ACCESS and Connections students shine in Summer at the Center 2026 performance Nathaniel Martinez August 10, 2026Quick look: ACCESS and Connections students returned to Summer at the Center, a two-week program offered in partnership with the...
Hip-hop icon Bobbito Garcia encourages juvenile hall students to pursue their passions Nathaniel Martinez August 4, 2026Quick look: Bobbito Garcia, a staple of New York street culture, spoke to juvenile hall students about the benefits of...
ACCESS, Connections students mark graduation milestone Nathaniel Martinez June 29, 2026Celebrating the Class of 2026 A look at the ACCESS and Connections graduation ceremonies across Orange County Read now keywords...
FutureCurrent: CEO Sloane Keane on the transformative power of mentorship Madeline Gray May 12, 2026Sloane Keane, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the OC and IE, recently appeared on the FutureCurrent podcast to share how meaningful mentorship relationships can open doors for young people and expand access to opportunity.
OCDE students reflect on the significance of service, sacrifice through Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest Nathaniel Martinez May 11, 2026Quick look: Top student entries in the annual Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest were honored at...
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....
OC high school students get a firsthand look at careers in the arts Madeline Gray February 10, 2026Quick look: More than 650 Orange County high schoolers connected with arts employers and educators at the annual College and...
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...
OC schools bring meals and more to local families this giving season Madeline Gray December 4, 2025Quick look: Schools across Orange County organized Thanksgiving food drives and donation efforts to provide meals, essentials and cheer to...
Weekly roundup: OCDE students honor loved ones through Dia de los Muertos altars, CSU launches automatic admissions, and more Madeline Gray October 31, 2025Four ofrendas — Spanish for “offerings” — were created by OCDE students and staff in celebration of Dia de los...
