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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
OC Pathways Showcase feature

OC Pathways Showcase to highlight college and career partnerships with guests from Virgin Galactic and Roadtrip Nation

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2016
Educators and industry leaders will have an opportunity next month to explore dozens of student-led projects that demonstrate how OC Pathways and...
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In the news: OCDE Services Showcase, adjustable classrooms, an anti-bullying pledge and more

Staff reports October 7, 2016
On this, the first Friday of October, we have rounded up the top education stories in Orange County. Take a look:...
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Kindness Korner: A sister’s modest gift inspires a promise to spend quality time together

Staff reports October 6, 2016
We’ve said it before: One act, large or small, can inspire many more. A Garden Grove girl named Emily recently shared with us that her younger sister bought her a special gift with money she had saved up. It was a bookmark, and Emily was...
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OC District Pulse: Buena Park School District is committed to improving the lives of students and families

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2016
The Buena Park School District has a rich history dating back to 1890, but district leaders spend a lot more...
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Connect, interact and explore the Orange County Department of Education at the inaugural OCDE Services Showcase

Ian Hanigan October 4, 2016
Local educators, businesses and community partners will get a chance to learn more about the programs and services offered by...
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OCDE assistant supt. to participate in multi-state initiative on social and emotional learning

Staff reports October 3, 2016
The education news website EdSource recently reported that 13 educators have been appointed to a state planning committee tasked with developing social and emotional learning guidelines for schools across California. Among them is OCDE Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Christine Olmstead. “OCDE is excited to...
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In the news: Irvine’s satellite launch, national Blue Ribbon Schools, NASA space rocks and more

Staff reports September 30, 2016
We’ve got a one-stop-shop for all the top Orange County education stories this week. Take a look: Three campuses in Orange...
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Tustin highlights STEM, dual language immersion and a 98 percent grad rate at State of the District breakfast

Ian Hanigan September 30, 2016
The Tustin Unified School District and the Tustin Public Schools Foundation held their fifth annual State of the Schools Breakfast...
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Saddleback College’s new state-of-the-art Sciences Building is open for business

Ian Hanigan September 29, 2016
Saddleback College’s faculty, administrators, trustees, students and staff marked a new era on Thursday, formally dedicating a brand new, state-of-the-art Sciences Building with the help of the community and some distinguished alumni. The three-story facility, which opened to students on Aug....
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Three Orange County schools earn National Blue Ribbon honors

Ian Hanigan September 28, 2016
Three Orange County schools have earned the country’s highest academic distinction as 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the U.S. Department...
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