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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
Inside the Outdoors program naturalists lead group activities with students. (Courtesy of Inside the Outdoors)

Inside the Outdoors to welcome Orange County students at Summer Day Camp

Madeline Gray April 13, 2023
From exploring the elements to navigating hiking trails, Orange County students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of...
VSA festival crowd from above

Arts festival to celebrate Orange County artists with disabilities on April 29

Vicky Nguyen April 12, 2023
The 47th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival is returning to MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana on April 29...
Westminster High School student Ashley Nguyen and Battelle climate scientists

Westminster STEM student named national winner of Battelle Climate Challenge

Madeline Gray April 11, 2023
With rising sea levels projected to erode two-thirds of California’s coast in the next 100 years, Westminster High School senior Ashley Nguyen decided to develop a restoration method made from seeds, sea mud, clay and silt to help strengthen eelgrass...
OC Registrar of Voters

Secretary of State encourages students to pre-register to vote

Vicky Nguyen April 10, 2023
Young people have a voice in what their future looks like, and that’s what Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber...
Warner Middle School students, staff and Westminster School District board members

Weekly roundup: Westminster students win STEM contest with innovative anxiety treatment, Fullerton opens community center, and more

Madeline Gray April 7, 2023
Approximately 12 million American adults experience panic attacks or a panic disorder at some point in their lives. These are...
FSD Nicolas Community Center ribbon-cutting event

Fullerton School District opens new community center to help families thrive

Vicky Nguyen April 5, 2023
Empty seats were scarce in the multipurpose room at Nicolas Junior High as families packed the room on March 30, eager to find out how the new community center will help thousands of people with students attending the Fullerton School...
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California school enrollment falls for sixth straight year but numbers may be stabilizing

Ian Hanigan April 4, 2023
California’s public school enrollment has dropped for the sixth straight year, but data released by the state Department of Education...
OCDE Orange County Schools Career Fair

Eleven school districts to join OCDE spring Career Fair on April 29

Vicky Nguyen April 3, 2023
Are you considering a career in education, or are you an educator looking for a new opportunity to serve students? ...
Marina High School sophomore AJ Lopez

Weekly roundup: Power soccer players wow Marina High students, OC Civic Learning Celebration, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 31, 2023
All eyes were on Marina High School sophomore student AJ Lopez as he zipped down the basketball court in his wheelchair during a power soccer game on March 28.  Held on campus during fourth period and lunch, school leaders invited...
Seal of Civic Engagement

OCDE to host OC Civic Learning Celebration on April 27

Vicky Nguyen March 29, 2023
Continuing its support for youth civic engagement, the Orange County Department of Education is partnering with the American Board of...
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