Sunburst Youth Academy project uses targeted loans to aid families across the globe Ian Hanigan May 28, 2019Standing in front of a poster-board display, three young women shared the story of Phylis, a single mother and farmer...
Three-day educational institute hosted by OCDE and partners will emphasize excellence, equity and access Ian Hanigan March 11, 2019Sharing practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all students will be the focus of a three-day educational...
OCDE students team up with local police for exhibition football game Ian Hanigan November 21, 2018We’re still reeling from the touchdown-fest that ended with a 54-51 L.A. Rams victory over the Kansas City Chief on...
Skyview students learn soccer skills from LA Galaxy coaches at Jewish festival Fermin Leal August 30, 2018A group of students from OCDE’s ACCESS Skyview Elementary and Middle School were recently invited by the Merage Jewish Community...
Q&A: OCDE works to remove barriers and align resources for county’s homeless students Ian Hanigan May 9, 2018Jeanne Awrey says people are often shocked to learn that Orange County is home to approximately 28,000 homeless students. “That’s...
ACCESS students face ‘sharks’ in entrepreneurial pitch competition Fermin Leal June 28, 2017Two students from the Orange County Department of Education’s alternative education program each won up to a $5,000 loan after...
Painting their own paths: ACCESS art program soars with at-risk students Staff reports May 11, 2016Pick a quote, any quote, and paint a picture of those words. This is just one of the artistic exercises the...
