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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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Weekly roundup: Westminster to honor Mendez v. Westminster case, Teachers of the Year named and more

Fermin Leal May 5, 2017
The city of Westminster will officially recognize the historic Mendez v. Westminster school desegregation case by building a bike trail on...
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VIDEO: Virgin Galactic, OC Pathways team up with Roadtrip Nation to visit local campuses

Ian Hanigan May 5, 2017
OC Pathways recently hit the road with representatives from Virgin Galactic to share career advice with students at Los Alamitos High...
Aerial of Westmont Elementary School

OC District Pulse: Ocean View School District emphasizes writing, STEM and the arts

Ian Hanigan May 3, 2017
The Ocean View School District knows its families value choice. That’s why the district recently rebooted Lake View Elementary School to emphasize science, technology, engineering, arts and math. It’s why Westmont Elementary School is creating a visual and performing arts program that integrates...
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares and others in front of a school bus

OCDE names 2018 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Staff reports May 2, 2017
A big yellow school bus filled with camera crews, reporters, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares, sponsors and...
Whats News.

50 years and counting, OCDE’s employee newsletter is all about ‘What’s News’

Ian Hanigan May 1, 2017
“A color-sound film strip entitled ‘The School Nurse’ will be previewed at the annual banquet of the Orange County School...
girl smiles discussing suicide prevention

Suicide prevention, mental health support highlighted in video contest

Fermin Leal April 28, 2017
Fifteen Orange County high school teams were recently recognized by the California Mental Health Services Authority for videos they produced aimed at helping prevent suicide, reducing discrimination stigma related to mental illness, and promoting overall mental health of all students....
Juan Escobar and Michael Morefield

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Ian Hanigan April 28, 2017
It’s time for the latest round of “OCDE in 30 Seconds.” In this edition, we’ve got Juan Escobar discussing OCDE’s...
Courtney Smith Teacher of the Year helps students

A whirlwind year ending for one of Orange County’s Teachers of the Year

Fermin Leal April 26, 2017
Tustin Memorial Academy teacher Courtney Smith rode on a convertible during a parade, traveled to Washington, D.C., and received $15,000 after...
VSA festival crowd from above

Long-running VSA Festival celebrates the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Ian Hanigan April 26, 2017
OCDE is once again teaming up with VSA Orange County to celebrate the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities. The 41st annual VSA Festival, hosted by MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana, will give students and adults associated with special education...
Karen Allison poses Norman Dobrofsky classified employees of the year

Two Orange County classified school employees win top state honor

Fermin Leal April 25, 2017
Cafeteria manager Karen Allison from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and custodian Norman Dobrofsky from the Huntington Beach Union High...
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