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...
OCDE to host April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach police captain Ian Hanigan March 4, 2026Quick look: OCDE will host a free April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach Police...
How to help children cope with tragic events Staff reports March 2, 2026When there are moments of high-profile trauma — such as war, terrorism or destructive wildfires — it’s important to remember...
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....
Foundation created by SchoolsFirst and OCDE announces $280,000 in teacher grants Ian Hanigan February 10, 2026A nonprofit founded by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education recently announced the distribution of...
US Poet Laureate Arthur Sze will take the stage at 16th Creative Edge Lecture Madeline Gray January 29, 2026Nationally acclaimed poet Arthur Sze, the 25th U.S. Poet Laureate will headline Orange County's Creative Edge Lecture on March 3, highlighting the role of the arts in education and building community.
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...
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...
