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Leadership coach Allyson Apsey joined Dr. Stefan Bean on set for the latest episode of the FutureCurrent podcast.

FutureCurrent: Leadership coach Allyson Apsey on building stronger school cultures

Madeline Gray March 31, 2026

Coaching expert and former school leader Allyson Apsey recently joined the FutureCurrent podcast to share insights on feedback, collaboration and creating environments where educators feel valued and supported.

Venado Middle School students pose with their multiple NHD-OC medals alongside teacher and coach Hector Gamboa, and OCDE Coordinator Julie Hull.

Orange County students shine at NHD-OC contest as 107 advance to state finals

Madeline Gray March 25, 2026

Quick look: About 107 students from across Orange County have earned a spot at the National History Day–California state competition...

SeaCliff Elementary School students plan, produce and film their segments for the Sea Star News broadcast. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot Staff Photographer)

Weekly roundup: Huntington Beach students launch Sea Star News, 888 high schoolers named OC Artists of the Year nominees, and more

Madeline Gray March 20, 2026

Seacliff Elementary School students are stepping into the studio, taking on roles as anchors, camera operators, scriptwriters and field reporters...

Students attend a field trip at the Shipley Nature Center with Inside the Outdoors staff and their families.

WATCH: Inside the Outdoors program highlighted as rebuild of Rancho Soñado site moves forward

Madeline Gray March 18, 2026

Quick look: Inside the Outdoors, OCDE’s hands-on science program, was recently featured at the Orange County State of Education event,...

Weekly roundup: Three OC campuses named 2026 Model Continuation High Schools, and more

Madeline Gray March 13, 2026

Three Orange County campuses — Back Bay High School, Brea Canyon High School and Gilbert High School — have been...

OCDE Executive Director Kathy Boyd and Administrator Kim Goodwin pose with the OC Pathways student ambassadors at the 12th annual OC Pathways Showcase at the OC Fairgrounds.

OC Pathways Showcase spotlights student innovation and regional partnerships

Madeline Gray March 4, 2026

Quick look: Students demonstrated automotive, medical, engineering and other career skills at the 12th annual OC Pathways Showcase, an event...

Anaheim Union High School District students will receive free laundry services thanks to a new partnership with local laundromats. (Photo by Karen Tapia, contributing photographer / Southern California News Group)

Weekly roundup: Anaheim high schoolers to receive free laundry services, elementary students explore science through hockey, and more

Madeline Gray February 27, 2026

Students in the Anaheim Union High School District will soon get to do their laundry for free through a new...

FutureCurrent: Leadership coach Allyson Apsey on building stronger school cultures

Orange County students shine at NHD-OC contest as 107 advance to state finals

Weekly roundup: Huntington Beach students launch Sea Star News, 888 high schoolers named OC Artists of the Year nominees, and more

WATCH: Inside the Outdoors program highlighted as rebuild of Rancho Soñado site moves forward

Weekly roundup: Three OC campuses named 2026 Model Continuation High Schools, and more

OC Pathways Showcase spotlights student innovation and regional partnerships

Weekly roundup: Anaheim high schoolers to receive free laundry services, elementary students explore science through hockey, and more

FutureCurrent: Integrating AI into educational leadership with former SAUSD Superintendent Jerry Almendarez

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa kindergartner shines in Super Bowl halftime show, and more

OC high school students get a firsthand look at careers in the arts

Author Madeline Gray