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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.

Chemical tank update: Officials reduce evac zone; some schools to reopen Tuesday

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
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In the news: OC Teachers of the Year, after-school program in Anaheim, costumed-dodgeball and more

Staff reports October 28, 2016
It’s the Friday before Halloween, so we have a treat for you — a roundup of the top education stories...
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Kindness Korner: Peace Day in the Garden Grove Unified School District

Staff reports October 28, 2016
For students in the Garden Grove Unified School District, kindness came to life last month through a day of peace....
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VIDEO: Hear what the Orange County Teachers of the Year have to say about kindness

Ian Hanigan October 28, 2016
As we posted earlier this week, 63 of the county’s finest educators gathered Tuesday at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, where they were celebrated at the 2017 Orange County Teachers of the Year awards dinner. Leading up to the big ceremony, our Media...
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VIDEO: First-ever OCDE Services Showcase spotlights department’s programs and services

Ian Hanigan October 27, 2016
The Orange County Department of Education hosted its first OCDE Services Showcase on Monday, inviting local educators, businesses and community partners...
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VIDEO: OC’s top educators honored at 2017 Orange County Teachers of the Year awards dinner

Ian Hanigan October 26, 2016
Sixty-three superstar educators from Orange County school districts and community colleges were honored Tuesday evening during a special dinner celebration...
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

Staff reports October 25, 2016
OCDE’s Parent Infant Education and Support — or PIES — program is designed to serve children from birth to 36 months of age who have been diagnosed with hearing loss. The family members work closely with trained educators to provide a...
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In the news: Medieval Times’ educational show, anti-bullying, raising money for cancer research and more

Staff reports October 21, 2016
Another week is in the books, and we’ve got a recap of some of the education news you might have...
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OC Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts commit to month of kindness as part of One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative

Staff reports October 20, 2016
The Girl Scouts of Orange County and the Boy Scouts of America’s Orange County Council are joining forces with OCDE...
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Experts on early learning gather for 2016-17 QualityStart OC Leadership Academy

Ian Hanigan October 17, 2016
More than 80 early learning leaders from across Orange County convened for the launch of the 2016-17 QualityStart OC Leadership Academy series on Oct. 13 at the Delhi Community Center in Santa Ana. Hosted by OCDE’s Early Learning Services team, the series offers...
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In the news: Walk to School Day, documenting the lives of seniors, the OC Pathways Showcase and more

Ian Hanigan October 14, 2016
On this day in 1947, U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager became the first pilot to break the sound barrier in...
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