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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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VIDEO: Innovation Lab at Edison High carves out space for project-based learning

Ian Hanigan April 1, 2016
OK, here’s another entry for the “We Wish This Were Around When We Were in High School” file. Teachers and...
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In the news: Irvine students look to launch nanosatellite, state names Model Continuation High Schools

Staff reports April 1, 2016
The roundup is ready — are you? Here’s what’s going on in education news: Corona Del Mar High School’s Living...
OCDE Facilities Manager Tom Froehlich

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

Ian Hanigan March 31, 2016
It’s time again for a little “OCDE in 30 Seconds.” For our latest installment, we catch up with OCDE Facilities Manager Tom Froehlich, who shares a little background on his department — and explains how the Orange County Department of Education...
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Supreme Court deadlock upholds lower court’s ruling on union fees

Ian Hanigan March 30, 2016
The U.S. Supreme Court has deadlocked over a lawsuit involving four Orange County teachers who challenged the constitutionality of mandatory union dues....
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Valencia High School gearing up to host regional FIRST Robotics Competition

Staff reports March 29, 2016
This battle of the bots is billed as the “varsity sport for the mind.” And, for the first time, an Orange...
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Five OC campuses named among California’s Model Continuation High Schools for 2016

Ian Hanigan March 28, 2016
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson has announced the designation of 37 Model Continuation High Schools for 2016 — and five of them are located right here in Orange County. Brea Canyon High School in the Brea Olinda Unified School District, El Camino...
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In the news: Laguna Beach announces new superintendent, Brea Olinda captures state basketball title

Staff reports March 25, 2016
It’s Friday, so let’s ready the roundup! Check out what’s happening in education news: Four elementary schools performed on the...
An image of Orange County students performing at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Orange County elementary students shine on the Segerstrom stage

Staff reports March 24, 2016
Professionals perform at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts every day, but recently a group of Orange County elementary school students became the...
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OCDE assistant superintendent of instructional services earns CUE award for promoting digital learning

Staff reports March 22, 2016
She went above and beyond in promoting the educational use of technology to advance student achievement, and now she is being recognized for her efforts.  OCDE Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Christine Olmstead was one of 16 ed tech professionals honored at CUE’s...
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In the news: Tustin school opens time capsule from 1965, Santa Ana chief to retire and more

Staff reports March 18, 2016
It’s Friday, which means it’s time to ready the roundup. Here’s what’s happening in education news right now: Orange County students...
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