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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
mathematics lesson

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
Dr. Christopher Brown

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...
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...
Dr. Sonia Llamas

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 new associate superintendent of Educational Services.  Dr. Sonia R. Llamas has spent the past 11 years with the Santa Ana...
Los Alamitos class of 2023 celebrates its 100% graduation rate. (Los Alamitos Unified School District)

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...
Seal of Civic Engagement

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...
Students from La Habra High School celebrate their graduation ceremony. (Courtesy of Fullerton Union High School District)

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 caps as they mark the end of their secondary education. The 2023 graduating class has become the first to attend...
Eight Orange County students are awarded scholarships from the Angels Baseball Foundation.(Courtesy of Angels Baseball)

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...
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School students give Superintendent Tony Thurmond and other officials a tour around their campus.

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...
2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee Aaron Lim

Orange County student competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Vicky Nguyen June 1, 2023
With hundreds of guests in attendance and broadcast cameras recording for millions of viewers across the country, 14-year-old student Aaron Lim represented Orange County in National Harbor, Maryland as he competed in the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday....
GGUSD Monroe Elementary International Day

Garden Grove Unified spotlights students and staff during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Vicky Nguyen May 31, 2023
The Garden Grove Unified School District is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing its own staff...
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