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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
Sunburst cadet with stylist

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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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...
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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...
An image of Orange County students performing at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Orange County elementary students shine on the Segerstrom stage

Staff reports March 24, 2016
Professionals perform at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts every day, but recently a group of Orange County elementary school students became the stars on that stage. The Disney Musicals in Schools program selected four local schools to embark on a 17-week journey of...
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OCDE assistant superintendent of instructional services earns CUE award for promoting digital learning

Staff reports March 22, 2016
She went above and beyond in promoting the educational use of technology to advance student achievement, and now she is being...
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In the news: Tustin school opens time capsule from 1965, Santa Ana chief to retire and more

Staff reports March 18, 2016
It’s Friday, which means it’s time to ready the roundup. Here’s what’s happening in education news right now: Orange County students...
Students from the National History Day-Orange County contest

Top projects from National History Day-Orange County competition advance to state finals

Ian Hanigan March 18, 2016
The winners of this year’s National History Day-Orange County competition have been posted online. You can check them out here. More than 550 students from 38 schools produced original websites, papers, documentaries, performances and exhibits for the March 12 competition, which...
OCDE Director of Support Services Gary Stine

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

Ian Hanigan March 17, 2016
In our latest edition of “OCDE in 30 Seconds,” Director of Support Services Gary Stine discusses a single function of...
An image of water polo players from Valley High School in Santa Ana

VIDEO: Water polo and swimming teams at Valley High School subject of short documentary

Ian Hanigan March 16, 2016
A sport like water polo can be taxing even for experienced swimmers. Now consider how challenging it might be for those...
An image of a project from the CHEP Expo

CHEP Expo showcases independent study student projects and performances

Staff reports March 15, 2016
A robotic bear, an interactive display of the inner-workings of Star Wars droid BB-8 and the effects of soda on the human body were just a few highlights of this year’s Community Home Education Program, or CHEP, Expo. The event, held March 15...
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Need to take a course over the summer? Check out Pacific Coast High School’s online program

Ian Hanigan March 15, 2016
Orange County high school students looking to take a class in advance — or repeat a course — will once again...
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