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O.C. and the Debate over Transgender Student-Athletes
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

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
Huntington Beach Union High School District

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?
Los Alamitos Unified School District

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
Los Alamitos Unified School District

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

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
Anaheim Elementary School District

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
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

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.

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