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An aerial view shows emergency crews cooling a large industrial storage tank with water at the site of the Garden Grove chemical leak as mist rises from the facility.

Garden Grove chemical leak: OC school districts adjust operations as emergency response continues

Staff reports May 24, 2026
Sierra Vista Middle School students Aryan Shah, Krish Marfatia, Kaito Yamashita and Davis Barbee win the Stephenson Family Award for Sports History at the NHD-CA contest earlier this month.

Orange County claims state-leading honors at National History Day, sends 21 students to finals

Madeline Gray May 22, 2026
Students participating in the OC GRIP program gather at Angel Stadium before the Los Angeles Angels’ May 19 game against the Oakland Athletics.

Weekly roundup: Sports Illustrated highlights OC GRIP mentorship event at Angel Stadium, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 22, 2026
From left, Rebekah Rylant of Don Juan Avila Middle School in the Capistrano Unified School District, Rolando Vivar of Fulton Middle School in the Fountain Valley School District and Pam McShea of Dysinger Elementary School in the Centralia Elementary School District were recognized with 2025-26 Outstanding PAL Advisor Awards from the Orange County Department of Education.

OCDE PAL team honors six campuses, three advisors for building positive school environments

Vicky Nguyen May 21, 2026
Aissa (left) and a fellow cast member performing in University High School's "Dreamland."

Student from Connections at University High DHH program brings artistic ASL to school musical

Nathaniel Martinez May 20, 2026
Estancia High School students stand beside a rebuilt Snoopy doghouse they helped construct as part of a project supporting Costa Mesa’s annual Snoopy House display.

Estancia High students help restore Costa Mesa’s Snoopy House display

Vicky Nguyen December 1, 2025
When the Snoopy House display returns to Costa Mesa City Hall on Dec. 12, Estancia High School students will see their work featured among the updated decorations.
Students unfurling giant U.S. flag

WATCH: Sunburst debuts inspirational film ahead of Thanksgiving break

Ian Hanigan November 26, 2025
Sunburst Youth Academy in Los Alamitos premiered an inspirational short film on Tuesday night to celebrate the progress of its...
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: On gratitude, community and lifting others up

Stefan Bean November 25, 2025
If you’ve heard me speak this year, you know I often talk about what it means to lift others up. At its core, the idea is simple: Each of us has the ability to inspire and empower those around us...
A student in a Lakers jersey stands beside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. Stefan Bean

WATCH: NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar helps launch Skyhook Foundation partnership with OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors

Ian Hanigan November 25, 2025
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joined students at Thomas Edison Elementary to launch a new outdoor STEM partnership between his Skyhook Foundation and OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors. The celebration included 3,000 donated Adidas shoes and backpacks for Anaheim students.
Teachers at Los Alamitos Elementary School sport their custom “six seven” shirts — many of them hand-designed — to celebrate the 67th day of the school year with students.

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos Elementary teachers surprise students with ‘six seven’ spirit day, and more

Vicky Nguyen November 21, 2025
If you can’t beat them, join them. That seems to be the approach for teachers and students at the Los...
Dr. Stefan Bean is onstage holding a microphone as three event hosts stand and applaud behind him during the OC Influencers for Good Celebration; a screen beside the stage displays his name and award.

County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean named 2025 Community Pillar of Influence for Education

Ian Hanigan November 21, 2025
County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean was named the 2025 Community Pillar of Influence for Education, joining four leaders recognized for strengthening Orange County. He was also recently honored by the Orange County Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the California Association of Asian and Pasifika Leaders in Education.
Award recipients, representatives from Cox Communications, local elected officials’ offices, Dr. Bean and OCDE staff gather for a group photo following the ceremony.

Outstanding STEM Educator Awards celebrate innovation and leadership in OC schools

Vicky Nguyen November 20, 2025
Twelve Orange County educators and partners were recognized Wednesday for their innovation, leadership and commitment to advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
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Orange County leads state in students earning the State Seal of Civic Engagement

Vicky Nguyen November 18, 2025
Nearly 5,300 Orange County high school students earned the State Seal of Civic Engagement during the 2024–25 school year, according to recently released data from the California Department of Education.
Bright Futures Foundation logo behind smiling children

Introducing the Orange County Schools Bright Futures Foundation: New nonprofit to bolster support for students

Ian Hanigan November 18, 2025
An independent foundation has launched to help expand educational opportunities for students across the county. The Orange County Schools Bright Futures Foundation will be led by David Blair, who brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience.
Westminster School District officials including Superintendent Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen and Johnson Middle School Principal Daniel Owens cut the ribbon on the opening of the Helping Hands Food Pantry. (Courtesy of Westminster School District)

Weekly roundup: Westminster food pantry offers helping hand to families, Los Alamitos cheer to represent US at finals, and more

Madeline Gray November 14, 2025
As the holiday season approaches and families feel the strain of rising food costs, the Westminster School District has expanded...
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