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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: OCFA says explosion threat eliminated at compromised tank

Staff reports May 25, 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
The 2018 Classified School Employees of the Year

Meet Orange County’s Classified School Employees of the Year for 2018

Ian Hanigan April 11, 2018
OCDE has announced this year’s top classified school employees for Orange County. Six county finalists were selected from among 64...
students stand on wooden structure over lake

Educators tout how environmental literacy can lead to well-rounded curriculum

Fermin Leal April 11, 2018
Incorporating environmental literacy into the school curriculum can lead to higher test scores, improved student conduct and can help us...
Rosita Elementary students holding a banner in front of the Distinguished Schools banner

How 43 local schools got that ‘Distinguished’ look

Ian Hanigan April 10, 2018
Last week, state education officials announced the selection of 43 Orange County campuses as California Distinguished Schools. The designation, revived after a three-year absence, has long been considered the top honor for public schools in California, rewarding sites based on...
students wearing new wardrobes

Working Wardrobes teams with OCDE to help prep students for jobs

Fermin Leal April 9, 2018
A crisp suit and tie or neatly pressed slacks and a blouse can go a long way in giving one...
A graphic that reads, "OC Education Top Stories"

Weekly roundup: Students’ battle of the books, 43 OC schools win ‘Distinguished’ prize, and more

Fermin Leal April 6, 2018
Anaheim Hills Elementary held its third annual Battle of the Books this spring. But instead of students facing off against...
Fullerton Joint Union High School District working on computer

OCDE to host summit aimed at providing teachers with skills to improve technology in classrooms

Fermin Leal April 3, 2018
Educators hoping to learn how to better incorporate technology into daily lessons while also improving their skills can attend Orange County Department of Education’s EdTechTeam Summit later this month. The two-day event on April 28 and 29, held at the...
Sonora Elementary

State names 43 Orange County campuses as California Distinguished Schools

Fermin Leal April 2, 2018
Forty-three Orange County public schools were named Monday as 2018 California Distinguished Schools, the state’s top honor for campuses. The...
Teachers reviewing materials

New case study spotlights Newport-Mesa’s process for adopting a math curriculum with support from OCDE

Ian Hanigan April 2, 2018
In August 2016, the Newport-Mesa Unified School District embarked on the process of adopting a new math curriculum with matching...
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Weekly roundup: From adversity to honor rolls, state Academic Decathlon results, OC educators honored, and more

Ian Hanigan March 30, 2018
Lorena Cruz believes she might be a dropout statistic if not for the support she received at Laurel House, a shelter for at-risk youth. Instead, the senior at Foothill High School in Tustin is heading to college on the strength...
Michael Matsuda

Anaheim Union superintendent earns statewide honor for expanding civic education

Ian Hanigan March 29, 2018
The California Council for the Social Studies has recognized Anaheim Union High School District Superintendent Michael Matsuda for his work...
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