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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: Schools out of evac zone reopen as tank temperature holds steady

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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OCDE’s Educational Services revamps website to ensure easy access to resources

Nathaniel Martinez April 10, 2025
From classroom instruction to leadership development, the Orange County Department of Education’s Educational Services division offers a wealth of resources...

High School Voter Education Weeks aim to engage students in civic process

Vicky Nguyen April 9, 2025
High School Voter Education Weeks will be observed across California from April 14 through April 25 to promote civic learning...
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: Finding my ‘why’ in the wake of Operation Babylift

Stefan Bean April 8, 2025
Fifty years ago this month, Operation Babylift brought thousands of orphaned children from South Vietnam to the United States. I was one of them. Some of you already know my story. Born in Saigon during the Vietnam War, I contracted...
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Thinking about teaching? A $3,500 grant is available for classified employees

Nathaniel Martinez April 7, 2025
Calling all classified employees: Have you ever felt drawn to be a teacher? Making a career change at any point...
University High School students won their third consecutive title at the Southern California Ocean Science Bowl hosted at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. (Irvine Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: University High sails to third victory at NASA’s Ocean Sciences Bowl, Laguna Beach launches AI tool for classrooms, and more

Madeline Gray April 4, 2025
From oceanography to maritime history, a team of University High School students dove deep into studying marine sciences before surfacing...
Three students with their diorama

Miniature scenes capture big lessons at TLC Public Charter School’s Diorama Showcase Day

Ian Hanigan April 4, 2025
From erupting volcanoes to the history of Disneyland, tiny scenes captured big ideas at TLC Public Charter School’s Diorama Showcase Day. The event, held March 27 at the school’s Orange campus, served as the culminating celebration of trimester-long projects that...
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Public invited to review high school ethnic studies course developed for OCDE students, open to all districts

Ian Hanigan April 3, 2025
The Orange County Department of Education is inviting the public to review and provide feedback on a newly developed ethnic...
Student J.D. Cavalluzzi from El Dorado High School in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District presented at the 2023 OC Civic Learning Celebration.

OCDE to promote student civic engagement at annual OC Civic Learning Celebration

Nathaniel Martinez April 1, 2025
The Orange County Department of Education is set to highlight local school districts and their students for promoting and engaging...
Inside the Outdoors summer campers form a tableau in the form of a compass.

Registration now open for ITO’s annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez March 31, 2025
Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your child engaged this summer? Look no further than Inside the Outdoors’ Summer Day Camp, where campers will learn about various aspects of nature through camp songs, skits, games and activities. ...
Sunburst Youth Academy Class 35 Cadets Garcia, Fernandez, Rivera and Ramirez present colors in front of more than 16,000 people to start the Anaheim Ducks’ home game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo courtesy of Anaheim Ducks)

Weekly roundup: Sunburst Youth Academy cadets present colors at Anaheim Ducks game, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 28, 2025
Thousands of hockey fans at the Honda Center in Anaheim looked on as four cadets from Sunburst Youth Academy’s Class...
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