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UC Irvine student apprentice Alina Yuan, left, collaborates with marketing program manager Kimberly Chai on design concepts for Division of Career Pathways materials at UC Irvine.

WATCH: OCDE, UC Irvine apprenticeships support Orange County workforce pipeline

Vicky Nguyen April 1, 2026
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
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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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Friday Night Live students study effects of distracted drivers

Fermin Leal November 5, 2018
Orange County students  involved in the Friday Night Live and Club Live programs from seven schools recently participated in the...
The six Orange County Teachers of the Year finalists with Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Orange County Teachers of the Year banquet spotlights 63 classroom superstars

Ian Hanigan November 3, 2018
With Hollywood-style glitz and a little Disney magic, 63 superstar educators from Orange County school districts and community colleges were...
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Weekly roundup: Balboa Fun Zone offers new education experiences, OC Pathways to showcase industry partnerships, and more

Fermin Leal November 2, 2018
About 50 seventh graders from Westminster’s Warner Middle School spent part of a day recently at The Balboa Fun Zone being groomed to become future environmentalists. The Orange County Register chronicled this week how the students took water samples from...
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?...
Mickey Mouse greets students

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...
Students on computers participating in online gaming

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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