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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

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...

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...

Woodbridge High places third, OC students earn honors at the California Academic Decathlon

Madeline Gray March 28, 2023

With months of academic decathlon preparation in the books, Orange County students reached new heights, placing among the top scorers at the 44th annual California Academic Decathlon on March 25. After winning its sixth Orange County Academic Decathlon championship in...

Local ACSA chapter recognizes 18 Orange County educational leaders for excellence

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2023

The local Association of California School Administrators chapter unveiled its list of 18 exemplary educational leaders on March 24. Established...

Weekly roundup: Loara High retires jersey of softball alum, county names classified employees of the year, and more

Madeline Gray March 24, 2023

After playing professional softball and competing in the Olympic games, former Loara High School softball star Lauren Lappin returned to...

Westminster School District leaders welcome Superintendent Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen

Westminster School District selects Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen to fill superintendent vacancy

Ian Hanigan March 23, 2023

After reviewing more than 30 qualified candidates, the Westminster School District has a new superintendent. Westminster’s Board of Education voted Thursday to confirm the appointment of Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen, who previously served in the same role for the Orange...

Marina High School students beautification project

Marina High’s Helping Hands club welcomes spring with a beautification project

Vicky Nguyen March 22, 2023

As students, staff and school community members visit Marina High’s administrative building in the coming weeks, they will be welcomed...

Garden Grove eighth-grader voices lead role in Nickelodeon’s ‘Bossy Bear’

Madeline Gray March 21, 2023

Middle schoolers at Irvine Intermediate School may know Jayden Ham as an eighth-grader who enjoys creating pixelated animations and taking...

Title with star Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

OCDE announces the 2023 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Vicky Nguyen March 20, 2023

The 2023 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year are nine exemplary school workers who pour their hearts into the roles and communities they serve. On Monday, the Orange County Department of Education announced this year’s winners from a...

NMUSD Spyder Lab at Back Bay High School

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa’s Spyder Lab gives students business skills, MTSS conference opens registration, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 17, 2023

There was a time when Back Bay High School senior Davian Gonzalez didn’t look forward to going to school or...