Looking back: 10 memorable OCDE Newsroom stories from 2021 Nichole Pichardo December 28, 2021Just like that, another calendar year is coming to an end. And while 2021 brought on its own set of...
Weekly roundup: Free bikes for Tustin USD third-graders, a social media threat, and more Nichole Pichardo December 17, 2021“You get a bike, you get a bike, you get a bike!” This was the surprise that nearly 150 Tustin...
OC Pathways initiative among four outstanding Orange County programs to earn Golden Bell Awards Nichole Pichardo December 7, 2021OCDE’s OC Pathways team celebrates the department’s Golden Bell award-winning program on Dec. 4 in San Diego. The California School...
Sunburst Youth Academy is enrolling now for its January 2022 class Nichole Pichardo December 6, 2021A free residential leadership academy is currently seeking applicants for its program that gives local teens who’ve faced significant obstacles...
Weekly roundup: Anonymous donation provides aid for local homeless high school youth; California’s ‘Cradle-to-Career’ program; and more Nichole Pichardo December 3, 2021Thanks to an anonymous donation, a local high school school will soon be able to provide increased help to families...
3 things to know about homeless education services in Orange County Nichole Pichardo November 29, 2021According to the latest certified data from the California Department of Education, about 6 percent — or approximately 25,400 students...
Trabuco Hills High marching band to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Nichole Pichardo November 23, 2021If you happen to be tuning into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this Thursday, be sure to keep your eyes...
Weekly roundup: Orangethorpe’s field of dreams, a tribute to SpongeBob’s creator, and more Ian Hanigan November 19, 2021In a tip of the cap to her late father, an Orangethorpe Elementary teacher has started a softball club for...
Ocean View debuts its latest school modernization project Nichole Pichardo November 18, 2021Ocean View School District officials, board members, students and local dignitaries gathered on Nov. 15 to celebrate the grand re-opening...
Weekly roundup: Laguna Beach teacher receives award from U.S. Navy, Santa Ana launches vaccine clinics, and more Nichole Pichardo November 12, 2021A Laguna Beach High School teacher has received an award from the U.S. Navy for having a positive impact on...