OCDE develops online training to help schools support students experiencing homelessness Ian Hanigan January 30, 2023The Orange County Department of Education’s HOPES Collaborative has created an online training to help educators better understand the McKinney-Vento...
Academic event season has arrived. Here are some important dates in 2023. Ian Hanigan January 9, 2023A new year is upon us, and that means we’ve officially entered academic event season. Over the next six months,...
2022 in Review: A look back at some of the OCDE Newsroom’s most notable stories Ian Hanigan December 27, 20222022 began inauspiciously enough, with a massive Covid-19 spike that caused widespread absences following winter break. But then case rates...
Weekly roundup: Middle schooler to present at medical conference, Garden Grove seniors ‘adopt’ kindergartners for holiday event, and more Madeline Gray December 16, 2022Just a day after his 14th birthday, eighth-grader Maxwell Tran will present to an audience of medical professionals and students...
VIDEO: Sunburst Youth Academy opens new WellSpace to support mental health, student performance Ian Hanigan November 14, 2022With the goal of improving students’ mental health and academic outcomes, a new WellSpace has taken shape at Sunburst Youth...
Schools, districts required to have students submit college financial aid applications or opt-out form Ian Hanigan November 7, 2022Based on legislation that passed last year, it’s now a requirement for every graduating senior in California to submit an...
Weekly roundup: Sunburst cadets channel their emotions through music, statewide student assessment results are in, and more Madeline Gray October 28, 2022Making beats, writing lyrics and becoming leaders — this is what the past week on the Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy...
Juvenile justice program students reflect on the ‘perfect world’ in essay contest Vicky Nguyen October 25, 2022Everyone has a story to tell, but it can take time and trust for them to open up and let...
Weekly roundup: OCDE honors Santiago High teacher for alcohol and drug prevention, Laguna Beach High senior makes history, and more Vicky Nguyen October 21, 2022A health teacher from Santiago High School received a surprise visit from her students, family and representatives from the Orange...
ACCESS principals work to remove barriers and promote pathways for success Vicky Nguyen October 18, 2022A principal carries an immense amount of weight on their shoulders — taking responsibility for the successes and challenges of...
