Spotlight Schools Newsletter: April 2025
Schools Closing in O.C. // Anaheim Board Appoints New Trustee // 🎤 K-Pop Battle of the Bands
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O.C. Districts Closing Schools
Faced with declining student enrollment and budget challenges, several school districts are studying consolidating campuses.
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
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.
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.