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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
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OC dominates at National History Day-California with 24 championship projects

Ian Hanigan April 25, 2024
Orange County students once again demonstrated keen historical analysis while showcasing their creativity at this year’s National History Day-California competition,...
GGUSD earns NAMM Foundation award

NAMM Foundation awards schools for orchestrating student success through music education

Jennifer Nguyen April 25, 2024
The NAMM Foundation is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Best Communities for Music Education Awards by honoring more than...

WATCH: Bolsa Grande High drives civic learning with OCDE’s support

Vicky Nguyen April 24, 2024
Students at Bolsa Grande High School are leading the charge in civic engagement, supported by the Orange County Department of Education in their pursuit of the State Seal of Civic Engagement.  Since its establishment in September 2020, the State Seal...
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Goal-oriented: Annual Hope Cup Soccer Tournament champions inclusion

Ian Hanigan April 23, 2024
More than 600 students with special needs showcased their soccer skills and sportsmanship at the annual Hope Cup Soccer Tournament,...
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Gilbert High’s sports program empowers at-promise students, boosting grades and attendance

Vicky Nguyen April 22, 2024
Gilbert High School is celebrating two years of its Sports Intervention Program, aimed at re-engaging at-promise 11th- and 12th-grade students....
San Juan Hills High School student Ryan Hickman is kicking off a five-week beach clean-up campaign starting April 20. (Courtesy of Ryan's Recycling Company)

Weekly roundup: Capistrano student plans to make waves with beach clean-up campaign, and more

Madeline Gray April 19, 2024
At just 14 years old, San Juan Hills High School student Ryan Hickman has dedicated much of his free time to recycling and collecting roughly 2 million bottles and cans from beaches, lakes and rivers with the help of volunteers....
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OCDE invites teachers to the 2024 AP in the OC Summer Institute

Vicky Nguyen April 18, 2024
The 2024 AP in the OC Summer Institute, hosted by the Orange County Department of Education, is set to kick...
Dr. Carolee Ogata

Huntington Beach Union High School District names Dr. Carolee Ogata as new superintendent

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2024
The Huntington Beach Union High School District has wrapped up its search for a new superintendent, with a familiar face...
Hope View Elementary School students perform their original song, "Stop and Think" in a video produced by OCDE's Media Services.

WATCH: Hope View fifth-graders unite against drugs through music

Madeline Gray April 17, 2024
Through a familiar tune and original lyrics, a class at Hope View Elementary School is spreading the message to “stop and think” before taking part in alcohol and drug use.  OCDE’s Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Team recently led Ocean...
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CalKIDS program aims to boost college savings for 3.6 million eligible students

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2024
The California Kids Investment and Development Savings program, or CalKIDS, was established in 2022 to help children from low-income families...
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