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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
A note from Dr. Bean

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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Gilbert High School students champion civic engagement by securing bus schedule adjustment

Vicky Nguyen February 8, 2024
Students from Gilbert High School achieved a victory in one of their most recent civic engagement efforts in January.  Through...
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College and Career Ready: Westminster High trio develop AI-powered robotic service animal

Vicky Nguyen February 7, 2024
Three seniors from the Huntington Beach Union High School District paired ingenuity with limited resources to develop an artificial intelligence-powered...
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WATCH: Golden View Elementary celebrates civic engagement, farm stewardship at Environmental Showcase

Ian Hanigan February 6, 2024
Golden View Elementary School recently hosted its annual Environmental Showcase, offering families a unique opportunity to explore the campus, tour its 2.5-acre farm and witness firsthand the distinctive learning experience their children receive through an environmental science lens. Naturally, students...
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WATCH: Action-packed Super Quiz Relay caps this year’s OC Academic Decathlon

Ian Hanigan February 5, 2024
The Orange County Academic Decathlon struck an emotional high note with the Super Quiz Relay on Saturday, and OCDE’s Media...
Katie Porter Congressional App Challenge winners

Congressional App Challenge honors 11 OC high school students for innovations

Vicky Nguyen February 5, 2024
Orange County students responded to the 2023 Congressional App Challenge by showcasing their commitment to using technology for social good....
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Flood watch and wind advisory issued as Southern California braces for major storm

Ian Hanigan February 4, 2024
Southern California was on high alert Sunday, with the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch and wind advisory ahead of a major storm forecast to sweep across the region through Tuesday afternoon. The high-profile weather event is expected to...
2024 Orange County Academic Decathlon Day 1

Weekly roundup: OC ‘Decathletes’ gear up for Super Quiz Relay, Sunburst Youth Academy featured, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 2, 2024
More than 500 students are heading into day two of the 2024 Orange County Academic Decathlon, which is being held...
Newport Harbor High School student in CTE Culinary

CTE Month: Five things to know about Career and Technical Education

Madeline Gray February 1, 2024
Media design, artificial intelligence, culinary arts and automotive technology are just a few of the advanced areas of study making...
Orange County Water District's 2023 Children's Water Education Festival

Children’s Water Education Festival to promote lessons of environmental conservancy

Madeline Gray January 30, 2024
Over the past 26 years, the Orange County Water District has brought water-related and environmental education to nearly 150,000 students in Orange County.  This March, the organization hopes to expand opportunities for students to learn about their local water supply...
Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy

National Center for Urban School Transformation recognizes two Magnolia School District campuses

Ian Hanigan January 30, 2024
Two Magnolia School District campuses have earned prestigious recognition from the National Center for Urban School Transformation.  Dr. Albert Schweitzer...
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