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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
Students from the National History Day-Orange County contest

Students bring history to life at the National History Day-Orange County competition

Ian Hanigan March 6, 2017
The first thing you should know about National History Day is that it goes way beyond one day. The research...
A graphic that reads, "OC Education Top Stories"

Weekly roundup: Read Across America, Irvine’s new high school, Teachers of the Year and more

Ian Hanigan March 3, 2017
This week, schools across Orange County invited special guests to read their favorite children’s books in honor of Read Across America Day.  Established...
Portola High School dedication

Irvine Unified School District holds dedication ceremony for its newest high school

Ian Hanigan March 3, 2017
Orange County’s newest comprehensive high school was formally introduced on Thursday. Flanked by purple and white balloons, leaders of the Irvine Unified School District — both past and present — gathered with school staff, students, parents and local dignitaries to dedicate...
Students participating in kindness activities on campus

#kindness1billion: ‘Helpful Hawk People’ soar at TUSD’s Orchard Hills School

Ian Hanigan March 1, 2017
Orchard Hills School in the Tustin Unified School District is the home of the Hawks. And these days it’s also...
Painting in the 4th District Court of Appeals Art Gallery

The Deeper Learning Podcast | The story of Mendez v. Westminster

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2017
Produced by the Orange County Department of Education, The Deeper Learning Podcast explores education and learning at a deeper level....
Girl reading a book

Giving is fundamental: Four Whole Foods stores to donate 5 percent of sales on March 8 to RIFSoCal

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2017
Interested in picking up some fresh food and supporting childhood literacy? Four Whole Foods Markets in Orange County plan to donate 5 percent of their net sales on Wednesday, March 8 to benefit Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California and...
Students at a construction site

VIDEO: ‘Lennar University’ gives Anaheim students hands-on lessons in the construction trades

Ian Hanigan February 27, 2017
Sometimes a construction site is the best classroom. That’s certainly the case for a group of Katella High School students who...
Orange County Spelling Bee winner Winston Zuo

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y: County spelling champ is headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington

Ian Hanigan February 25, 2017
We probably don’t have to tell you that “terete” means cylindrical and smooth, often with ends that taper. But you might...
Yale University

Weekly roundup: Fullerton scholar earns ride to Yale, the California School Dashboard, mentors in Tustin and more

Ian Hanigan February 24, 2017
He’s a bookworm, an athlete and certainly a role model for his brothers and sister. And now he’s on his way to the Ivy League. The Orange County Register featured an uplifting story this week about a determined Fullerton Union...
A PTA sign at Fourth District PTA's 2016 Spring Training and Exhibitor Fair

Fourth District PTA seeks volunteers for Spring Training and Exhibitor Fair

Ian Hanigan February 24, 2017
Fourth District PTA is looking for volunteers for its second annual Spring Training and Exhibitor Fair, set for Saturday, June 3 at...
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