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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
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OCDE invests in additional mental health coordinators to boost access to support students, districts

Vicky Nguyen March 1, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education continues to expand its efforts to address mental health needs, including supporting local school...
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VIDEO: What’s the role of a county office of education? Here’s a quick look.

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2023
Did you know there are 58 counties in California, and that each has a county office of education? They all...
AUHSD BHM Parade group

Anaheim Union celebrates Black History Month with students’ voices

Vicky Nguyen February 27, 2023
Student voice is influencing the way the Anaheim Union High School District is recognizing and celebrating month-long observances like Black History Month.  In the past, the district would create a single post to publish on its website and different social...
SAUSD We Care Get Help Campaign

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified launches mental health campaign, storm delays return of students from science camps, and more

Madeline Gray February 24, 2023
As the need for mental health supports in schools increases, the Santa Ana Unified School District has launched its own...
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OCDE to host substitute teacher recruitment fair on March 9

Ian Hanigan February 23, 2023
Interested in becoming a substitute teacher?  The Orange County Department of Education will walk candidates through the process during an...
Anaheim Elementary School District superintendent, his family and AESD Board of Education members

Anaheim Elementary superintendent receives Save the Music Foundation Award

Vicky Nguyen February 23, 2023
Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Downing is the 2023 recipient of the Save the Music Foundation’s 18th annual Administrator Award for Distinguished Support of Music Education.  The longtime educator was presented with the honor in Texas at the...
Al Mijares at his desk

Mijares: Latest Ensure Justice conference to examine human trafficking trends, solutions

Al Mijares February 22, 2023
Human trafficking has been described as a modern-day form of slavery that affects millions around the world. It can take...
Dr. Ramon Miramontes

OCDE taps Dr. Ramon Miramontes to serve as deputy superintendent

Ian Hanigan February 21, 2023
For the past five years, Dr. Ramon Miramontes has served with distinction as superintendent of the Buena Park School District....
GGUSD Phillip Nguyen and James Nguyen

Weekly roundup: City Council recognizes two Garden Grove Unified students, Laguna Beach High senior to sing national anthem, and more

Vicky Nguyen February 17, 2023
The Garden Grove City Council brought attention to two scholars from Garden Grove Unified and their achievements during a meeting this week. Bolsa Grande High School junior Phillip Nguyen was selected by the U.S. Department of State to participate in...
AESD Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Program

Anaheim Elementary School District adds Mandarin dual language immersion program with support from community

Vicky Nguyen February 16, 2023
Students in the Anaheim Elementary School District as young as transitional kindergarteners will soon be learning and speaking Mandarin. With...
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