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New Conditions of Children report offers a snapshot of OC education trends for 2025

Ian Hanigan December 18, 2025
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
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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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In the news: Exit Exam requirement eliminated, educational funding restored and more

Staff reports August 28, 2015
It’s Friday, Aug. 28, and we bring you some headlines of interest from the past week. Click through for education news stories.
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Attendance Awareness Month launches in September

Staff reports August 28, 2015
All schools in Orange County will be back in session in September, making it a great time to emphasize the importance of not missing school. It is critical that schools intervene early to identify and address the issues that contribute to chronic absenteeism. [...]
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California High School Exit Exam no longer a barrier for Class of 2015 graduates 

Staff reports August 27, 2015
Thousands of students that had been unable to graduate due to the cancellation of the July California High School Exit exam are now exempt from that requirement. Yesterday, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 725. [...]
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Free training to help teachers introduce computer science to elementary school students

Staff reports August 25, 2015
The Orange County Department of Education and Code.org are hosting a free workshop for K-5 educators interested in teaching computer science. The one-day workshop will take place on September 12 at the OCDE offices in Costa Mesa. [...]
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In the news: Physical education lawsuit, classifying childhood trauma and more

Staff reports August 21, 2015
It’s Friday, Aug. 21, and here are a few news stories from this past week. Click through for this week's headlines.
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Santa Ana high schoolers complete internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (video)

Ian Hanigan August 19, 2015
Perhaps you've been following the story of eight students from Santa Ana who earned the rare opportunity to be interns at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. On the day before they completed the program, we dispatched a video crew to talk about their experiences.
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Digital instructional materials are here, but classroom equity rules still apply

Staff reports August 18, 2015
As school districts in California continue their transition to new educational standards, they may be purchasing new instructional materials for students, and many are looking at digital materials. While the way instructional materials are delivered may change, what hasn’t changed are the laws that require those materials be distributed equitably – along with the California Constitution’s guarantee of a free public education.[...]
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In the news: Education legislation, delayed test scores and more

Staff reports August 14, 2015
It’s Friday, August 14, and it’s been a busy week in education news. Click through for headlines from this past week.
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Mijares: Communication is vital to the success of OCDE and Orange County schools

Al Mijares August 14, 2015
As part of a strategic effort to strengthen collaboration and engagement, "OCDE is in the process of enhancing and expanding its communications presence by leveraging the latest media platforms to deliver news and information that is accessible, relevant, compelling and credible," writes Dr. Al Mijares, Orange County superintendent of schools. Click through to read the superintendent's latest column.
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OC Health Care Agency offers tips for keeping cool during the weekend heat wave

Ian Hanigan August 13, 2015
The mercury is once again on the rise in Southern California, with local temperatures expected to top 95 degrees over the weekend. Click through to read the latest precautions from the Orange County Health Care Agency.
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