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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
A parent signs up a student for Westminster School District’s new after-school Scouts program during a kickoff event at an elementary school campus.

Westminster School District launches free after-school Scouts pilot program

Vicky Nguyen April 15, 2026
The Westminster School District has launched a free after-school Scouts pilot for grades 1–5 at Finley and Schmitt elementary schools, offering weekly, on-campus enrichment focused on leadership, teamwork and hands-on learning, with plans to expand.
Interpretive panels and seating along the Mendez Freedom Trail in Westminster, as a man takes a photo and attendees gather in the background during the dedication ceremony.

WATCH: With an assist from OCDE, Mendez Freedom Trail opens along Westminster’s Hoover Street

Ian Hanigan April 14, 2026
Quick look: Westminster leaders and community partners dedicated the Mendez Freedom Trail, a two-mile project that brings the story of...
County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean speaks with Segerstrom Center for the Arts President and CEO Casey Reitz and educator Lainie Rowell during a FutureCurrent podcast recording.

FutureCurrent: Segerstrom Center CEO Casey Reitz on why arts education is about more than just performance

Ian Hanigan April 14, 2026
Quick look: On the latest FutureCurrent podcast, Segerstrom Center for the Arts President and CEO Casey Reitz discusses how the performing arts helps students build confidence, find belonging and develop a stronger sense of what’s possible. For students, the performing...
Elementary student assembling a small wheeled STEM project with wires and components in a classroom.

New STEM grant opportunity invites Orange County schools to think big

Ian Hanigan April 13, 2026
Quick look: A new partnership will award $10,000 grants to 10 Orange County public schools, supporting creative STEM ideas through...
Trustee Alva Alvarez, Assistant Superintendent Dena Melland, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Yadira Moreno, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz, Board President Jackie Filbeck, Superintendent Jesús Chavarria and Assistant Superintendent Matthew Slusser pose with an Angels Adopt-A-School banner at Gauer Elementary School in Anaheim.

Weekly roundup: Los Angeles Angels bring Adopt-A-School program to Gauer Elementary in Anaheim, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 10, 2026
Gauer Elementary School in Anaheim welcomed Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz and sports radio host Roger Lodge on April...
Aerial view of the Mendez Freedom Trail running alongside Hoover Street in Westminster, featuring a protected bikeway and landscaped path.

Mendez Freedom Trail brings landmark desegregation case to life for OC students

Ian Hanigan April 10, 2026
Quick look: A new interpretive trail in Westminster will connect students and the community to the legacy of Mendez v. Westminster, combining history, technology and place-based learning through a two-mile educational experience. More than three years after celebrating the opening...
Two volunteers take part in a habitat restoration event hosted by OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program, helping remove invasive plants and support native ecosystems at a regional park.

Inside the Outdoors to host Earth Day volunteer event at Fairview Park

Vicky Nguyen April 8, 2026
The Orange County Department of Education’s Inside the Outdoors program will host a free Earth Day volunteer event on April 25 at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa, offering hands-on habitat restoration activities.
Representatives from the Orange County Registrar of Voters share voter registration information with students at Loara High School in the Anaheim Union High School District on March 12.

High School Voter Education Weeks return this April across state

Vicky Nguyen April 7, 2026
High School Voter Education Weeks will take place April 13 through April 24. The statewide initiative encourages students to learn about elections and preregister to vote, with resources available through the California Secretary of State and the California Department of Education.
A student listens during a session at the AVID 9th Grade Leadership Conference at Pomona College.

Weekly roundup: OCDE partners with Pomona College to host AVID leadership conference for ninth graders, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 3, 2026
More than 650 ninth-grade students from Orange County high schools visited Pomona College in February for a two-day AVID leadership conference focused on college preparation, access and goal-setting. Pomona College reported that the conference, held over two Fridays, was organized...
Inside the Outdoors 2022 Summer Camp

REGISTER NOW: ITO announces themes for annual Summer Day Camp

Nathaniel Martinez April 2, 2026
Summer is right around the corner, and with that comes Inside the Outdoors’ annual Summer Day Camp — where campers...
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