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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
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
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
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OC students continue steady progress in latest performance assessments

Fermin Leal October 2, 2018
For the fourth consecutive year, Orange County students outpaced their peers statewide on math and English standardized tests, according to...
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OC campus wins prestigious National Blue Ribbon award

Fermin Leal October 1, 2018
Golden Elementary in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, was awarded Monday a 2018 National Blue Ribbon, the country’s top prize...
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Conference highlights the growing demand for school interpreters, translators

Fermin Leal October 1, 2018
As the population continues to become increasingly diverse, school interpreters and translators now play a more vital role in helping families break down language barriers can that prevent students from succeeding. That was the message from the 2018 Interpreters and...
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Weekly roundup: H.B. district implements federal security assessment, Saddleback College turns 50, and more

Ian Hanigan September 28, 2018
At a news conference this week, the Huntington Beach City School District announced that it’s adopted a robust security assessment...
students sit in front of monitors competing in online gaming

North America Scholastic Esports Federation announces new game for fall tournament

Ian Hanigan September 27, 2018
In the inaugural season of Orange County’s esports league, local high schoolers battled it out weekly in the online action-strategy game...
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LA Chargers working to boost physical fitness among OC students

Fermin Leal September 25, 2018
The Los Angeles Chargers want to help more students in Orange County become physically fit. So they’re reaching out to campuses that might want to host mini “training camps” as part of the NFL PLAY 60 campaign. Charger representatives met...
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Local nonprofit to host Dyslexia Awareness Event on Oct. 6

Ian Hanigan September 24, 2018
Speakers, exhibits and activities for kids will help promote a greater understanding of language-based learning disabilities during the Dyslexia Awareness...
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Weekly roundup: Gov. vetoes later school start time bill, 20 OC campuses named among healthiest, and more

Fermin Leal September 21, 2018
Groggy teens hoping to grab some extra sleep before school starts each day didn’t win the sympathy of Gov. Jerry...
Jake Bonnello is presented with Angels gear on stage

#kindness1billion: Canyon Rim Elementary celebrates student’s kindness, positivity

Ian Hanigan September 20, 2018
When students at Canyon Rim Elementary gathered for an assembly about kindness earlier this month, they had no idea one of their peers was about to be singled-out for his own positivity and compassion. Third-grader Jake Bonnello was as surprised...
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OCDE program trains educators to better engage families in support of children’s learning

Fermin Leal September 18, 2018
Orange County Department of Education’s Family Involvement Network supports students from districts throughout the county by organizing forums and training that bring...
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