Newport Beach teen nominated for Nickelodeon and TIME magazine Kid of the Year award Nichole Pichardo December 1, 2020A Newport Beach teen who’s persuaded more than 120 schools across Orange County to remove plastic straws from their campuses...
In the news: Sunburst Youth Academy cadets keeps shining amid pandemic Nichole Pichardo November 30, 2020A Spectrum News 1 crew recently paid a visit to Sunburst Youth Academy to highlight the many ways the military-style...
Boxing champ talks knockdowns and decisions with students from OCDE’s alternative ed program Ian Hanigan November 23, 2020As a champion prizefighter shared his story, students from OCDE’s alternative education program had virtual ringside seats. Abner Mares, who...
You’re invited! OC Pathways Showcase to highlight partnerships between educators and industry Ian Hanigan November 4, 2020Orange County has built a reputation as a national and international hub for innovative companies and leading-edge educational institutions. And...
Weekly roundup: Tustin Unified partners with OC Rescue Mission, local districts plan for reopening, and more Nichole Pichardo September 4, 2020The Orange County Rescue Mission is gearing up for another school year, albeit with distance learning, thanks to the continued...
OCDE makes plans for virtual academic competitions Ian Hanigan August 31, 2020Like pretty much everything else, academic event season will look a little different this school year. Even as campuses are...
Weekly roundup: Fanning family helps Brea move forward, districts make reopening plans, and more Ian Hanigan July 10, 2020Bringing a graceful end to a controversy that had divided the Brea community, the grandchildren of the late William E....
Weekly roundup: A circus parade, conversations on race, restarting prep sports, and more Ian Hanigan June 19, 2020As a gift to the community, and to celebrate local graduates, a cirque performer who lives in Fountain Valley organized...
Weekly roundup: Graduation season, reopening guidance, grading during the pandemic, and more Ian Hanigan June 5, 2020As we shared previously, districts in Orange County and throughout California are taking innovative approaches to honoring the class of...
VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan May 22, 2020This year’s Orange County Teacher of the Year announcements looked a bit different. Conspicuously missing was the big yellow bus,...