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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

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

Mental Health Awareness Month: How OCDE is making mental health a year-round focus

Ian Hanigan May 3, 2024

Every year, the entire month of May is dedicated to raising mental health awareness. But efforts to address and support...

Golden West College professor Keisha Cosand is announced as a 2025 Orange County Teacher of the Year finalist on Thursday, May 2.

OCDE names the 2025 Orange County Teachers of the Year with surprise visits

Madeline Gray May 2, 2024

On Thursday morning, marching band musicians played a triumphant tune while the spirit squad cheered on Huntington Beach High School...

Kennedy High stands out as Anaheim Union district earns three Civic Learning Awards

Ian Hanigan May 2, 2024

Three schools in the Anaheim Union High School District have been recognized with 2024 Civic Learning Awards. Now in its 11th year, the awards program is sponsored by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and California Chief Justice Patricia...

OC Pathways student ambassadors Mark Vickman and Finn Sapeta interview Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes at the Student AI Convening on Thursday, April 25.

WATCH: Artificial intelligence convening led by OCDE amplifies student voices

Madeline Gray May 1, 2024

Orange County high schoolers hosted a first-of-its-kind event on Thursday, April 25 to broaden their peers’ knowledge about the artificial...

Garden Grove Unified cook named one of California’s Classified School Employees of the Year

Vicky Nguyen May 1, 2024

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced the 2024 California Classified School Employees of the Year — a group...

OC Board of Education begins search for next county superintendent

Ian Hanigan May 1, 2024

The Orange County Board of Education is gearing up to appoint a new county superintendent of schools following the news of Dr. Al Mijares’ retirement. Citing health issues, Mijares announced last week that he will step down from the role...

Trabuco Elementary leads the way as OC schools pick up 2024 Green Ribbon Awards

Ian Hanigan April 29, 2024

Surrounded by the heavily wooded O’Neill Regional Park, Trabuco Elementary School is well positioned to integrate the natural world into...

Orange County high schools rank among nation’s best in latest U.S. News list

Ian Hanigan April 29, 2024

Sure, school rankings aren’t the sole measure of academic success. But it’s noteworthy that dozens of campuses throughout Orange County...

Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares

County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares to step down in June, citing health issues

Ian Hanigan April 26, 2024

Dr. Al Mijares, who has led the Orange County Department of Education for over a decade as the county’s 11th superintendent of schools, has announced that he plans to retire at the end of June. In collaboration with district superintendents...

Student Brandy Figueroa, from the Santa Ana Unified School District, received acceptance letters from 15 universities.

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana student earns 15 college acceptances, OCDE supports civic education efforts, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 26, 2024

A Segerstrom High School senior, 17-year-old Brandy Figueroa, is on track to graduate with a 4.74 GPA and has received...