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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
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Future of work: New report predicts which jobs — and skills — will survive automation

Ian Hanigan October 30, 2018
Experts and economists have in recent years sounded the alarm on jobs believed to be vulnerable to automation, artificial intelligence...
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Disneyland Resort donates $55,000 to launch hands-on science lessons in Anaheim

Fermin Leal October 27, 2018
Disneyland Resort and the Orange County Department of Education have launched a program to bring hands-on science lessons to Anaheim...
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Weekly roundup: Water-efficient landscaping in GGUSD, a fitness center dedication, SAT scores and more

Ian Hanigan October 26, 2018
The new landscaping at Bolsa Grande High is more than just a beautification project — it’s an “outdoor laboratory,” according to one teacher. As the Orange County Register reports, Bolsa Grande is one of three high schools in the Garden Grove...
Students on computers participating in online gaming

Free esports webinar for parents, educators will look at the benefits of competitive gaming

Ian Hanigan October 26, 2018
The North America Scholastic Esports Federation, which began as an Orange County league, is hosting a free webinar next week...
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Can you guess how much OC schools received from the lottery last year?

Fermin Leal October 24, 2018
The amount Orange County school districts generate from the lottery might not amount to Mega Millions, but they do receive...
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Weekly roundup: Dodgeball tourney nets cash for schools, OC students participate in ShakeOut, and more

Fermin Leal October 19, 2018
More than 400 players, including students from Laguna Beach area elementary, middle and high schools, competed in an annual dodgeball tournament this week to help raise money for local schools. The Orange County Register reported that the the popular event...
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Mijares: Orange County students are making a difference through kindness

Al Mijares October 18, 2018
In December 2016, sixth-grade teacher Mandy Kelly asked her class at Trabuco Mesa Elementary School in the Saddleback Valley Unified...
student under desk during earthquake drill

Are you ready for a big quake? OC schools to prepare with the Great California ShakeOut

Fermin Leal October 17, 2018
Scores of students, teachers and other school staff will drop, cover and hold Thursday as part of the Great California ShakeOut....
students in classroom testing

Orange Unified provided SAT, PSAT to 8,000 high school students

Fermin Leal October 16, 2018
As part of a growing statewide effort to have more students take the SAT and PSAT, the Orange Unified School District provided the exams at no cost to about 8,000 students earlier this month. This is the third straight year...
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Weekly roundup: OCC to build on-campus housing, local students spread kindness, and more

Ian Hanigan October 12, 2018
In a region increasingly defined by high housing costs, Orange Coast College is poised to become the first community college...
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