Suicide prevention, mental health support highlighted in video contest Fermin Leal April 28, 2017Fifteen Orange County high school teams were recently recognized by the California Mental Health Services Authority for videos they produced...
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ian Hanigan April 28, 2017It’s time for the latest round of “OCDE in 30 Seconds.” In this edition, we’ve got Juan Escobar discussing OCDE’s...
A whirlwind year ending for one of Orange County’s Teachers of the Year Fermin Leal April 26, 2017Tustin Memorial Academy teacher Courtney Smith rode on a convertible during a parade, traveled to Washington, D.C., and received $15,000 after...
Long-running VSA Festival celebrates the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities Ian Hanigan April 26, 2017OCDE is once again teaming up with VSA Orange County to celebrate the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities. The...
Two Orange County classified school employees win top state honor Fermin Leal April 25, 2017Cafeteria manager Karen Allison from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and custodian Norman Dobrofsky from the Huntington Beach Union High...
Khan Academy partnership to offer expanded online college readiness resources for OC and surrounding regions Fermin Leal April 24, 2017A new partnership between Khan Academy and county education offices from throughout the region will allow more students to gain...
VIDEO: ‘Soccer by the Sand’ tournament unites student-athletes of all abilities Ian Hanigan April 24, 2017The Huntington Beach Union High School District’s inaugural “Soccer by the Sand” games recently brought together students with intellectual disabilities and their...
Weekly roundup: A perfect ACT score, Gold Ribbon winners and more Ian Hanigan April 21, 2017Our must-read story of the week is a powerful feature about an Orange County high school student who achieved perfection on...
Sonora High School’s ‘Water Guardians’ inspire proposed conservation law Fermin Leal April 21, 2017Four Sonora High School students, dubbed the La Habra Water Guardians, have helped a state lawmaker introduce a bill that...
Building competition tests students’ construction skills Fermin Leal April 20, 2017More than 150 high school students from across the region spent two days combing through blue prints, hammering together wood...
