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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
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
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
Edward James Olmos speaks to alternative education students and staff over Zoom.

Edward James Olmos encourages alternative education students to tell their own stories

Madeline Gray October 6, 2023
From the silver screen to the computer screens of OCDE’s Alternative Education program, Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actor Edward...
The ACCESS 2 Character Education team presents their free curriculum resource at a conference.

Alternative education team sparks students’ love of reading with novel-based curriculum

Madeline Gray October 4, 2023
During a routine visit to Century Day School, Orange County Department of Education teacher Ryan Hinkle received a question from...
OC School Nurses Organization fall conference

The Raise Foundation shines light on OC School Nurses Organization’s impact

Vicky Nguyen October 3, 2023
The Orange County School Nurses Organization was recently lauded for going above and beyond in its mission to help keep local school children healthy and safe.  The Orange County School Nurses Organization — or OCSNO — comprises hundreds of dedicated...
Rep. Jimmy Gomez joins Sylvia and Sandra Mendez alongside leaders of Latino organizations to introduce new bill at the Capitol. (Courtesy of Rep. Jimmy Gomez)

Weekly roundup: Bill seeks to rename courthouse after historic Mendez v. Westminster case, Fullerton students build tiny home, and more

Madeline Gray September 29, 2023
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, 34th Congressional District Rep. Jimmy Gomez has proposed a bill to rename a federal...
Orange County Board of Education members with featured speakers at the "Savvy Safety in Public Schools Forum."

VIDEO: Orange County Board of Education hosts school safety forum

Ian Hanigan September 27, 2023
Reports of online predators are on the rise, but parents still hold the key to their children’s safety in the...
Nicolas Junior High School wood shop students

Eighth-graders from Fullerton School District begin tiny home construction project

Vicky Nguyen September 27, 2023
The syllabus for this school year’s advanced wood shop class at Nicolas Junior High includes expanding upon skills acquired in the introductory course, mastering the safe handling of new materials and building hope for a local family. A class of...
Ryan Honary speaks before world leaders

Weekly roundup: Newport Harbor High student speaks before world leaders, OC schools earn Blue Ribbon honors, and more

Vicky Nguyen September 22, 2023
A sophomore from Newport Harbor High School gave a presentation this week before world leaders at the United Nations’ 2023...
Los Alamitos Unified School District board trustees, administrators and community members "cut the ribbon" to open its new WellSpace garden on Sept. 6. (Courtesy of Los Alamitos Unified)

Los Alamitos cultivates mental health support with new outdoor garden for students

Madeline Gray September 20, 2023
Supports for students’ wellness are flourishing in the Los Alamitos Unified School District thanks to a brand-new outdoor retreat on...
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Six Orange County schools earn national Blue Ribbon honors

Vicky Nguyen September 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded six Orange County campuses 2023 National Blue Ribbons, considered the nation’s top honor for individual campuses based on academic achievement.  The recipients are A.G. Cook Elementary School, Susan B. Anthony Elementary School and...
Intel AI Global Impact Festival 2023 graphic

Westminster High students shine at Intel’s AI Global Impact Festival

Ian Hanigan September 19, 2023
A trio of trailblazing students from the Huntington Beach Union High School District has earned two prestigious awards at Intel’s...
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