School students

Before moving forward, some Brea Olinda High seniors take one final trip back

Ian Hanigan June 16, 2017
Some members of Brea Olinda High School’s Class of 2017 took a quick detour on their way to walking at Wednesday’s commencement ceremony. Dressed in bright green caps and gowns, about 30 graduating seniors who previously attended Country Hills Elementary...
News print

Weekly roundup: Samueli Academy’s first commencement, state to release school funds and more

Ian Hanigan June 16, 2017
With a focus on foster youth and low-income families, Samueli Academy began life in portable classroom buildings after being granted...
CA Schools app an a smartphone

Need test scores, enrollment figures for your public school? There’s an app for that

Fermin Leal June 15, 2017
Parents, students and anyone else looking for an easy way to find test scores, student demographics figures and other information...
An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

Mijares: Khan Academy partnership poised to ‘supercharge’ instruction

Al Mijares June 14, 2017
It began as a simple act of altruism. Sal Khan wanted to remotely tutor his cousin in math, so he made a few YouTube videos, using his closet as a studio. A decade later, the nonprofit Khan Academy offers an...
Graphic showing a gavel and the U.S. Constitution

OCDE, L.A. County Office of Ed join forces to offer civic learning institute for educators

Ian Hanigan June 13, 2017
How can educators strengthen civil discourse in the classroom? What resources exist to help students spot fake news and demonstrate...
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