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Rethinking homework: New policy emphasizes 'quality over quantity'

The Los Alamitos Unified School District Board of Education adopted a new homework policy that translates to less homework overall for students.

Proposed homework policy stresses 'quality over quantity'; Supreme Court rulings & education; What's being built at local campuses.

Where McGaugh's outgoing principal is headed; Outdoor Science School schedule announced; Plus, drama students win awards.

LAHS Football Coach Ray Fenton speaks to the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce April 1, 2022 at Maderas Steakhouse. Fenton spo
community

LAHS Football Coach says dignity, integrity and grace are primary focus for his student-athletes

Ray Fenton touches on NFL recruitment, a new NCAA policy that could transform high school sports and more in talk at Chamber meeting

The June 7 Primary Election will be certified by California's Secretary of State on July 15. Photo: Jeannette Andruss
Politics

Primary Election results: Incumbents lead in races for Education

California June 7 Primary Election results show incumbents leading in races for education posts.

Primary Election Results; Nonprofit feeds O.C. students over summer; New hire at McGaugh Elementary

Homework policy being revised; School supplies donation drive; 🎓Highlights from promotion and graduation ceremonies!

O.C. Celebrates the Class of 2022; It's Election Day; Weaver Ambassadors make a positive impact

🏳️‍🌈 Students take part in Pride march; Principals hired at two Los Al USD Elementary schools; Details on FREE summer concerts

Newsletters Archive

Anti-Gun Violence Rally planned at LAHS today; O.C.'s top speller advances in Scripps National Spelling Bee; Plus, Eagle Scouts honored

Student short film 'Left Field' premieres; Another Charter school wants to expand; A rich source of summer activities for kids!

Newsletters Archive

Source of 'joy' at board meetings is moving on; Fire erupts near two Los Al USD campuses; Plus, a record-setting performance by LAHS AP Chemistry students

Covid-19 cases rises in some CA school districts; 'Controversial issues' policy on tonight's Board agenda; Students raise $29,000 in Jog-a-thon!

Newsletters Archive

'Wellness Warriors' boosting students' mental health; Elementary school-age entrepreneurs; Who's donating to O.C. Board of Education candidates?

Update on the search for two school principals; Plus, O.C. teachers surprised with checks for $20,000

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