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Los Alamitos High School Students' Film to Premiere at Bay Theatre
Los Alamitos Unified School District Featured

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
Centralia School District Featured

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
Saddleback Valley Unified School District Featured

Spotlight Schools Newsletter: April 2025

Schools Closing in O.C. // Anaheim Board Appoints New Trustee // ๐ŸŽค K-Pop Battle of the Bands

O.C. Districts Closing Schools
Saddleback Valley Unified School District

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 Featured

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
Anaheim Elementary School District

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.

โœ๏ธ Spotlight Schools Newsletter: March 2025
Anaheim Elementary School District

โœ๏ธ Spotlight Schools Newsletter: March 2025

Board Member Ousted // โ“ about DEI // ๐Ÿ Series on Schools with Farms // ๐Ÿ O.C.'s Top Spellers

'Hidden Gem' in Huntington Beach
Ocean View School District

'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
Garden Grove Unified School District

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
Santa Ana Unified School District

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

โœ๏ธ Spotlight Schools Newsletter: Feb. 2025
Fullerton School District

โœ๏ธ Spotlight Schools Newsletter: Feb. 2025

O.C. Schools Respond to Immigration Crackdown Plans // ๐Ÿงก Support for L.A. Fire Victims // ๐Ÿ’ฏ Celebrating the 100th Day of School

O.C. School Districts Respond to Changing Federal Immigration Rules
Fullerton School District Featured

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
Los Alamitos Unified School District

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.

O.C. Students Step Up to Support L.A. Fire Victims
Good News

O.C. Students Step Up to Support L.A. Fire Victims

Orange County schools have become hubs for humanitarian aid for families impacted by the Eaton, Palisades, and other fires.

Students Impacted by L.A. County Fires Allowed to Attend Schools Outside of their Home Districts
Westminster School District

Students Impacted by L.A. County Fires Allowed to Attend Schools Outside of their Home Districts

With an Executive Order, Governor suspends residency requirements and other rules governing schools for the 2024-25 school year; Westminster School District offers to enroll displaced students.

How the Windstorm and Devastating L.A. Fires are Impacting Orange County Schools
Brea Olinda Unified School District

How the Windstorm and Devastating L.A. Fires are Impacting Orange County Schools

Air quality concerns have led some schools in Orange County to limit students' outdoor activity.

Meeting Recap: Looming Layoffs, New Trustees Sworn In, and the Books Los Al USD Students are Reading
Los Alamitos Unified School District

Meeting Recap: Looming Layoffs, New Trustees Sworn In, and the Books Los Al USD Students are Reading

After winning their races in the November 5, 2024 election, newly elected board trustees were sworn into office. The board also selected a President and Vice President for 2025.

Opinion: Why every teen should volunteer
Los Alamitos High School

Opinion: Why every teen should volunteer

High school junior says volunteerism teaches students how to prepare for the future.

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