O.C. High School Students are Pre-Registering to Vote in Civic Education Drive
How local election officials, teachers, and a grassroots group are engaging young people during High School Voter Education Weeks.
Three of the four candidates for the Los Alamitos School Board share their views on cellphone policies, AI, and declining enrollment
This November, two incumbents are not seeking reelection to the five-member board that governs nine schools. Four newcomers are running for the two seats.
Skip the SAT?: Tackling the Changing Testing Requirements for College Admissions
As universities across the U.S. begin to reinstate SAT and ACT test requirements for applicants, some high school students are unsure how to respond.
Two Campuses in O.C. Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
South Lake Middle School in the Irvine Unified School District and Mission Viejo Christian School are among 33 honorees in California.
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Cypress School Board Appoints New Trustee to Fill Vacancy
Meghna Parikh, a district parent, was appointed to represent Trustee Area C following the resignation of Sandra Lee in August.
Schools Reopen after Closure due to Airport Fire
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Airport Fire Closes Some Schools in Orange County
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Spotlight Schools Newsletter Sept. 6, 2024
📱 O.C. Districts Enact Cellphone Limits // 💵 Which District Spends More than $30K Per Student? // 🚸 Parents Demand Return of School Crossing Guards in Orange
O.C. Districts Curb Student Cellphone Use During School Day
California could soon require TK-12 public school districts to restrict students' cellphone use on campuses, but several local school boards are already taking action.