VIDEO: OCDE’s sports league promotes more than just competition Fermin Leal April 19, 2018In the Orange County Department of Education athletics program, wins and losses are likely the least important focus for teams....
ACCESS students face ‘sharks’ in entrepreneurial pitch competition Fermin Leal June 28, 2017Two students from the Orange County Department of Education’s alternative education program each won up to a $5,000 loan after...
Weekly roundup: OC student competes in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, school makeovers in Tustin and more Ian Hanigan June 2, 2017He spelled “tendresse” right. And “tibia.” Nevertheless, Winston Zuo’s run at the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor,...
Video: Fischer School offers a familiar educational setting and transferable units for incarcerated youth Ian Hanigan June 1, 2017When students enter Orange County Juvenile Hall, their lives may be temporarily put on hold. But their education doesn’t stop....
In the news: OCDE students live out hoop dreams in pickup game with college and pro players Ian Hanigan April 18, 2017About 20 students from OCDE’s alternative education program got a chance to hoop it up with former professional basketball players...
Career Success Week assists students with job market strategies — and some professional attire Ian Hanigan March 21, 2017A group of students enrolled in OCDE’s alternative education program recently spent a week learning what it takes to be...
Football game featuring OCDE students and CSUF police is a touchdown — with a point after Ian Hanigan December 2, 2016There’s usually some pretty decent football played this time of year. But one matchup in particular caught our attention. Ray Green,...
VIDEO: Talented teens take Segerstrom stage for 25th annual Summer at the Center performance Staff reports August 8, 2016Celebrating 25 years of changing at-risk students’ lives through performing arts, the Summer at the Center has another hit on their hands....
OCDE in the news: Summer at the Center marks its 25th year Ian Hanigan August 2, 2016Every year in July, OCDE’s alternative education division and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts team up to give at-risk students...
OCDE students learn basketball and life skills at A.C. Green’s summer leadership camp Staff reports July 28, 2016A handful of students from OCDE’s alternative education program learned more than just basketball fundamentals at A.C. Green’s five-day Leadership Camp...
