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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
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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
Ben Case with Al Mijares

OC music educator is a 2023 California Teacher of the Year

Ian Hanigan October 13, 2022
An instrumental music instructor from the Irvine Unified School District has been named one of five California Teachers of the...
Al Mijares at his desk

Mijares: National fentanyl crisis is like nothing we’ve ever seen before

Al Mijares October 11, 2022
Our country has long likened its drug prevention efforts to a war, marshaling resources at the local, state and national...
Maya Benham

Saddleback Valley Unified alum aces Advanced Placement drawing exam

Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022
An alumnae from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District aced a college-level Advanced Placement exam in spring 2022.  Maya Benham, now majoring in art and design at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, was one of only 343...
The Punies

OCDE unveils ‘The Punies’ lesson series based on podcast produced by Kobe Bryant

Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022
Long before his days of domination on the Los Angeles Lakers, legendary Kobe Bryant knew all too well what it...
One Million Batteries Oxford Academy

Weekly roundup: Oxford Academy student aims to recycle one million batteries, district celebrates anniversary, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 7, 2022
A high school junior from Oxford Academy is on a quest to save the planet, one used battery at a...
Community Indicators Report graphic

Latest community indicators report breaks down education, housing and economic trends in OC

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2022
Even through a pandemic, Orange County’s high school graduation rate continued to climb, hitting a high of 91.4 percent in 2021. And about 57 percent of those recent graduates met UC or CSU admission requirements, exceeding the state’s average and...
Sherwood Forest students

Welcome to Sherwood Forest: Outdoor learning space promotes curiosity through nature

Vicky Nguyen October 5, 2022
An unused piece of land that was part of the Orangethorpe Elementary School campus has been transformed into an outdoor...
WSD Anniversary Celebration

VIDEO: Westminster School District celebrates its 150th anniversary, reflects on history

Vicky Nguyen October 3, 2022
The Westminster School District’s mission is “building tomorrow’s leaders today.” In recognition of its 150th anniversary, the district recently reflected...
Ocean View High School student gives teacher a cup of coffee.

Weekly roundup: Coffee cart teaches students career skills, OC Children’s Book Festival returns, and more

Madeline Gray September 29, 2022
A class project has turned into a fully-functioning business for Ocean View High School students as they transform into campus baristas with the help of the Ocean Brew Coffee Cart. The Daily Pilot reported that Ocean View teacher Courtney Gillett...
La Quinta High School Music Teacher Darlene Machacon

La Quinta High music teacher honored for educational excellence

Madeline Gray September 29, 2022
La Quinta High School teacher Darlene Machacon’s efforts to create music-making opportunities while meeting students’ needs have earned her recognition...
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