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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
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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
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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
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Kindness Korner: Peace Day in the Garden Grove Unified School District

Staff reports October 28, 2016
For students in the Garden Grove Unified School District, kindness came to life last month through a day of peace....
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VIDEO: Hear what the Orange County Teachers of the Year have to say about kindness

Ian Hanigan October 28, 2016
As we posted earlier this week, 63 of the county’s finest educators gathered Tuesday at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, where they were...
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VIDEO: First-ever OCDE Services Showcase spotlights department’s programs and services

Ian Hanigan October 27, 2016
The Orange County Department of Education hosted its first OCDE Services Showcase on Monday, inviting local educators, businesses and community partners to the campus on Kalmus Drive in Costa Mesa between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The idea was to share information about...
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VIDEO: OC’s top educators honored at 2017 Orange County Teachers of the Year awards dinner

Ian Hanigan October 26, 2016
Sixty-three superstar educators from Orange County school districts and community colleges were honored Tuesday evening during a special dinner celebration...
Elizabeth Desloge

OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

Staff reports October 25, 2016
OCDE’s Parent Infant Education and Support — or PIES — program is designed to serve children from birth to 36...
Education News

In the news: Medieval Times’ educational show, anti-bullying, raising money for cancer research and more

Staff reports October 21, 2016
Another week is in the books, and we’ve got a recap of some of the education news you might have missed. Medieval Times in Buena Park debuted a new show to nearly 1,000 K-12 students that incorporates anti-bullying lessons. The Girl Scouts...
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OC Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts commit to month of kindness as part of One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative

Staff reports October 20, 2016
The Girl Scouts of Orange County and the Boy Scouts of America’s Orange County Council are joining forces with OCDE...
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Experts on early learning gather for 2016-17 QualityStart OC Leadership Academy

Ian Hanigan October 17, 2016
More than 80 early learning leaders from across Orange County convened for the launch of the 2016-17 QualityStart OC Leadership Academy...
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In the news: Walk to School Day, documenting the lives of seniors, the OC Pathways Showcase and more

Ian Hanigan October 14, 2016
On this day in 1947, U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager became the first pilot to break the sound barrier in his experimental X-1 rocket plane. Nearly 70 years later, Virgin Galactic is pursuing commercial space exploration, and the company’s V.P. of program development has...
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Gift of History program that engages third-grade students in local histories earns CSBA’s Golden Bell Award

Staff reports October 14, 2016
A multi-agency, countywide history program that creates civic pride, builds 21st-century skills and promotes community engagement has been awarded the...
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