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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
Education News

In the news: Medieval Times’ educational show, anti-bullying, raising money for cancer research and more

Staff reports October 21, 2016
Another week is in the books, and we’ve got a recap of some of the education news you might have...
kindness patch for scouts

OC Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts commit to month of kindness as part of One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative

Staff reports October 20, 2016
The Girl Scouts of Orange County and the Boy Scouts of America’s Orange County Council are joining forces with OCDE...
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Experts on early learning gather for 2016-17 QualityStart OC Leadership Academy

Ian Hanigan October 17, 2016
More than 80 early learning leaders from across Orange County convened for the launch of the 2016-17 QualityStart OC Leadership Academy series on Oct. 13 at the Delhi Community Center in Santa Ana. Hosted by OCDE’s Early Learning Services team, the series offers...
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In the news: Walk to School Day, documenting the lives of seniors, the OC Pathways Showcase and more

Ian Hanigan October 14, 2016
On this day in 1947, U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager became the first pilot to break the sound barrier in...
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Gift of History program that engages third-grade students in local histories earns CSBA’s Golden Bell Award

Staff reports October 14, 2016
A multi-agency, countywide history program that creates civic pride, builds 21st-century skills and promotes community engagement has been awarded the...
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: ‘Tradition meets tomorrow’ at the Community Home Education Program, a.k.a. CHEP

Ian Hanigan October 13, 2016
OCDE’s Community Home Education Program, or CHEP, is an award-winning independent study program, offering free resources to parents who choose to educate their children at home. CHEP currently serves about 600 students from transitional kindergarten through grade eight. Not only...
Syringe preparation by a female doctor

Free seasonal flu shots will be offered to OC kids and adults at two locations on Oct. 14

Ian Hanigan October 11, 2016
The Orange County Health Care Agency says free seasonal flu shots will be offered in the cities of Buena Park...
OC Pathways Showcase feature

OC Pathways Showcase to highlight college and career partnerships with guests from Virgin Galactic and Roadtrip Nation

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2016
Educators and industry leaders will have an opportunity next month to explore dozens of student-led projects that demonstrate how OC Pathways and...
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In the news: OCDE Services Showcase, adjustable classrooms, an anti-bullying pledge and more

Staff reports October 7, 2016
On this, the first Friday of October, we have rounded up the top education stories in Orange County. Take a look: California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill aimed at increasing access to computer science in K-12 schools across the state. On the...
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Kindness Korner: A sister’s modest gift inspires a promise to spend quality time together

Staff reports October 6, 2016
We’ve said it before: One act, large or small, can inspire many more. A Garden Grove girl named Emily recently shared...
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