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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
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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
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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State spotlights three OC campuses on its list of model middle schools

Staff reports February 26, 2016
State Superintendent Tom Torlakson has recognized three Orange County campuses, among a list of just 33 in California, as high-performing middle...
Rob Vicario, OCDE’s history and social science coordinator

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

Ian Hanigan February 25, 2016
Each year around this time, more than 500,000 students in grades four through 12 take part in National History Day contests...
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Mijares: Reading aloud to children builds a foundation for learning — and a better life

Al Mijares February 24, 2016
Whether you’re an educator, a parent, a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle or even an older sibling, there is something special about reading to a child. With each turn of the page, horizons expand, and new shades of the world...
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Lawsuit filed by OCDE, county supt. targets fees levied by Orange County Employees Retirement System

Ian Hanigan February 23, 2016
In a lawsuit filed Feb. 23, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares and the Orange County Department of...
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Agriculture program at Orange High School inspires future farmers (video)

Ian Hanigan February 22, 2016
Did you know Orange High School is home to an award-winning agriculture program? And that it’s been operating for more...
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In the news: Canyon High wins OC decathlon, judge orders state to disclose student records and more

Ian Hanigan February 19, 2016
Every Friday, the OCDE Newsroom posts a roundup of the latest education headlines. Click through to review the big stories from this week.
OCDE IT Director Louis Mazzarini

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT division supports the technology needs of Orange County schools

Ian Hanigan February 18, 2016
How does OCDE’s Information Technology team support students and educators throughout Orange County? If you’ve got 30 seconds, IT Director Louis Mazzarini will explain. [...]
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Tustin Unified School District and foundation to host educational technology conference

Ian Hanigan February 18, 2016
The Tustin Unified School District and the Tustin Public Schools Foundation are jointly hosting their second “Connect Institute,” a technology...
Students posing for a photo after winning the Orange County Academic Decathlon

Canyon High School takes the Orange County Academic Decathlon championship

Ian Hanigan February 17, 2016
Canyon High School in the Orange Unified School District has earned top honors in this year’s Orange County Academic Decathlon. With 50,675.50 total points, the Canyon team was announced as the Overall Team Winner by the Orange County Academic Decathlon...
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Court orders California Department of Education to disclose student information to litigants

Ian Hanigan February 16, 2016
A federal district court has ordered the California Department of Education to disclose personal student information – including documents and data dating...
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