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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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In the news: OCDE’s STEM Student Showcase, OC Pathways, 9/11 ceremonies and more

Ian Hanigan September 16, 2016
We’re nearing the end of another week. Here’s a roundup of education stories you might have missed: Applications are being accepted...
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Kindness Korner: Pay for delivery or pay it forward, couple offers to help move couch

Staff reports September 16, 2016
Melinda and her family were in the market for a new couch, and they found the perfect one at a local...
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‘Ideas in action’ to be featured at the 2017 OCDE STEM Student Showcase

Staff reports September 15, 2016
It’s more than just spotlighting an idea — it’s about bringing STEM to life. The OCDE STEM Student Showcase has annually highlighted the best curriculum-aligned technology projects in Orange County, but organizers say this year’s event has been rebooted to reflect a hands-on — and minds-on —...
An image of Nick, an OC Pathways student, directing a scene as part of a filmmaking course

OC Pathways puts students on the road to high-demand, high-skill and high-wage careers

Ian Hanigan September 13, 2016
We’ve posted a few stories in recent months about OC Pathways, an initiative that connects educators and industry leaders to equip...
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In the news: New school accountability system, an elementary school reopens, free educational mobile app and more

Staff reports September 9, 2016
We’ve made it to another Friday, and that means it’s time for the weekly roundup of top Orange County education...
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Hailing ‘new system for a new era,’ state Board of Education approves updated school accountability model

Staff reports September 9, 2016
Say goodbye to measuring a school’s performance based on a single number, and say hello to a new, multifaceted system of accountability. Calling it the first of its kind in the country, the state Board of Education approved a new accountability...
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New mobile app created in OC features early childhood development activities

Staff reports September 8, 2016
With the help of a $15,000 grant from OCDE, the Children and Families Commission of Orange County has unveiled a free...
An image showing participants cutting ribbon during the reopening of Lake View Elementary School

VIDEO: Ocean View’s Lake View Elementary School reopens with a STEAM focus

Ian Hanigan September 7, 2016
Nearly two years after Lake View Elementary School in the Ocean View School District was shuttered due to asbestos concerns,...
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OC District Pulse: Brea Olinda leverages innovation, technology and partnerships to meet students’ needs

Ian Hanigan September 7, 2016
A few months back, we were interested to learn that the Brea Olinda Unified School District was turning one of its elementary sites into a magnet school with an emphasis on technology and project-based learning. The Laurel Magnet School of Innovation and Career Exploration...
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#kindness1billion: A new school year presents new opportunities to reach One Billion Acts of Kindness

Staff reports September 6, 2016
Call it the ripple effect, when one single act of kindness impacts not only the recipient, but the giver, those witnessing and even those...
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