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Participants and supporters, some dressed in team costumes, cheer from the stands during the Super Quiz Relay at the 2025 Orange County Academic Decathlon.

Academic event season is coming up. Here are some key dates for 2026.

Vicky Nguyen December 16, 2025

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

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

A.I. and Education: OCDE to host three-day professional development series on artificial intelligence

Ian Hanigan June 20, 2023

The Orange County Department of Education will present a three-day professional learning series this fall to help educators better understand...

Alex Linza, third from left, is pictured with FC Cologne recruiter Herbert Biste, coach Jorge Caceres and coach Herbert Zimmerman. (Courtesy of the Linza family)

Weekly roundup: FC Cologne invites Ocean View High student to train overseas, OCDE’s new associate superintendent, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 16, 2023

A rising junior from Ocean View High School was offered a spot on the prestigious FC Cologne International Talent Squad...

Capistrano Unified announces Long Beach educator as its next superintendent

Ian Hanigan June 15, 2023

The Capistrano Unified School District is officially welcoming its new superintendent. Following an extensive five-month search, trustees this week announced the selection of Dr. Christopher Brown, who is currently the assistant superintendent for research, assessment and school improvement in the...

Marina High School students passive solar house build

VIDEO: Marina High School students incorporate passive solar design in tiny home project

Vicky Nguyen June 14, 2023

In the middle of Marina High School, a wooden framework of a tiny house sits as a potential solution for...

Santa Ana Unified’s Dr. Sonia Llamas to join OCDE as associate superintendent of Educational Services

Ian Hanigan June 13, 2023

An accomplished educational leader known for spearheading effective student interventions and fostering positive school environments has been selected as OCDE’s...

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High achieves 100% graduation rate, OC grads lead state in earning civic engagement seal, and more

Madeline Gray June 9, 2023

On June 6, all 733 seniors at Los Alamitos High School completed their school year by walking across the stage of the Santa Ana Bowl to receive their diplomas and cap off four years of hard work. KTLA reported that...

Nearly 4,000 OC students are set to graduate with State Seal of Civic Engagement

Vicky Nguyen June 8, 2023

From organizing beach cleanups on Earth Day to forming a leadership club on campus, Orange County students are earning the...

Congratulations, Class of 2023: A roundup of OC graduation photos from social media

Madeline Gray June 6, 2023

Through the end of June, thousands of Orange County high schoolers will be turning their tassels and tossing their graduation...

Los Angeles Angels name eight Orange County students AVID scholars

Madeline Gray June 5, 2023

Eight Orange County middle school students recently earned the title of Angels 8th grade AVID Scholars by the Angels Baseball Foundation for their achievements in the AVID program. The Los Angeles Angels organization celebrated the class of 2023’s standout scholars...

Weekly roundup: Green Ribbon school welcomes state superintendent, OC student competes for spelling bee title, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 2, 2023

Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary staff along with Saddleback Valley Unified School District leaders welcomed State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and his...