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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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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’

Ian Hanigan April 7, 2016
Honoring the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities, the 40th annual VSA Festival is once again coming to the Westfield MainPlace...
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Outstanding OC workers honored as 2016 Classified School Employees of the Year

Staff reports April 6, 2016
They’re the ones who drive school buses, keep campuses clean, manage offices and work one-on-one with students. And though they often perform...
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VIDEO: Canyon High aviation program offers career paths through the wild blue yonder

Ian Hanigan April 5, 2016
You don’t need an altimeter to know Canyon High’s aviation program is soaring. Since taking off in 2014, the school’s popular Aviation I and II courses have been combining the flight lessons you’d find at a ground school for pilots with...
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VIDEO: Innovation Lab at Edison High carves out space for project-based learning

Ian Hanigan April 1, 2016
OK, here’s another entry for the “We Wish This Were Around When We Were in High School” file. Teachers and...
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In the news: Irvine students look to launch nanosatellite, state names Model Continuation High Schools

Staff reports April 1, 2016
The roundup is ready — are you? Here’s what’s going on in education news: Corona Del Mar High School’s Living...
OCDE Facilities Manager Tom Froehlich

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

Ian Hanigan March 31, 2016
It’s time again for a little “OCDE in 30 Seconds.” For our latest installment, we catch up with OCDE Facilities Manager Tom Froehlich, who shares a little background on his department — and explains how the Orange County Department of Education...
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Supreme Court deadlock upholds lower court’s ruling on union fees

Ian Hanigan March 30, 2016
The U.S. Supreme Court has deadlocked over a lawsuit involving four Orange County teachers who challenged the constitutionality of mandatory union dues....
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Valencia High School gearing up to host regional FIRST Robotics Competition

Staff reports March 29, 2016
This battle of the bots is billed as the “varsity sport for the mind.” And, for the first time, an Orange...
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Five OC campuses named among California’s Model Continuation High Schools for 2016

Ian Hanigan March 28, 2016
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson has announced the designation of 37 Model Continuation High Schools for 2016 — and five of them are located right here in Orange County. Brea Canyon High School in the Brea Olinda Unified School District, El Camino...
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In the news: Laguna Beach announces new superintendent, Brea Olinda captures state basketball title

Staff reports March 25, 2016
It’s Friday, so let’s ready the roundup! Check out what’s happening in education news: Four elementary schools performed on the...
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