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Kari Adams speaks onstage at the 2025 Thompson Policy Institute Summit on Disability and Inclusion at Chapman University, standing in front of a presentation screen displaying the words “Inclusive Leadership.”

OCDE and Chapman University partnership aims to strengthen inclusive leadership in schools

Ian Hanigan May 27, 2026
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: Evacuation orders lifted as officials declare no further risk to public

Staff reports May 26, 2026
Lainie Rowell, Dr. Stefan Bean and David Blair stand together on the set of the FutureCurrent podcast studio at the Orange County Department of Education.

FutureCurrent: Bright Futures Foundation leader David Blair discusses student-centered innovation

Ian Hanigan May 26, 2026
From left, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, Raelene Velasquez, Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Aller, Sunburst Youth Academy Director Lt. Col. Sarah Rambo, Principal Dinah Ismail, OCDE Executive Director of Special Education Dr. Amita Cloke and OCDE Manager of Human Resources Support Services Lorena Villa pose for a photo during the 2026 California Classified School Employees of the Year recognition ceremony in Sacramento.

Sunburst Youth Academy paraeducator honored as California Classified School Employee of the Year

Vicky Nguyen May 26, 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
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Tesoro High senior earns Innovation in Education Award for smartphone app that assists the blind

Ian Hanigan November 1, 2016
A few years ago, Shalin Shah watched a documentary that featured Nepali eye surgeon Sanduk Ruit, who had traveled to...
Kids on Halloween

Tips for the whole family to stay safe on Halloween night

Staff reports October 31, 2016
Kids have been counting down the days until Halloween since, well, pretty much the day after last Halloween. And it’s...
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Westminster district promotes biliteracy with dual immersion programs in Spanish and Vietnamese

Ian Hanigan October 31, 2016
On the heels of launching the state’s first Vietnamese dual-language immersion program, the Westminster School District has added another dual-language program — this time in Spanish. In September, Westminster began teaching preschool and kindergarten classes in both English and Spanish at...
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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...
Education News

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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