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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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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...
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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 his experimental X-1 rocket plane. Nearly 70 years later, Virgin Galactic is pursuing commercial space exploration, and the company’s V.P. of program development has...
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Gift of History program that engages third-grade students in local histories earns CSBA’s Golden Bell Award

Staff reports October 14, 2016
A multi-agency, countywide history program that creates civic pride, builds 21st-century skills and promotes community engagement has been awarded the...
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: ‘Tradition meets tomorrow’ at the Community Home Education Program, a.k.a. CHEP

Ian Hanigan October 13, 2016
OCDE’s Community Home Education Program, or CHEP, is an award-winning independent study program, offering free resources to parents who choose...
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Free seasonal flu shots will be offered to OC kids and adults at two locations on Oct. 14

Ian Hanigan October 11, 2016
The Orange County Health Care Agency says free seasonal flu shots will be offered in the cities of Buena Park and Placentia this Friday, Oct. 14. Provided on a first-come, first-serve basis to adults and children ages 3 and older, the vaccinations...
OC Pathways Showcase feature

OC Pathways Showcase to highlight college and career partnerships with guests from Virgin Galactic and Roadtrip Nation

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2016
Educators and industry leaders will have an opportunity next month to explore dozens of student-led projects that demonstrate how OC Pathways and...
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In the news: OCDE Services Showcase, adjustable classrooms, an anti-bullying pledge and more

Staff reports October 7, 2016
On this, the first Friday of October, we have rounded up the top education stories in Orange County. Take a look:...
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Kindness Korner: A sister’s modest gift inspires a promise to spend quality time together

Staff reports October 6, 2016
We’ve said it before: One act, large or small, can inspire many more. A Garden Grove girl named Emily recently shared with us that her younger sister bought her a special gift with money she had saved up. It was a bookmark, and Emily was...
Students collaborating in the Buena Park School District

OC District Pulse: Buena Park School District is committed to improving the lives of students and families

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2016
The Buena Park School District has a rich history dating back to 1890, but district leaders spend a lot more...
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