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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
An image of Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares

Mijares: Contentious presidential campaign underscores the need for One Billion Acts of Kindness

Al Mijares November 15, 2016
For many, 2016 has been an immensely challenging year, culminating with one of the most toxic and divisive elections in...
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Santa Ana Unified School District superintendent leads two State of the District breakfasts

Ian Hanigan November 10, 2016
Classrooms, community and connectedness were the central themes of the Santa Ana Unified School District’s State of the District breakfast on Thursday....
Holiday Kindness Tag

Tag, you’re it! Challenge your friends to be kind with Holiday Kindness Tag

Staff reports November 10, 2016
“The point is not to pay back kindness, but to pass it on.” — Julia Alvarez The holiday season is upon us, and we think it’s the perfect time to play a little game of Holiday Kindness Tag. Here’s how...
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Huntington Beach Union High School District names new school chief

Staff reports November 10, 2016
The Huntington Beach Union High School District has tapped Dr. Clint Harwick to be its next superintendent. Harwick, who has...
Students receiving awards

Poetry Out Loud contest builds public speaking skills, self confidence

Staff reports November 9, 2016
The Orange County Department of Education is partnering with the National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation and the...
OC Pathways Showcase feature

There’s still time for educators and business leaders to sign up for ‘the ultimate road trip’

Ian Hanigan November 8, 2016
They’re calling it “the ultimate road trip,” and there’s still time for educators and industry leaders to hop on board. A limited number of seats remain available for the second annual OC Pathways Showcase, which will demonstrate how OC Pathways...
Students cheer a senior who applied for college

OCDE supports pilot program that guides students through their college applications

Ian Hanigan November 7, 2016
One by one, the seniors from Ocean View High School walked through a decorated corridor amid cheers from their classmates,...
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In the news: new Science Framework, zombie madness, app that assists the blind and more

Staff reports November 4, 2016
It’s the first Friday of November, which means we’ve officially entered the holiday season. It also means it’s time for the...
science students teacher

State board adopts modernized Science Framework for California’s public schools

Staff reports November 4, 2016
A new, 21st-century science curriculum framework has been approved for California’s public schools. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced this week that the state Board of Education voted to approve a new Science Framework that will “dramatically upgrade...
Michael Lee Senior photo

Cubs win! — just as an Orange County high schooler predicted back in 1993

Ian Hanigan November 3, 2016
We already knew Orange County graduates were innovative and enterprising. Turns out they might also be prescient. A story about a...
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