Weekly roundup: Harbor Learning Center gardening project nurtures student growth, Tustin Unified reopens 18 campuses, and more Madeline Gray November 17, 2023From planting vegetables to feeding fowl, students at the Orange County Department of Education Harbor Learning Center campus are growing...
Edward James Olmos encourages alternative education students to tell their own stories Madeline Gray October 6, 2023From the silver screen to the computer screens of OCDE’s Alternative Education program, Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actor Edward...
Alternative education team sparks students’ love of reading with novel-based curriculum Madeline Gray October 4, 2023During a routine visit to Century Day School, Orange County Department of Education teacher Ryan Hinkle received a question from...
OCDE students express gratitude for veterans in Memorial Day Essay Contest Madeline Gray May 5, 2023Century Day School student Sheyla M. decided to join her grandmother’s church group to help feed the homeless one Saturday...
Sylvia Mendez shares her family’s legacy with OCDE alternative education students Madeline Gray March 15, 2023At 9 years old, Sylvia Mendez attended court trials with her family to fight school segregation in her community, and...
Need to take a course this summer? Pacific Coast High is enrolling. Ian Hanigan March 7, 2023Orange County high school students who need to catch up on credits or want to get ahead this summer will...
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...
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...
ACCESS educators build relationships to promote better attendance Vicky Nguyen September 28, 2022Education can only fulfill its promise as the great equalizer when we work to ensure that students are attending school...
VIDEO: Student performers take Segerstrom Center stage for 31st summer show Vicky Nguyen August 3, 2022Singing and dancing are two things Jennifer Nguyen enjoys, but she has never felt comfortable enough to break out of...