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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

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens scholarship application period for student members

Vicky Nguyen December 9, 2025
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Parenting OC magazine seeks contestants for its ninth annual Spelling Bee

Ian Hanigan April 20, 2016
Parenting OC is getting ready to hold its ninth annual Spelling Bee, and the magazine is encouraging local teachers and...
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Discovery Cube to host ocMaker Challenge Exhibit and Competition

Staff reports April 18, 2016
Heard of the ocMaker Challenge? It’s a STEM-based design competition that promotes creativity and innovation with this enterprising prompt for students: Design and build — or significantly...
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In the news: 140 OC schools awarded Gold Ribbon, Newport Harbor HS cooking team set for nationals

Staff reports April 15, 2016
Ready the roundup, it’s Friday! Take a look at the top stories in education news this week: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson released the list of the Gold Ribbon Schools for 2016, and nearly 20 percent of them are from Orange...
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Mijares: Join OCDE’s efforts to register one billion acts of kindness in Orange County and beyond

Al Mijares April 14, 2016
It’s been said that a single act of kindness can grow roots in all directions. If that’s true, what would...
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Granted gold: State awards California Gold Ribbon to 140 Orange County elementary schools

Staff reports April 13, 2016
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has released a list of the Gold Ribbon Schools for 2016, and nearly 20...
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OCDE upgrades internet speeds, becomes nation’s first K-12 educational entity to jump to 100 gbps

Staff reports April 12, 2016
Imagine expanding a bustling freeway from two lanes to 20. That’s essentially what just happened to OCDE’s internet highway, which just improved by the power of 10. Yes, that’s right, OCDE has established an impressive 100-gigabit connection, enabling faster internet for digital...
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Orange County Department of Education to launch One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative

Ian Hanigan April 8, 2016
Beginning in May, the Orange County Department of Education will embark on an ambitious new campaign encouraging students, educators and...
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In the news: OCDE to launch kindness initiative, Santa Ana Unified SD leads downward trend in suspension rates

Staff reports April 8, 2016
The weekly roundup of this week’s top education stories is here: How’s this for ambitious? The Orange County Department of Education...
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Perfect pair: Two OC students honored for perfect AP Spanish Language and Culture scores

Staff reports April 8, 2016
More than 4.5 million AP Spanish Language and Culture tests are taken annually across the globe, and among this school year’s test-takers are two Orange County students who both earned perfect scores. Noeli Zarate, a senior at Santa Ana High School in the...
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Have questions about the new SAT? Let the experts at OCDE be your guide

Staff reports April 7, 2016
High school students who take the SAT this year will face a very different test than those who came before...
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