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New Conditions of Children report offers a snapshot of OC education trends for 2025

Ian Hanigan December 18, 2025
Gigi Manning, 2025 OCMAA Award recipient for secondary media arts, stands with award sponsor and presenter Steven Brittan, president and CEO of the Laguna College of Art + Design.

Arts educators, leaders to be celebrated at 2026 OC Music and Arts Administrators Awards

Vicky Nguyen December 18, 2025
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
An image of two student paintings

VIDEO: ‘Small Paintings Project’ at OCDE school promotes big artistic vision

Ian Hanigan August 4, 2016
These tiny works of art may have come from equally tiny hands. But each required a big artistic vision and a thoughtful process. This...
An image of students rehearsing a musical performance

OCDE in the news: Summer at the Center marks its 25th year

Ian Hanigan August 2, 2016
Every year in July, OCDE’s alternative education division and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts team up to give at-risk students...
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Mijares: OCDE will help schools across California address students’ academic and behavioral needs

Al Mijares August 1, 2016
A new state initiative has the potential to have a transformative impact on education in California — and the Orange County Department of Education has been tapped to lead the way. OCDE was recently awarded $30 million to help schools...
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OCDE students learn basketball and life skills at A.C. Green’s summer leadership camp

Staff reports July 28, 2016
A handful of students from OCDE’s alternative education program learned more than just basketball fundamentals at A.C. Green’s five-day Leadership Camp...
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Santa Ana Unified School District names Dr. Stefanie Phillips as new superintendent

Ian Hanigan July 27, 2016
Following a nationwide search, the Santa Ana Unified School District has tapped a rising star currently serving as the district’s chief...
Desks in an empty classroom

Two OC school boards vote to place facilities bond measures on the November ballot

Ian Hanigan July 26, 2016
Along with casting ballots for the next U.S. president and a new junior senator from California, Orange County voters will decide the fate of at least two local school facilities bond measures in November. The Orange Unified School District and...
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In the news: Disneyland encourages students to give back, state and county leaders kick off Safe Schools Conference and more

Staff reports July 22, 2016
Let’s take a look at the Newsroom’s weekly roundup of education stories from Orange County and beyond: Four state and county...
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Anaheim Elementary School District unveils new, fully-responsive website

Staff reports July 21, 2016
On the heels of changing its name and redesigning its logo, the Anaheim Elementary School District has a new website....
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Sandra Hutchens and California Interscholastic Federation Executive Director Roger Blake meet for a news conference to discuss school safety

Four state and county leaders convene at OC conference for discussion on school safety

Staff reports July 20, 2016
As security threats around the country continue to evolve, so too must the preparations and responses of school officials and law enforcement. That was the central theme of a special news conference featuring State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, Orange County...
kindness korner, stroller

Kindness Korner: Kindness meets good timing for one mall shopper

Staff reports July 18, 2016
She happened to be in the right place at the right time. Twice. A woman was walking in an outdoor...
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