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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 collaborating in the Buena Park School District

OC District Pulse: Buena Park School District is committed to improving the lives of students and families

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2016
The Buena Park School District has a rich history dating back to 1890, but district leaders spend a lot more...
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Connect, interact and explore the Orange County Department of Education at the inaugural OCDE Services Showcase

Ian Hanigan October 4, 2016
Local educators, businesses and community partners will get a chance to learn more about the programs and services offered by...
Students and teacher using a laptop computer

OCDE assistant supt. to participate in multi-state initiative on social and emotional learning

Staff reports October 3, 2016
The education news website EdSource recently reported that 13 educators have been appointed to a state planning committee tasked with developing social and emotional learning guidelines for schools across California. Among them is OCDE Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Christine Olmstead. “OCDE is excited to...
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In the news: Irvine’s satellite launch, national Blue Ribbon Schools, NASA space rocks and more

Staff reports September 30, 2016
We’ve got a one-stop-shop for all the top Orange County education stories this week. Take a look: Three campuses in Orange...
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Tustin highlights STEM, dual language immersion and a 98 percent grad rate at State of the District breakfast

Ian Hanigan September 30, 2016
The Tustin Unified School District and the Tustin Public Schools Foundation held their fifth annual State of the Schools Breakfast...
An image of a speaker outside the new Science Building at Saddleback College

Saddleback College’s new state-of-the-art Sciences Building is open for business

Ian Hanigan September 29, 2016
Saddleback College’s faculty, administrators, trustees, students and staff marked a new era on Thursday, formally dedicating a brand new, state-of-the-art Sciences Building with the help of the community and some distinguished alumni. The three-story facility, which opened to students on Aug....
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Three Orange County schools earn National Blue Ribbon honors

Ian Hanigan September 28, 2016
Three Orange County schools have earned the country’s highest academic distinction as 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the U.S. Department...
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Mijares: Strategic Plan supports vision that OC students will lead the nation in college and career success

Al Mijares September 28, 2016
In August, the state released the second round of scores from new online assessments aligned with California’s English and math...
An image of students using tablet computers

Cox Communications offers grants to fund innovative class and school projects

Ian Hanigan September 26, 2016
Cox Communications is once again inviting innovative schools and classes within the company’s service area to apply for a share of $50,000 worth of grants. The Innovation in Education grant program was originally established in 2014 by the cable provider to...
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In the news: OC Children’s Book Festival, kindness challenge week, new teacher training programs and more

Staff reports September 23, 2016
It’s Friday, and here’s a weekly roundup of Orange County education stories you may have missed: The Orange County Children’s...
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