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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
teachers works with student at during classroom lesson

OCDE receives $15 million to partner with UCLA center to continue work aimed at improving school climate statewide

Fermin Leal July 25, 2018
The state Department of Education has awarded an additional $15 million to a partnership led by the Orange County Department...
Educators from the Huntington Beach City School District

OC educators seek out training that integrates instructional technology, innovation

Ian Hanigan July 23, 2018
When leaders of the Huntington Beach City School District selected a training program to enhance teaching and learning through technology,...
State Superintendent Tom Torlakson, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and former California Education Secretary Dave Long

California educators, law enforcement reps gather in OC for school safety conference

Ian Hanigan July 19, 2018
More than 600 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives have convened in Orange County this week to collaborate and share best practices on critical school safety topics, including bullying, mental health and campus violence. The ninth annual Safe Schools...
Ron Wenkart

Q&A: OCDE’s retiring legal chief reflects on a career serving public schools

Ian Hanigan July 18, 2018
For more than 35 years, Ron Wenkart has been the go-to legal expert for local schools and districts, but his...
A group of students run toward their elementary school

Summer vacation ends for hundreds of students at three OC schools

Fermin Leal July 13, 2018
While scores of students across Orange County are hitting the beach, traveling on summer trips, or just sleeping through the...
A financial aid sign at a college

OCDE, partners lauded for efforts to help foster youth apply for financial aid

Ian Hanigan July 12, 2018
Financial aid can be the difference-maker for those considering college. That’s why students of all backgrounds are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which determines eligibility for grants, fee-waivers and low-interest loans. But...
Students giving a PowerPoint presentation

Newhart Middle School student leaders take aim at the rise in vaping among youth

Ian Hanigan July 11, 2018
This year, a group of student leaders from Newhart Middle School in Capistrano Unified took it upon themselves to tackle a...
Students on computers participating in online gaming

Following successful first season, Orange County’s e-sports league is ready to go national

Ian Hanigan July 9, 2018
Orange County’s high school e-sports league is leveling up. After a successful pilot season that crowned a Fountain Valley High...
Three high school culinary students with trophy

Teen chefs from Valley High School in Santa Ana win fifth national championship

Ian Hanigan July 6, 2018
For the fifth time in seven years, a team of student chefs from Santa Ana has earned first place in a national competition designed to promote tasty and nutritious school meals. Wendy Castanon, Miguel Hernandez and Fernanda Nevarez of Valley...
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Podcast featuring OCDE explains the state’s system for assisting underperforming districts

Ian Hanigan July 5, 2018
Last year, state officials deployed the new California School Dashboard, giving parents, educators and the community a comprehensive and user-friendly look...
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