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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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Orange County students exceed state, regional counterparts in key assessments

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2024
Orange County students have once again outpaced their peers on state assessments, surpassing California’s averages in English, math and science....
Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum Conference

Cambodian American Studies model curriculum to debut at Long Beach conference

Vicky Nguyen October 9, 2024
Educators from across California will gather this November for a two-day conference in Long Beach, where they will have the...
Jordanna Jahn

Garden Grove Unified educator named 2025 California Teacher of the Year finalist

Ian Hanigan October 8, 2024
A middle school teacher from the Garden Grove Unified School District has been named a 2025 California Teacher of the Year finalist.  In May, Jordanna Jahn of Irvine Intermediate School in Garden Grove was honored as one of six Orange...
Maple Elementary School transitional kindergartners participate in hands-on activities in their Reggio-inspired classroom. (Fullerton School District)

Fullerton kindergartners reimagine learning through Reggio-inspired classroom

Madeline Gray October 7, 2024
In teacher Katie Bezayiff’s revamped classroom, transitional kindergartners are finding creative ways to explore their learning — whether they collaborate...
Venture Academy students run the Venture Coffee Cats business at George Key School. (Courtesy of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified program brews up student-run coffee business, Westminster High donates to OC Food Bank, and more

Madeline Gray October 4, 2024
In the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Venture Academy students are blending fresh cups of coffee with real-world skills as...
Trabuco Hills High School Band 2024

WATCH: Trabuco Hills High School band receives invitation to perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade

Vicky Nguyen October 4, 2024
Students at Trabuco Hills High School can start getting their passports ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. On Friday, Sept. 27, the Saddleback Valley Unified School District campus’ award-winning instrumental music program received an official invitation to perform in the 2026...
GGUSD Skilled Trades Pathway

WATCH: Garden Grove Unified launches skilled trades pathway to meet growing workforce demand

Vicky Nguyen October 1, 2024
As the demand for skilled trade workers continues to rise, experts warn of potential economic impacts if this shortage isn’t...
Dr. Bean speaking at International Translation Day

OCDE celebrates International Translation Day with language professionals

Nathaniel Martinez October 1, 2024
Around 100 language professionals from inside and outside Orange County gathered on Monday at the OCDE-hosted International Translation Day celebration,...

OCDE to host leadership development conference

Nathaniel Martinez September 30, 2024
In an effort to empower school leaders to lead with purpose and overcome self-doubt, OCDE is set to host the Dare to Lead: Leadership Intensive Experience on Oct. 29, Oct. 30 and Nov. 7. Led by Tovi Scruggs-Hussein, the three-day event will...
Erica Alfaro speaks to students from the Garden Grove Unified School District on Sept. 25.

Weekly roundup: Bolsa Grande High’s Hispanic Heritage Month event celebrates stories of resilience, Oak View Project to boost safety for students, and more

Vicky Nguyen September 27, 2024
While her name may not be widely recognized, countless Americans are familiar with Erica Alfaro’s 2019 graduation photo, where she...
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