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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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Former students from segregated campus reunite nearly 80 years later to reflect on legacy of Mendez v. Westminster

Ian Hanigan July 25, 2023
Socorro “Coco” Puebla gently traced her finger over the black and white image of 40 schoolchildren, casually recalling the names...
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7 questions — and answers — about charter schools in California

Ian Hanigan July 24, 2023
What are charter schools? How are they authorized? And how do they differ from traditional public schools? We’ve compiled a...
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Weekly roundup: Newport Harbor water polo team wins big at Junior Olympics, California MTSS conference hosts 3,400 educators, and more

Madeline Gray July 21, 2023
A team of Newport Harbor High School students scored first place in the 18-and-under division at the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics competition Tuesday. The four-day event culminated with a final match for the Sailors against SoCal Water Polo club...
Orange County high schoolers Kristen Lew, Nataly Lopez, Cecy Rivera and Cassandra Mapanao have been chosen as 2023 Bank of America Student Leaders.

Bank of America names four Orange County Student Leaders in civic leadership program

Madeline Gray July 20, 2023
Four Orange County high school juniors and seniors have been tapped as Bank of America Student Leaders this summer to...
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VIDEO: Nearly 3,400 educators gather in Orange County for sixth annual MTSS conference

Staff reports July 18, 2023
The sixth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute kicked off on Tuesday, July 18, bringing 3,400 educational leaders from across...
Dr. Stephen Bayne of the Irvine Unified School District and OCDE Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes

VIDEO: Safe Schools Conference unites educators, law enforcement behind student safety

Ian Hanigan July 17, 2023
In a powerful show of solidarity, last week’s Safe Schools Conference brought together more than 610 educators, law enforcement representatives and community leaders from 14 U.S. states and Canada behind the common cause of campus safety and security. Organized by...
Kreative Kiddos, a nonprofit organization, holds workshops to teach children STEAM lessons.

Weekly roundup: Tustin students teach STEM to children in need, tips to help prevent summer learning loss, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 14, 2023
A group of high school students from Tustin Unified are celebrating three years of providing fun-filled, interactive STEAM workshops for...
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OCDE launches online training to support families experiencing homelessness, raise McKinney-Vento awareness

Madeline Gray July 13, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education has launched an online training to connect community organizations with supports and resources to...
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OCDE joins Orange County Business Council to launch 10 Education Essentials for local families

Madeline Gray July 10, 2023
From tracking students’ grades to helping them apply for colleges, understanding the education system can be a key ingredient for parents in the recipe for their child’s academic and vocational success. In order to provide additional support and insight to...
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Weekly roundup: Student artists with disabilities to be featured at Bowers Museum, teacher hosts summer story time, and more

Madeline Gray July 7, 2023
Through the month of July, the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana will be home to artwork designed by student artists...
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