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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

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens scholarship application period for student members

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025
Mesa View Middle School students took part in an aerial art project, creating a live image of a humpback whale for the Art for the Sky program. (Screenshot courtesy of Daniel Dancer)

Weekly roundup: Mesa View students create 130-foot whale art in campuswide project, and more

Madeline Gray December 5, 2025
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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...
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 award. This week, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced the winners of the Distinguished After School Health (DASH)...
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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...
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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...
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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 with no school-related tasks. Even those doing well in school can have a setback during the summer. The National Summer Learning...
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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...
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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...
An image of students making lemonade at Arroyo Elementary School in Tustin

VIDEO: It’s boys versus girls in Arroyo Elementary’s ‘Lemonade Wars,’ but charity always wins

Staff reports June 14, 2016
Lemonade consists of lemons, sugar and water. But at Arroyo Elementary School in Tustin, lemonade means much more. Inspired by the book “The Lemonade War,”Arroyo’s Lemonade Wars is an annual competition between the boys and the girls to see which group can sell...
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In the news: Anaheim Union offers students paid internships, Beckman High’s only principal retires and more

Staff reports June 10, 2016
Did you miss any Orange County education stories this week? Let the OCDE weekly roundup catch you up. Take a look: Tustin’s Ladera...
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