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Participants and supporters, some dressed in team costumes, cheer from the stands during the Super Quiz Relay at the 2025 Orange County Academic Decathlon.

Academic event season is coming up. Here are some key dates for 2026.

Vicky Nguyen December 16, 2025
Sunburst cadet with stylist

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
mathematics lesson

OCDE to host Math Instructional Materials Fair on Jan. 22

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025
Dr. Tingtangco-Cubales with a bust of Paulo Freire

Chapman University hosts second annual Education and Ethnic Studies conference

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2017
More than 650 teachers, educators, scholars, community organizers, students and parents gathered at Chapman University earlier this month for an...
Pile of directories

Artists wanted: OCDE asks local students to submit designs for directory cover

Ian Hanigan April 15, 2017
Calling all student-artists: We want you to design the cover of OCDE’s next public schools directory. Every year, the Orange...
News print

Weekly roundup: Retired principal begins second career as hot dog vendor

Fermin Leal April 14, 2017
Rick Jameson has gone from running a middle school to running a hot dog stand in the span of a few months. Jameson retired as principal of Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School at the end of last school year. In January,...
Nicole Chavez

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

Ian Hanigan April 14, 2017
As part of the Instructional Services division at OCDE, the Services for Language Learners team provides professional training, resources and...
Sal Khan

Presentation featuring Khan Academy founder to focus on access to college readiness tools

Ian Hanigan April 13, 2017
The Orange County Department of Education is joining forces with its counterparts in Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino...
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Graduation rates continue to rise for Orange County, the state and nearly all student subgroups

Ian Hanigan April 11, 2017
For the seventh straight year, graduation rates are up for Orange County and the rest of California. Among OC students who started high school in 2012-13, 90.8 percent graduated with their class after four years, according to figures released Tuesday...
Administrators and union leaders from the Ocean View School District at retreat

Ocean View School District, union leaders gather for retreat to further partnership

Ian Hanigan April 11, 2017
Administrators and union representatives from the Ocean View School District recently convened for a Partnership with Administration and Labor — or...
Educators headed to Senegal through the Teachers for Global Classrooms program

Anaheim Elementary teacher headed to Senegal to promote global education

Ian Hanigan April 10, 2017
It’s that time of year when Orange County districts break for spring recess, and many local teachers are embarking on well-deserved...
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Weekly roundup: An out-of-this-world chat, classified employees of the year and more

Ian Hanigan April 7, 2017
Students from Betsy Ross Elementary in Anaheim were treated to an out-of-this-world experience this week. About 150 of them got to chat with actual astronauts living aboard the International Space Station. As reported in this Orange County Register story, Expedition 50...
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Saddleback Valley Unified School District names a new superintendent

Ian Hanigan April 7, 2017
The Saddleback Valley Unified School District has selected a respected educational leader from the Tustin district to be its next superintendent...
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