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...
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....
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...
Let’s look back at some of the top OCDE Newsroom stories of 2025 Ian Hanigan December 23, 2025Over the past year, the OCDE Newsroom shared stories of recognition, remembrance and forward momentum across Orange County’s education community....
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...
OCDE names 12 Orange County Impact Schools that will help share and scale best practices Ian Hanigan October 13, 2025OCDE has named a dozen campuses as Orange County Impact Schools, recognizing sites that are leading with innovative practices making a difference for students. The program is designed to foster collaboration and spread effective strategies.
Sunburst Youth Academy opens with its largest class yet Nathaniel Martinez September 12, 2025Sunburst Youth Academy’s Class 36 is the largest in the program’s history — and the first in nearly a decade...
