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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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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...
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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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Mijares: Strategic Plan supports vision that OC students will lead the nation in college and career success

Al Mijares September 28, 2016
In August, the state released the second round of scores from new online assessments aligned with California’s English and math standards. Once again, Orange County students outperformed state and regional averages — and posted across-the-board gains at every grade level...
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Cox Communications offers grants to fund innovative class and school projects

Ian Hanigan September 26, 2016
Cox Communications is once again inviting innovative schools and classes within the company’s service area to apply for a share of...
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In the news: OC Children’s Book Festival, kindness challenge week, new teacher training programs and more

Staff reports September 23, 2016
It’s Friday, and here’s a weekly roundup of Orange County education stories you may have missed: The Orange County Children’s...
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Orange County Children’s Book Festival comes to Costa Mesa Sunday

Staff reports September 23, 2016
An educational family event with popular authors, illustrators, storytellers, entertainers and exhibitors who support reading and education is coming to Costa Mesa this Sunday — and it’s free to attend. The 13th annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival will feature 125 authors, more than...
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Resources and networking opportunities available to OC families

Ian Hanigan September 23, 2016
We talk a lot about the programs and services geared toward educators and students in Orange County. But you may be surprised...
An image of students participating in robotics in the Anaheim Elementary School District

OC District Pulse: In Anaheim Elementary, community partners support signature practices

Ian Hanigan September 22, 2016
Did you know that every school in the Anaheim Elementary School District has a signature practice? For the newest “OC District...
students painting at Centralia School District

#kindness1billion: Centralia School District holds kindness challenge week

Staff reports September 21, 2016
Bucket filling, kindness stations and dance parties are among the ways campuses in the Centralia School District are participating in the Great Kindness Challenge this week. Inspired by State Superintendent Tom Torlakson’s message encouraging schools to devote a week to performing as...
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Garden Grove Unified School District opens district’s first dual language immersion academy

Staff reports September 20, 2016
The Garden Grove Unified School District held a ceremonial opening of its first dual language immersion program Monday, joining 13 other...
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