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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
Participants visit vendor tables during the inaugural Thrive Resource Fair in 2024, hosted by the Orange County Department of Education.

OCDE’s Thrive Resource Fair to connect school staff with tools and services in September

Vicky Nguyen September 4, 2025
Quick look: More than 60 vendors will take part in OCDE’s second annual Thrive Resource Fair on Sept. 25 at...
Daniel Tamayo presenting at the International Translation Day celebration.

OCDE to celebrate International Translation Day with keynote and networking event

Vicky Nguyen September 3, 2025
Quick look: OCDE will host its second annual International Translation Day celebration on Sept. 30 at its Costa Mesa campus....
A representative from the Orange County Registrar of Voters shares voter registration information with attendees at the San Juan Summer Nights Concert series in San Juan Capistrano on June 18.

High School Voter Education Week to engage students in democratic process

Vicky Nguyen September 2, 2025
This year's second High School Voter Education Week will take place Sept. 15 through Sept. 26. The statewide initiative encourages students to learn about elections and preregister to vote, with resources available through the Secretary of State and the California Department of Education.

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High unveils new athletics center, ABC7 reporter spotlights alma mater, and more

Madeline Gray August 29, 2025
From a three-court gymnasium with 2,000-seat bleachers to a weight training suite with outdoor plyometric exercise zones, the new Griffin...

Cypress High School student, educator named 2025 Bezos Scholars

Vicky Nguyen August 26, 2025
Cypress High School senior Parsmi Rajput and teacher Shelley Hawkins have been named 2025 Bezos Scholars, joining a cohort of just 17 student-educator teams worldwide. Their Community Change Project will focus on creating a resource hub to connect students and families with critical services.
Sujie Shin, Jami Parsons and Cecelia Leong stand in front of a poster highlighting California’s commitment to cut chronic absenteeism by 50 percent over five years.

OCDE contributes resources to new statewide attendance guide

Ian Hanigan August 25, 2025
OCDE contributed resources to the new California Attendance Guide, unveiled at a statewide news conference led by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond. The guide highlights strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism, supporting the state’s goal of cutting rates by 50 percent over five years.
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Heat advisory in effect for Orange County through Saturday evening

Ian Hanigan August 22, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for parts of Orange County that will remain in effect through...
Beckman High School juniors Nimeesha Komatireddy, Serena Chan, Sarah Chan, Angeline Doan and Kirana Lai were recognized for their project Second Pulse, which focuses on improving healthcare access and education for first-generation immigrant families.

Weekly roundup: OC students named Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness, California expands transitional kindergarten access, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 22, 2025
Students from the Tustin and Irvine unified school districts are among 500 Gen Zers from 27 states selected for the...
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2025-26 school year: Here’s a roundup of back-to-school posts from social media

Vicky Nguyen August 20, 2025
From festive balloon arches to red carpet welcomes, schools across Orange County are greeting students this August with celebrations that signal the start of the year. To highlight the first-day excitement and the community spirit surrounding these moments, the OCDE...
Dr. Stefan Bean speaks from the stage to an audience of mental health professionals at the School-Based Mental Health Summit in Costa Mesa.

WATCH: OCDE-led School-Based Mental Health Summit kicks off year of support for students

Ian Hanigan August 19, 2025
OCDE’s School-Based Mental Health Summit united hundreds of counselors, psychologists and other professionals to prepare for the year ahead, spotlighting the vital role of wellness in student success.
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