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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
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
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OC superintendent among those honored for developing healthy organizational climates

Ian Hanigan June 2, 2017
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares was honored this morning along with a handful of other local leaders...
Otto A. Fischer School

Video: Fischer School offers a familiar educational setting and transferable units for incarcerated youth

Ian Hanigan June 1, 2017
When students enter Orange County Juvenile Hall, their lives may be temporarily put on hold. But their education doesn’t stop....
Students from Marine View hold up t-shirts with anti-bullying messages they created

Ocean View campus celebrated ‘Kindness Week’ by donating 350 T-shirts to shelter

Fermin Leal May 30, 2017
Students at Marine View Middle School in the Ocean View School District held the campus’ first “Kindness Week” earlier this month with events that included decorating and donating more than 350 T-shirts for children in the Huntington Beach Youth Shelter....
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Weekly roundup: DUI awareness campaign, a special touchdown in Mission Viejo, performing arts awards and more

Ian Hanigan May 26, 2017
More than 1,500 students from Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo sat quietly, some brushing away tears, during a...
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Video: Samueli Academy prepares for first graduating class

Fermin Leal May 24, 2017
Samueli Academy will celebrate a milestone next month when close to 120 seniors will receive their diplomas as part of...
Marcia Milchiker, winner of the Marian Bergeson Award

South Orange County Community College District board member honored with Marian Bergeson Award

Ian Hanigan May 23, 2017
A longtime member of the South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees has earned the county’s highly regarded Marian Bergeson Award. Marcia Milchiker, who has been on the board for nearly 32 years — and whose lengthy resume includes...
Gina Whitcomb and her teaching partner are greeted by elementary school students

‘We all smile in the same language’: An Anaheim teacher shares her observations from Senegal

Ian Hanigan May 22, 2017
During her two-week trip to Senegal, Gina Whitcomb noticed most teachers are equipped only with a blackboard and a piece of...
Attendees take the state at the fifth annual Language Learner Celebration on May 11

Language Learner Celebration honors those who accelerate biliteracy and bilingualism in Orange County

Ian Hanigan May 20, 2017
OCDE’s Services for Language Learners team honored Orange County educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who have championed the success of...
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Weekly roundup: OC’s Community Indicators Report, school board changes, immunization rates and more

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2017
Orange County’s latest Community Indicators Report is out, pulling together compelling data and trends related to the local economy, housing, income and health. Naturally, education was also a major focus of the 72-page report, which was produced by several foundations, businesses and agencies,...
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17 teams recognized in STEM-themed ocMaker Challenge

Fermin Leal May 19, 2017
Seventeen teams from Orange County middle schools, high schools and community colleges won cash prizes of $100 to $350 as...
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