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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: Public opinions of public education, school supplies for a local homeless facility, upgrades at Katella High and more

Staff reports September 2, 2016
Have you missed an education story in Orange County this week? We’ve got you covered: The Orange County Rescue Mission’s...
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September 1 marks beginning of Attendance Awareness Month

Staff reports September 1, 2016
Students are filing into classrooms all across Orange County as the new school year begins, and the goal is to keep those...
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County activates Emergency Operations Center and public hotline in response to Holy Jim brush fire

Ian Hanigan August 31, 2016
With the Holy Jim brush fire prompting voluntary evacuations in the Cleveland National Forest, the county of Orange activated its Emergency Operations Center Wednesday, along with a Public Information Hotline that can be reached by calling 714-628-7085. A news release issued at 11:30...
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Disneyland Resort to honor altruistic high schoolers through its Dreamers & Doers program

Ian Hanigan August 30, 2016
Do you know a Orange County high school student who’s making a difference in his or her community, home or school?...
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In the news: New STEM labs open, OC students make gains on standards tests, free web design classes for students and more

Staff reports August 26, 2016
It’s that time of the week when you’re ready for the weekend, but yes, only after you catch up on all the...
An image of students working on a robotics program in Tustin

OC District Pulse: In Tustin Unified, technology helps support rigorous standards, engaging instruction

Ian Hanigan August 25, 2016
The Tustin Unified School District will be one of four Orange County districts to formally kick off the 2016-17 school year on Monday, welcoming approximately 24,000 students to its 29 campuses. For our latest edition of “OC District Pulse,” we...
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Orange County students post increases in English, math across all grade levels on latest state assessments

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2016
Orange County students made across-the-board gains on computer-based assessments aligned with California’s English and math instructional standards, according to results released...
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In the news: School bond measures in OC, lessons for educators on Chinese culture and more

Staff reports August 19, 2016
Let us help you catch up on this week’s top education stories in Orange County: The Program to Advance Cultural Education...
An image of students observing a STEM demonstration

Finalists announced for the 2016 Innovation in Education Awards

Staff reports August 18, 2016
Charting new paths in education, finalists have been announced for the 2016 Innovation in Education Awards. Presented by Project Tomorrow and the Orange County Technology Alliance, and sponsored by the Orange County Department of Education, the award has been recognizing outstanding education...
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‘Day of Discovery’ tour will make a stop in OC to highlight new educational technologies and digital content

Ian Hanigan August 16, 2016
Teachers and administrators from the Orange County area will get a chance to learn about new educational technologies and digital content at Discovery...
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