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A note from Dr. Bean

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
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Troy High cyber team earns national honors at CyberPatriot finals

Ian Hanigan March 27, 2026
Westminster School District students perform onstage during the Saturday program.

OCDE announces Dual Language Immersion Convening focused on Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum

Vicky Nguyen March 26, 2026
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
Principal Michelle Pinchot addresses students and parents

Garden Grove Unified marks the opening of new computer science academy

Ian Hanigan November 1, 2018
The younger kids might not fully grasp what coding and robotics will mean for their future job prospects. But they...
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OC Pathways Showcase to celebrate partnerships between educators, industry leaders

Ian Hanigan October 31, 2018
How can students prepare themselves for success in a world of artificial intelligence and automation? For the past five years,...
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Future of work: New report predicts which jobs — and skills — will survive automation

Ian Hanigan October 30, 2018
Experts and economists have in recent years sounded the alarm on jobs believed to be vulnerable to automation, artificial intelligence and other technological disruptions. But which careers will thrive in the new economy, and which skills will be most coveted?...
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Disneyland Resort donates $55,000 to launch hands-on science lessons in Anaheim

Fermin Leal October 27, 2018
Disneyland Resort and the Orange County Department of Education have launched a program to bring hands-on science lessons to Anaheim...
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Weekly roundup: Water-efficient landscaping in GGUSD, a fitness center dedication, SAT scores and more

Ian Hanigan October 26, 2018
The new landscaping at Bolsa Grande High is more than just a beautification project — it’s an “outdoor laboratory,” according to...
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Free esports webinar for parents, educators will look at the benefits of competitive gaming

Ian Hanigan October 26, 2018
The North America Scholastic Esports Federation, which began as an Orange County league, is hosting a free webinar next week for families and educators looking to learn more about the potential benefits of online gaming. “Friendships, Failure, and Fun: Three...
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Can you guess how much OC schools received from the lottery last year?

Fermin Leal October 24, 2018
The amount Orange County school districts generate from the lottery might not amount to Mega Millions, but they do receive...
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Weekly roundup: Dodgeball tourney nets cash for schools, OC students participate in ShakeOut, and more

Fermin Leal October 19, 2018
More than 400 players, including students from Laguna Beach area elementary, middle and high schools, competed in an annual dodgeball...
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Mijares: Orange County students are making a difference through kindness

Al Mijares October 18, 2018
In December 2016, sixth-grade teacher Mandy Kelly asked her class at Trabuco Mesa Elementary School in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District to perform one random act of kindness every day for an entire month. They obliged, jotting down each...
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Are you ready for a big quake? OC schools to prepare with the Great California ShakeOut

Fermin Leal October 17, 2018
Scores of students, teachers and other school staff will drop, cover and hold Thursday as part of the Great California ShakeOut....
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