School Districts Respond as Chemical Leak Crisis Continues
At least 5 O.C. districts are impacted. Some Garden Grove Unified schools to remain closed for the rest of the school year; online learning offered.
Threat of Toxic Chemical Leak or Explosion Disrupts Schools in O.C.
Schools closed and students were evacuated due to a hazardous materials incident at a Garden Grove aerospace business.
Five Things We Learned About the Garden Grove Unified School District’s Superintendent
Gabriela Mafi, Ed.D., spoke with Spotlight Schools about math, mentorship, retirement and more.
Celebration for Top Teachers in Los Alamitos Unified
A total of eleven outstanding Los Alamitos USD faculty were honored at the event hosted by the Los Alamitos Education Foundation.
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Preview: Laguna Beach Unified Board of Education Meetings - May 14, 2026
Two days after voting to part ways with the superintendent, the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education could name an interim replacement.
Fullerton School District Teacher Surprised with $5,000 Award During Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Mike Shaffer of Richman Elementary School was surprised with $5,000 worth of physical education equipment and supplies.
Students Mark Earth Day with 'Orcafest'
Orangethorpe Elementary School's annual student-led event focused on conservation and environmental stewardship.
Brea Olinda USD Board of Education Appoints Natalie Johnson as Area 4 Trustee
Johnson will serve as the Area 4 Trustee through the remainder of the current term. The seat is up for election in November.
California students author new ‘digital wellness’ bill, say school cellphone bans fall short
O.C. student says, “It’s powerful to have students at the center of policy change when it comes to education legislation.”