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UC Irvine student apprentice Alina Yuan, left, collaborates with marketing program manager Kimberly Chai on design concepts for Division of Career Pathways materials at UC Irvine.

WATCH: OCDE, UC Irvine apprenticeships support Orange County workforce pipeline

Vicky Nguyen April 1, 2026
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
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In the news: New school accountability system, an elementary school reopens, free educational mobile app and more

Staff reports September 9, 2016
We’ve made it to another Friday, and that means it’s time for the weekly roundup of top Orange County education...
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Hailing ‘new system for a new era,’ state Board of Education approves updated school accountability model

Staff reports September 9, 2016
Say goodbye to measuring a school’s performance based on a single number, and say hello to a new, multifaceted system of...
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New mobile app created in OC features early childhood development activities

Staff reports September 8, 2016
With the help of a $15,000 grant from OCDE, the Children and Families Commission of Orange County has unveiled a free mobile app packed with activities to help children’s development in health and school readiness. It’s called Kid Builders, and it’s a digital...
An image showing participants cutting ribbon during the reopening of Lake View Elementary School

VIDEO: Ocean View’s Lake View Elementary School reopens with a STEAM focus

Ian Hanigan September 7, 2016
Nearly two years after Lake View Elementary School in the Ocean View School District was shuttered due to asbestos concerns,...
An image of a student working on a computer in the Brea Olinda Unified School District

OC District Pulse: Brea Olinda leverages innovation, technology and partnerships to meet students’ needs

Ian Hanigan September 7, 2016
A few months back, we were interested to learn that the Brea Olinda Unified School District was turning one of its elementary...
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#kindness1billion: A new school year presents new opportunities to reach One Billion Acts of Kindness

Staff reports September 6, 2016
Call it the ripple effect, when one single act of kindness impacts not only the recipient, but the giver, those witnessing and even those who may hear about it in the future. That’s the idea behind the One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative, which...
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In the news: Public opinions of public education, school supplies for a local homeless facility, upgrades at Katella High and more

Staff reports September 2, 2016
Have you missed an education story in Orange County this week? We’ve got you covered: The Orange County Rescue Mission’s...
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September 1 marks beginning of Attendance Awareness Month

Staff reports September 1, 2016
Students are filing into classrooms all across Orange County as the new school year begins, and the goal is to keep those...
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County activates Emergency Operations Center and public hotline in response to Holy Jim brush fire

Ian Hanigan August 31, 2016
With the Holy Jim brush fire prompting voluntary evacuations in the Cleveland National Forest, the county of Orange activated its Emergency Operations Center Wednesday, along with a Public Information Hotline that can be reached by calling 714-628-7085. A news release issued at 11:30...
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Disneyland Resort to honor altruistic high schoolers through its Dreamers & Doers program

Ian Hanigan August 30, 2016
Do you know a Orange County high school student who’s making a difference in his or her community, home or school?...
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