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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

Anaheim Union educators at the Student & Community Voice AI Summit

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026

Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Stefan Bean March 30, 2026

Student winners and their teachers gather on stage with Chapman University President Matt Parlow during the March 13 awards ceremony for the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest.

Weekly roundup: Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest highlights OC student winners, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2026

A group of students and advisors from Troy High School stand on a stage at the CyberPatriot National Finals, holding an award in front of a large screen displaying “CyberPatriot National Finals.”

Troy High cyber team earns national honors at CyberPatriot finals

Ian Hanigan March 27, 2026

OCDE, district leaders form task force to develop guidance on reopening OC campuses

Ian Hanigan May 7, 2020

A workgroup of local school district leaders and representatives from OCDE is in the process of developing planning assumptions and...

An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

Mijares: OC teachers are modeling the traits we hope to instill in students

Al Mijares May 4, 2020

This is not what most teachers had in mind when they earned their teaching credentials. Many surely imagined planning lessons,...

Newport-Mesa’s TeWinkle Middle School uses distance learning to showcase living history

Ian Hanigan April 30, 2020

The Newport-Mesa Unified School District recently shared this story about a pair of teachers bringing history to life by virtually connecting their students to war veterans. Through a partnership with the Freedom Committee of Orange County, eighth-graders from TeWinkle Middle...

Brea Olinda High robotics team producing hundreds of face shields for first responders

Fermin Leal April 29, 2020

Members of the Brea Olinda High School Robotics Team 7157 are putting their technical talents to good use to produce...

Healthcare workers holding thank-you cards

#kindness1billion: Vista View Middle School students show their gratitude to healthcare workers

Ian Hanigan April 28, 2020

Students from Vista View Middle School in the Ocean View School District recently heard that healthcare workers at Memorial Care...

2 Orange County campuses named 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools

Fermin Leal April 23, 2020

Two Orange County campuses were recognized as 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools for their efforts to conserve resources while promoting health and environmental literacy. The schools are Golden View Elementary in Ocean View School District, and Katella High in Anaheim...

FutureCurrent: Leadership coach Allyson Apsey on building stronger school cultures

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Dr. Bean: A moment to reflect — and a look ahead

Weekly roundup: Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest highlights OC student winners, and more

Troy High cyber team earns national honors at CyberPatriot finals

OCDE, district leaders form task force to develop guidance on reopening OC campuses

Mijares: OC teachers are modeling the traits we hope to instill in students

Newport-Mesa’s TeWinkle Middle School uses distance learning to showcase living history

Brea Olinda High robotics team producing hundreds of face shields for first responders

#kindness1billion: Vista View Middle School students show their gratitude to healthcare workers

2 Orange County campuses named 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools

OC campuses are well represented in U.S. News rundown of ‘Best High Schools’

Video Tips for Teachers: Ditch the glares with this homemade sunshade

VSA Festival goes virtual to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

VIDEO: County Supt. Al Mijares offers words of encouragement to parents, teachers and staff

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