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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: 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
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
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Supreme Court deadlock upholds lower court’s ruling on union fees

Ian Hanigan March 30, 2016
The U.S. Supreme Court has deadlocked over a lawsuit involving four Orange County teachers who challenged the constitutionality of mandatory union dues....
An image of a student controlling a robotics project

Valencia High School gearing up to host regional FIRST Robotics Competition

Staff reports March 29, 2016
This battle of the bots is billed as the “varsity sport for the mind.” And, for the first time, an Orange...
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Five OC campuses named among California’s Model Continuation High Schools for 2016

Ian Hanigan March 28, 2016
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson has announced the designation of 37 Model Continuation High Schools for 2016 — and five of them are located right here in Orange County. Brea Canyon High School in the Brea Olinda Unified School District, El Camino...
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In the news: Laguna Beach announces new superintendent, Brea Olinda captures state basketball title

Staff reports March 25, 2016
It’s Friday, so let’s ready the roundup! Check out what’s happening in education news: Four elementary schools performed on the...
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Orange County elementary students shine on the Segerstrom stage

Staff reports March 24, 2016
Professionals perform at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts every day, but recently a group of Orange County elementary school students became the...
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OCDE assistant superintendent of instructional services earns CUE award for promoting digital learning

Staff reports March 22, 2016
She went above and beyond in promoting the educational use of technology to advance student achievement, and now she is being recognized for her efforts.  OCDE Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Christine Olmstead was one of 16 ed tech professionals honored at CUE’s...
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In the news: Tustin school opens time capsule from 1965, Santa Ana chief to retire and more

Staff reports March 18, 2016
It’s Friday, which means it’s time to ready the roundup. Here’s what’s happening in education news right now: Orange County students...
Students from the National History Day-Orange County contest

Top projects from National History Day-Orange County competition advance to state finals

Ian Hanigan March 18, 2016
The winners of this year’s National History Day-Orange County competition have been posted online. You can check them out here....
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

Ian Hanigan March 17, 2016
In our latest edition of “OCDE in 30 Seconds,” Director of Support Services Gary Stine discusses a single function of OCDE’s Business Services division that happens to have a huge impact on educators throughout the county. Click through if you’ve got...
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VIDEO: Water polo and swimming teams at Valley High School subject of short documentary

Ian Hanigan March 16, 2016
A sport like water polo can be taxing even for experienced swimmers. Now consider how challenging it might be for those...
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