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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
Impact School logo

OCDE invites schools to apply for next round of Orange County Impact Schools program

Ian Hanigan May 4, 2026
Quick look: Applications are now open for Orange County Impact Schools, an OCDE effort to highlight effective school practices and...
Oxford Academy eighth-grader Aaryan Balani explains how his AI-powered invention helps treat people with intermittent strabismus. (Courtesy of ABC7)

Weekly roundup: ABC7 spotlights Oxford Academy eighth-grader’s AI tool for eye alignment condition, and more

Madeline Gray May 1, 2026
An Oxford Academy eighth-grader is turning a personal challenge into a creative invention that could help millions of people better...
Katrina Edmunds is presented with the Outstanding Career Awareness Educator Award.

OCDE now accepting nominations for Outstanding STEM Educator awards

Nathaniel Martinez May 1, 2026
Know a STEM educator in Orange County who is making a difference? The Orange County Department of Education, in partnership with Cox Communications and the Inside the Outdoors Foundation, is once again seeking nominations for its Outstanding STEM Educator awards. ...
Dr. Stefan Bean speaks on a stage during The Wooden Floor’s Step Beyond Annual Breakfast, with blue lighting, curtains and a podium in the background.

County superintendent shares message of resilience and support at Step Beyond Annual Breakfast

Ian Hanigan April 30, 2026
County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean served as keynote speaker at The Wooden Floor’s 14th Step Beyond Annual Breakfast in Costa Mesa. The Santa Ana-based nonprofit helps students build confidence and opportunity through dance, academic support and college readiness
Briseyda Cabrera Mejia of Estancia High School poses with family members after being recognized as a 2026 AVID Senior Standout.

2026 OC AVID senior standouts earn $431,000 in scholarships

Vicky Nguyen April 30, 2026
A total of $431,000 in scholarships was awarded to 42 graduating seniors during the 2026 OC AVID Senior Standout Recognition and Scholarship Presentation, held April 15 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. The event honored 57 students for academic achievement, leadership and perseverance.
2027 Orange County Teacher of the Year Ryan Healy receives a $25,000 check from the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation while receiving congratulations from Superintendent Dr. Bean and his Marco Forster Middle School musical theater students.

OCDE announces 2027 Orange County Teachers of the Year with surprise visits

Staff reports April 29, 2026
Six Orange County educators were surprised on campuses across the county after being selected through a competitive review process, with K-12 honorees eligible for the state program and all to be recognized Nov. 13 at the Disneyland Hotel.
FutureCurrent podcast episode with Dr. Bean and Adan Correa

FutureCurrent: Neurodiversity advocate Adán Correa on life on the spectrum, belonging and connection

Vicky Nguyen April 28, 2026
In the ninth episode of FutureCurrent, speaker and neurodiversity advocate Adán Correa shares his experience growing up on the autism spectrum, highlighting the importance of belonging, perseverance and embracing differences.
Coastline ROP Superintendent Brian Dozer, left, stands with Laguna Hills High School student Reece Ayala, Estancia High School student Rosselyn Ruiz and Coastline ROP Educational Services Administrator Gina Escobar on the steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento.

OC Pathways student ambassador brings career education voice to Sacramento

Vicky Nguyen April 27, 2026
An OC Pathways student ambassador joined Coastline ROP staff in Sacramento to speak with state legislators about the value of career technical education, highlighting how hands-on learning and regional partnerships are helping students prepare for college, careers and civic engagement.
Students perform a high-energy dance number during a program celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Huntington Beach Union High School District auditorium April 20.

Weekly roundup: Huntington Beach Union High School District celebrates 100 years of historic auditorium, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 24, 2026
The Huntington Beach Union High School District auditorium took center stage this month as students, staff and community members gathered to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a special performance highlighting its history and impact. Matt Szabo of the Los Angeles...
OCDE's Youth Substance Use Prevention team partnered with Jamboree Housing Corporation to help students create stickers as part of their recent workshop series.

OCDE expands youth drug prevention outreach in Garden Grove communities

Madeline Gray April 24, 2026
OCDE’s Youth Substance Use Prevention team is partnering with community afterschool programs to deliver interactive lessons that help students build confidence and make healthy choices.
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