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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

April 21 lecture featuring Sarah Lewis expected to draw business and education leaders

Ian Hanigan April 16, 2015
Renowned author, historian, curator and critic Sarah Lewis will be the featured speaker at the sixth annual Creative Edge Lecture Tuesday, April 21 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. “Breakthrough! What We All Can Learn From The World’s Greatest Innovators” starts at 9:30 a.m., and tickets are available to the public at $35 each. [...]
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OCDE’s Academic Decathlon, Inside the Outdoors participate in day of giving

Staff reports April 16, 2015
The Orange County Department of Education is joining the Orange County Community Foundation in an effort to raise money for 345 nonprofit organizations during the first-ever i♥OC Giving Day. This year’s goal is to raise $2 million in a 30-hour span, and OCDE has not one but two programs participating – the Orange County Academic Decathlon and Inside the Outdoors. [...]
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Mijares: New online assessments will produce detailed feedback to refine instruction

Al Mijares April 15, 2015
The state's new English and math assessments "challenge students to think critically, draw conclusions and cite evidence. As a result, we expect to have more detailed information than we’ve ever had before to indicate which skills and content areas have been mastered," writes Dr. Al Mijares, Orange County Superintendent of Schools. Click through to read the superintendent's latest column.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month aims to raise awareness of abuse — and how to report it

Staff reports April 14, 2015
Since 1983, Child Abuse Prevention Month has been a time for communities to work together to prevent child abuse. During the month of April, we are all encouraged to learn the signs of child abuse, and how to report it, and we are asked to commit to be a part of the solution. [...]
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OCDE teams with Kaiser Permanente, St. Jude to bring Fit Kid Centers to schools (video)

Ian Hanigan April 13, 2015
Chris Corliss wants kids to move more and eat healthy. And that’s precisely why he started the Orange County Department of Education’s Move More Eat Healthy at School initiative, which aims to make both choices a little easier for students across the county. [...]
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In the news: Robotics students win competitions and solve real-world problems, new web-based state assessments begin and more

Staff reports April 10, 2015
It’s Friday, April 10, and here's a recap of local education news stories from this past week. Click through for links to recent articles about OC schools.

OCDE helps Ocean View School District recoup general fund revenue

Ian Hanigan April 8, 2015
With support from the Orange County Department of Education, the Ocean View School District has been granted an attendance credit by the state that will restore approximately $800,000 worth of potentially lost general fund revenue for the 2015-16 fiscal year. [...]
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What apps are your kids using? Here are 10 anonymous and (mostly) secret apps

Staff reports April 7, 2015
Kids and teens are voracious consumers of apps that let them easily text, chat, meet people, share pictures and post videos – often anonymously. While it’s no secret that children are sharing more information than ever before, they are increasingly drawn to sites that tout anonymity. [...]
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In the news: School bus driver is a hero, Ducks land in Fullerton and more

Staff reports April 3, 2015
It's the end of the week and once again we bring you a roundup of education related stories you may have missed. Click through for links to recent articles about OC schools.
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CHEP Expo highlights achievements of students enrolled in independent study

Staff reports April 2, 2015
The Community Home Education Program held its annual CHEP Expo on March 31. The event is both an exhibition and celebration of the CHEP students' academic and personal achievements throughout the school year. [...]
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