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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

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

OCDE Director of Support Services Gary Stine

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

Ian Hanigan March 17, 2016

In our latest edition of “OCDE in 30 Seconds,” Director of Support Services Gary Stine discusses a single function of...

An image of water polo players from Valley High School in Santa Ana

VIDEO: Water polo and swimming teams at Valley High School subject of short documentary

Ian Hanigan March 16, 2016

A sport like water polo can be taxing even for experienced swimmers. Now consider how challenging it might be for those...

An image of a project from the CHEP Expo

CHEP Expo showcases independent study student projects and performances

Staff reports March 15, 2016

A robotic bear, an interactive display of the inner-workings of Star Wars droid BB-8 and the effects of soda on the human body were just a few highlights of this year’s Community Home Education Program, or CHEP, Expo. The event, held March 15...

Need to take a course over the summer? Check out Pacific Coast High School’s online program

Ian Hanigan March 15, 2016

Orange County high school students looking to take a class in advance — or repeat a course — will once again...

Irvine Unified School District Superintendent Terry Walker

Irvine Unified School District superintendent honored for promoting rigorous arts education

Ian Hanigan March 14, 2016

The Irvine Unified School District and its top administrator were recognized this week for their efforts to strengthen arts education...

In the news: Students use 3D printers to make prosthetic hands, a district name change in Anaheim and more

Staff reports March 11, 2016

Ready for the roundup? Here are the big stories from this week: Clare Zhu, a senior at Irvine’s Northwood High School and one of 1,700 students to enter the Intel Science Talent Search, has placed in the top 40 in the nation...

VIDEO: Santa Ana elementary school becomes first in California to install mini-soccer pitch

Staff reports March 10, 2016

There is nothing “mini” about the new mini-soccer pitch to the students of Santa Ana. Santa Ana Unified School District...

An Anaheim Elementary School District facility

Anaheim elementary district changes its name, launches new branding campaign

Ian Hanigan March 10, 2016

The Anaheim City School District has a new name — as of March 10, it’s the Anaheim Elementary School District. That...

Orange County Superior Court Judge Frederick Aguirre

VIDEO: OCDE teams up with Latino Advocates for Education to document veterans’ stories

Ian Hanigan March 9, 2016

For nearly 20 years, the group known as Latino Advocates for Education has been conducting research on Mexican-American veterans from Southern California, compiling more than 2,000 profiles on those who served in combat from World War II through our present-day...