Weekly roundup: Honoring OC’s school administrators, adjusting high school sports transportation strategies, and more Nichole Pichardo March 12, 2021More than 20 Orange County educational leaders and a local nonprofit were celebrated this week by the Association of California...
Black History Month forum addresses experiences and strategies for ensuring equity and inclusion Nichole Pichardo February 26, 2021“I don’t want you to be colorblind. I want you to see my color.” Those were the personal words Robert...
OCDE honors school counselors for contributions and support during an unprecedented year Nichole Pichardo February 3, 2021Although the pandemic has once again canceled an in-person awards ceremony, that didn’t stop OCDE from honoring nine local school...
OCDE to offer series of webinars focused on civic learning and engagement Nichole Pichardo January 26, 2021The Orange County Department of Education, in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education, is inviting educators to...
Weekly roundup: Supporting students experiencing homelessness, a state budget starting point, and more Ian Hanigan January 15, 2021Spectrum News 1 recently spotlighted a social services liaison for the Santa Ana Unified School District who’s working to provide...
Governor announces new plan and financial incentives to encourage safe return to in-person instruction Nichole Pichardo December 30, 2020Citing evidence that younger learners pose a lower risk of transmitting COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a new...
Reflecting on an unprecedented year: 10 notable OCDE Newsroom stories from 2020 Nichole Pichardo December 29, 2020It goes without saying that 2020 has been a year like no other. And now, looking back, we can see...
Local online network helps raise awareness about ACEs and trauma-informed practices Nichole Pichardo December 15, 2020While the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and social fallout have certainly had adverse effects in the lives of young...
Sunburst Youth Academy cadets commence journey toward brighter futures Nichole Pichardo December 14, 2020“You are led to the challenges in life that you are ready to overcome. The bigger the challenge, the bigger...
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...