School Districts Respond to Immigration Enforcement Operations
Several O.C. school districts took to social media to declare schools as "safe havens" amid ICE raids.
Spotlight Schools Newsletter: June 2025
🎓 New tools to track graduates' progress // 👟 Debate over transgender athletes // Superintendents Wanted // 🍎 Ranking of Districts with the 'Best Teachers'
O.C. and the Debate over Transgender Student-Athletes
A brief look at how two Orange County school boards are responding to the Trump administration's efforts to stop California's inclusion of trans student-athletes in girls sports.
Westminster High School Student Heading to Harvard University
'I'm in shock,' senior Timmy Tran says after being accepted to 17 colleges and waitlisted at 13 others.
Why Do Some High Schools Have Ten or More Valedictorians?
Once an honor bestowed on a single student in each graduating class, O.C. campuses now have different approaches to this graduation title.
Los Alamitos High School Students' Film to Premiere at Bay Theatre
More than 100 LAHS students have worked on the short film titled "Free Trial" which will be shown alongside films from other students and alumni.
Meet Orange County's 2026 Teachers of the Year
Six educators honored in surprise announcements in the Orange County Department of Education awards program
Spotlight Schools Newsletter: April 2025
Schools Closing in O.C. // Anaheim Board Appoints New Trustee // 🎤 K-Pop Battle of the Bands
O.C. Districts Closing Schools
Faced with declining student enrollment and budget challenges, several school districts are studying consolidating campuses.
Students Shine in First-Ever K-Pop Battle of the Bands
Fullerton School District's inaugural competition celebrates Korean culture and performing arts
Anaheim School Board Ousts Trustee
The board voted 3-2 to declare a vacancy in Trustee Area 4 arguing its representative could no longer serve in the post after winning a seat on another local board.
✏️ Spotlight Schools Newsletter: March 2025
Board Member Ousted // ❓ about DEI // 🐐 Series on Schools with Farms // 🐝 O.C.'s Top Spellers
'Hidden Gem' in Huntington Beach
Award-Winning Golden View Elementary School uses its farm and garden to focus on Environmental Science.
O.C. Districts Supporting Fasting Students with Take-Home Meal Kits during Ramadan
"We are proud to ensure that students will continue to have access to free breakfast and lunch during Ramadan fasting."
Santa Ana USD to Drop Contested Ethnic Studies Courses to Settle Lawsuit
The district will invite public participation and adhere to controversial issues policy when redesigning new courses
✏️ Spotlight Schools Newsletter: Feb. 2025
O.C. Schools Respond to Immigration Crackdown Plans // 🧡 Support for L.A. Fire Victims // 💯 Celebrating the 100th Day of School
O.C. School Districts Respond to Changing Federal Immigration Rules
Shift allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to conduct arrests at schools prompts concerns from families, action by educators.
Funds Fuel Innovation in the Los Alamitos Unified School District
After shifting how it administers its Innovation Grants, the Los Alamitos Education Foundation invested more than $150,000 in dozens of creative new projects.