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Students from Segerstrom High School’s Class of 2025 take part in their graduation ceremony on May 28.

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Stefan Bean December 10, 2025
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Dr. Stefan Bean

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Dr. Stefan Bean’s journey to becoming Orange County’s superintendent of schools reads like a movie script, a cinematic tale of resilience and odds overcome. But, as he notes, it’s really a testament to the importance of community. Born in Saigon...
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California MTSS PLI signage

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Ian Hanigan July 17, 2024
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College and Career Preparatory Academy celebrates its class of 2024 during a commencement ceremony on June 7.

WATCH: OCDE’s College and Career Preparatory Academy honors 141 graduates

Madeline Gray July 15, 2024
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Fullerton School District students learn how to build in one of the district's Encore programs.

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Nathaniel Martinez July 12, 2024
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Dr. Stefan Bean

Safe Schools Conference highlights year-round commitment to student safety

Ian Hanigan July 11, 2024
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CTE teacher Michael Poirier poses with Spyder Lab student mentors Davian, Light and Alex at OCDE’s Harbor Learning Center South Campus in Fountain Valley.

OCDE’s ACCESS program sees attendance boost with Spyder Lab partnership

Vicky Nguyen July 10, 2024
Teachers from the Orange County Department of Education’s Harbor Learning Center North and South campuses are facing a unique challenge: Students in the ACCESS program are so enthralled by the hands-on learning experiences they’re receiving in the Spyder Lab, they...
Parents talking to sports training providers.

Fullerton School District introduces dual-focused academic and athletic program

Nathaniel Martinez July 9, 2024
For Fullerton School District students grades six through eight, pursuing dreams of playing professional and collegiate sports will no longer...
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