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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

Mesa View Middle School students took part in an aerial art project, creating a live image of a humpback whale for the Art for the Sky program. (Screenshot courtesy of Daniel Dancer)

Weekly roundup: Mesa View students create 130-foot whale art in campuswide project, and more

Madeline Gray December 5, 2025

The Cambodian Center in Santa Ana assisted OCDE in hosting several community engagement sessions where participants shared their hopes for the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum.

OCDE seeks feedback on model curriculum draft through community engagement sessions

Vicky Nguyen November 16, 2023

The Orange County Department of Education is partnering with several community organizations to hold a series of interactive engagement sessions,...

Parenting OC magazine's Top Teachers of Orange County from 2019.

Parenting OC seeks nominees for School Heroes of Orange County awards

Madeline Gray November 15, 2023

Each year, Parenting OC selects some of the best and brightest education professionals from a countywide pool of nominees for...

Weekly roundup: High-profile fans wish San Clemente Tritons luck ahead of playoffs, Teachers of the Year honored, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 9, 2023

Support continues to pour in for the San Clemente Tritons as they gear up for an intense matchup on Friday against St. John Bosco High School in a CIF-SS Division 1 playoff game. According to reporter Steve Fryer from the...

The 2024 Orange County Teacher of the Year finalists are congratulated by Mickey and Minnie at the Disneyland Hotel on Nov. 6.

Orange County Teachers of the Year gala applauds top educators

Madeline Gray November 7, 2023

Sixty-two teachers were celebrated for “Teaching with Heart” at the 2024 Orange County Teachers of the Year ceremony at the...

West Orange Elementary School's Mathematics Academy

Educational programs from Orange County honored with 2023 Golden Bell Awards

Vicky Nguyen November 6, 2023

The Orange County Department of Education and several local school districts have been honored with prestigious Golden Bell Awards for...

Westminster High School Club de Español celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Weekly roundup: OC schools celebrate Día de los Muertos, Sunburst Youth Academy stuns at drill competition, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 3, 2023

Schools across Orange County joined communities around the world in honoring loved ones who’ve died by celebrating Día de los Muertos. The two-day celebration, which is also known as Day of the Dead, is annually observed on Nov. 1 and...

Inside the Outdoors program naturalists host Anaheim Elementary School District parents for a field trip to Santiago Oaks Regional Park on Oct. 26. (Courtesy of Anaheim Elementary School District)

OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors guides Anaheim families on nature exploration trip

Madeline Gray November 3, 2023

On Thursday, Oct. 26, Inside the Outdoors and the Anaheim Elementary School District led a group of 54 learners —...

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero visits Dale Junior High on Oct. 23 to award staff and students with a 2023 Civic Learning Award of Excellence. (Courtesy of the Judicial Council of California)

Weekly roundup: Chief Justice awards top civics education award to Anaheim schools, La Habra campuses celebrate increased attendance, and more

Madeline Gray October 27, 2023

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero visited Dale Junior High School and Gilbert High School on Monday, Oct. 23 to honor...

Juvenile justice program gives a glimpse into students’ lives through essay contest

Vicky Nguyen October 26, 2023

Eighteen students residing in the Orange County Juvenile Hall recently gave people a glimpse into their lives through writing and art. Held in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education and Orange County Probation Department, the Juvenile Justice Commission...

La Habra City School District’s Attendance Champions program encourages student success

Vicky Nguyen October 25, 2023

Ladera Palma Elementary School students have a few more days of bragging rights as the La Habra City School District’s...