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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
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
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Friday Night Live empowers youth to be leaders in their communities

Ian Hanigan June 30, 2016
If you’re a loyal OCDE Newsroom reader, you’ve probably seen stories like this one or this one demonstrating how Friday Night...

Lunch at the library: Garden Grove Chapman Library to offer free summer meals and educational activities

Staff reports June 29, 2016
We recently shared a few strategies to avoid summer learning loss, so now let’s take a look at a particularly fun...
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OC Registrar of Voters certifies results of the June 7 Orange County Board of Education election

Ian Hanigan June 28, 2016
Dr. Ken Williams and Dr. Jack Bedell have each secured new terms as trustees on the Orange County Board of Education, which will welcome Tustin City Councilwoman Beckie Gomez as its newest member, according to election results certified this week by...
An image of Loreen Pham, a fifth-grader at Garden Grove’s Wakeham Elementary School, using her new bow holder

VIDEO: Teamwork in Garden Grove helps fifth-grader play cello at her school’s spring recital

Staff reports June 27, 2016
When Loreen Pham, a fifth-grader at Garden Grove’s Wakeham Elementary School, told music teacher Sarah Moulton that she wanted to...
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Orange County after-school programs receive new award for dedication to health and exercise education

Staff reports June 24, 2016
It’s no secret Orange County schools have excellent after-school programs. But now, about 20 are being honored with a brand new...
An image of Tustin PD Officer Ralph Casiello and TUSD nurse Pam Atkins greeting 13-year-old Siva Pelluru

Tustin school staff, police officer recognized for saving boy who collapsed at school

Ian Hanigan June 23, 2016
A school nurse, an assistant principal and a Tustin Police Department motor officer are being credited with saving the life of a 13-year-old boy who went into full cardiac arrest at school. The frightening incident, reported here on the Behind...
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Kindness Korner: Her 11th birthday spent completing 11 acts of kindness

Staff reports June 21, 2016
Kids’ birthday celebrations are often tied to a theme, perhaps based on their favorite movie or character. But this year one Capistrano Beach...
An image of a girl reading at the beach

Strategies to steer students toward success and avoid summer learning loss

Staff reports June 20, 2016
Summer learning loss. Summer slide. Brain drain. These are three terms for one extensively studied condition in which students fall behind during long periods...
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In the news: Huntington Beach Union High School District Board announces interim superintendent, tips on helping kids cope with tragedy and more

Staff reports June 17, 2016
The OCDE weekly roundup is here, just in case you missed any Orange County education news. Take a look: Students from Newhart Middle School in Mission Viejo gained valuable knowledge of engineering and robotics during a variety of technology competitions. OCDE’s administrator...
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OC Health Care Agency says temperatures are on the rise, along with the risk of heat-related illnesses

Ian Hanigan June 16, 2016
Here’s hoping your Father’s Day plans are indoors. Temperatures in many inland communities may near triple-digits on Sunday, and all...
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