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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

OC students outperform peers on assessments that reflect pandemic-era disruptions

Ian Hanigan October 24, 2022

Along with marking the first full year of in-person instruction in the age of COVID-19, the 2021-22 school year saw...

Weekly roundup: OCDE honors Santiago High teacher for alcohol and drug prevention, Laguna Beach High senior makes history, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 21, 2022

A health teacher from Santiago High School received a surprise visit from her students, family and representatives from the Orange...

La Quinta High School student Phuc James Chau Nguyen

Garden Grove Unified student earns global recognition for cancer-detecting toothbrush

Madeline Gray October 20, 2022

A prototype for an early cancer-detecting toothbrush scored high school student Phuc James Chau Nguyen an exclusive spot in the Rise global initiative program alongside 99 other change-making students from around the world. Last month, James was announced as...

ACCESS principals work to remove barriers and promote pathways for success

Vicky Nguyen October 18, 2022

A principal carries an immense amount of weight on their shoulders — taking responsibility for the successes and challenges of...

#kindness1billion: Here are some acts of kindness shared in 2022

Madeline Gray October 17, 2022

Whether picking up a piece of trash on the sidewalk or donating clothing items to a local shelter, kind acts...

Weekly roundup: STEM reading challenge takes off, Irvine music instructor named Teacher of the Year, and more

Madeline Gray October 14, 2022

The second annual S.T.E.A.M. Race to Space Reading Challenge launched today, with Orange County teachers and students prepping for the three-week-long reading competition hosted by the Orange County Children’s Book Festival in partnership with 4SPACE and the Orange County Department...

OC music educator is a 2023 California Teacher of the Year

Ian Hanigan October 13, 2022

An instrumental music instructor from the Irvine Unified School District has been named one of five California Teachers of the...

Mijares: National fentanyl crisis is like nothing we’ve ever seen before

Al Mijares October 11, 2022

Our country has long likened its drug prevention efforts to a war, marshaling resources at the local, state and national...

Saddleback Valley Unified alum aces Advanced Placement drawing exam

Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022

An alumnae from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District aced a college-level Advanced Placement exam in spring 2022. Maya Benham, now majoring in art and design at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, was one of only 343...

OCDE unveils ‘The Punies’ lesson series based on podcast produced by Kobe Bryant

Vicky Nguyen October 10, 2022

Long before his days of domination on the Los Angeles Lakers, legendary Kobe Bryant knew all too well what it...