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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
Counselors and honorees from the Laguna Beach Unified School District attend the 2023 Orange County Counselor Symposium. (Courtesy of Laguna Beach High School)

OCDE honors five counselors and two counseling advocates for National Counseling Week

Madeline Gray February 8, 2023
Not only do school counselors play a vital role in helping students manage their emotions, they also guide students on...
Students compete in the Super Quiz Relay at the Orange County Academic Decathlon.

Orange County students test their knowledge in annual Super Quiz Relay

Madeline Gray February 7, 2023
On Saturday, Feb. 4, approximately 550 Orange County students put their hard work to the test for the final day...
Ensure Justice 2023 graphic

Vanguard University, OCDE are teaming up for a two-day hybrid conference on human trafficking

Ian Hanigan February 7, 2023
Continuing a five-year partnership in the fight against trafficking and exploitation, Vanguard University and the Orange County Department of Education will jointly host a two-day hybrid conference on human trafficking next month. Presented by Vanguard’s Global Center for Women and...
National School Counseling Week

National School Counseling Week: 4 facts you might not know about school counselors

Staff reports February 6, 2023
All this week, Orange County and the rest of the nation are celebrating the vital contributions of school counselors, who...
A mentor and mentee in Newport-Mesa Unified

Newport-Mesa juniors gain real-world insight, experience through mentor program

Ian Hanigan February 6, 2023
For more than a quarter-century, Newport Harbor High School has offered its juniors the opportunity to connect with mentors as...
Students at Santa Ana Zoo

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana students become amateur zoologists, OCSA wins mock trial finals, and more

Ian Hanigan February 3, 2023
Monkeys, camels, reptiles and dung beetles — they’ve become part of the school experience for more than 400 Carver Elementary students. As the Orange County Register reported this week, the Santa Ana campus is taking part in a unique pilot...
Corey Elementary School kindergartners hold their medals for participating in Kinder Kindness Week at Buena Park School District.

#kindness1billion: Orange County schools cultivate community through the Great Kindness Challenge

Madeline Gray February 1, 2023
Throughout the week of Jan. 23, students across Orange County set out to leave a positive impact on their schools...
Brittany Acevedo

Anaheim Elementary teacher honored for co-authoring book that promotes diversity in STEAM

Ian Hanigan January 31, 2023
The Anaheim Elementary School District recently celebrated a teacher who has co-authored a children’s book that’s part of a series...
person viewing website for homeless education

OCDE develops online training to help schools support students experiencing homelessness

Ian Hanigan January 30, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education’s HOPES Collaborative has created an online training to help educators better understand the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act and how best to support students experiencing homelessness.  According to the state, Orange County schools identified approximately...
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Weekly roundup: Newport Harbor freshman presents at global festival, OC schools celebrate Lunar New Year, and more

Madeline Gray January 27, 2023
Newport Harbor High School student Ryan Honary will host a panel discussion and present on the systems behind his environmental...
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