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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 cadet with stylist

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
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
2023 Orange County Teachers of the Year finalists

Top educators of 2023 honored at Orange County Teachers of the Year dinner

Vicky Nguyen November 1, 2022
“The rewards of teaching” was the theme for the 2023 Orange County Teachers of the Year dinner celebration at the...
Coastline ROP Board Meeting

Not-for-profit AI program encourages students to pursue careers in STEM

Madeline Gray October 31, 2022
STEM students from the Irvine and Tustin unified school districts were awarded for their dynamic innovations at this year’s Intel...
Sunburst Academy Class 30 cadet Abigail Ramirez practice rap lyrics with musician Jamie Ross.

Weekly roundup: Sunburst cadets channel their emotions through music, statewide student assessment results are in, and more

Madeline Gray October 28, 2022
Making beats, writing lyrics and becoming leaders — this is what the past week on the Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy campus looked like for cadets as they participated in a five-day hip-hop and arts education workshop. Grizzly Magazine, a California...
GGUSD leaders

Garden Grove Unified launches anonymous reporting app to improve school safety

Vicky Nguyen October 27, 2022
Achieving student safety and mental wellness are races without finish lines for campuses and districts across Orange County.  After significantly...
Juvenile Justice Commission essay contest event

Juvenile justice program students reflect on the ‘perfect world’ in essay contest

Vicky Nguyen October 25, 2022
Everyone has a story to tell, but it can take time and trust for them to open up and let...
Classroom

OC students outperform peers on assessments that reflect pandemic-era disruptions

Ian Hanigan October 24, 2022
Along with marking the first full year of in-person instruction in the age of COVID-19, the 2021-22 school year saw the return of universal statewide testing.  As expected, assessment results released Monday by the California Department of Education revealed the...
Shannon Bennett GGUSD

Weekly roundup: OCDE honors Santiago High teacher for alcohol and drug prevention, Laguna Beach High senior makes history, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 21, 2022
A health teacher from Santiago High School received a surprise visit from her students, family and representatives from the Orange...
La Quinta High School student Phuc James Chau Nguyen

Garden Grove Unified student earns global recognition for cancer-detecting toothbrush

Madeline Gray October 20, 2022
A prototype for an early cancer-detecting toothbrush scored high school student Phuc James Chau Nguyen an exclusive spot in the...
CCPA graduation

ACCESS principals work to remove barriers and promote pathways for success

Vicky Nguyen October 18, 2022
A principal carries an immense amount of weight on their shoulders — taking responsibility for the successes and challenges of their school.  In recognition of National Principals Month, which celebrates and honors incredible school leaders for their visionary leadership and...
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#kindness1billion: Here are some acts of kindness shared in 2022

Madeline Gray October 17, 2022
Whether picking up a piece of trash on the sidewalk or donating clothing items to a local shelter, kind acts...
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