Academic competition teams from OCDE’s DHH Connections programs advance to national rounds Nathaniel Martinez March 5, 2026Academic competition season began early February, and for the deaf and hard of hearing teams at University High School and...
Connections at University High DHH wrestling team dominates at national deaf wrestling tournament Nathaniel Martinez February 20, 2026Quick look: Seven wrestlers from Connections at University High School’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program earned four podium finishes...
Champion boxer Abner Mares connects with OCDE’s Youth Reporting Center North students through shared experience Nathaniel Martinez February 17, 2026Quick look: Former four-time world champion boxer Abner Mares shares his story with students at OCDE’s Youth Reporting Center North....
OC natives Sam Darnold and Jaylinn Hawkins will duel in Super Bowl LX Nathaniel Martinez February 3, 2026Quick look: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins will face off in Super Bowl...
After 68 years of service, Kay Nakauchi retires from HBUHSD Nathaniel Martinez January 28, 2026Quick look: Kay Nakauchi of the Huntington Beach Union High School District is retiring after a 68-year career that impacted countless...
School Counselors and Advocates of the Year to be honored at the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium Nathaniel Martinez January 22, 2026Quick look: OCDE will honor outstanding school counselors at the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium. The event will also offer...
REGISTER NOW: Project GLAD® Spring Institute 2026 to bolster language and literacy instruction Nathaniel Martinez December 23, 2025This spring, the Orange County Department of Education will bring educators together for a professional learning experience focused on strengthening...
Not just a green button: An inside look at OCDE’s Print Shop Nathaniel Martinez December 22, 2025In our latest multimedia story, we take a closer look at the Orange County Department of Education’s Print Shop —...
Sunburst cadets suit up for life after graduation Nathaniel Martinez December 15, 2025It wasn’t long ago that Sunburst Youth Academy’s Class 36 arrived on campus at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training...
Bank of America Student Leaders program selects four OC students Nathaniel Martinez October 21, 2025Bank of America has once again recognized some of Orange County’s most promising high school students through its annual Student...
