O.C. High School Students are Pre-Registering to Vote in Civic Education Drive
How local election officials, teachers, and a grassroots group are engaging young people during High School Voter Education Weeks.
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Three of the four candidates for the Los Alamitos School Board share their views on cellphone policies, AI, and declining enrollment
This November, two incumbents are not seeking reelection to the five-member board that governs nine schools. Four newcomers are running for the two seats.
Skip the SAT?: Tackling the Changing Testing Requirements for College Admissions
As universities across the U.S. begin to reinstate SAT and ACT test requirements for applicants, some high school students are unsure how to respond.
Two Campuses in O.C. Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
South Lake Middle School in the Irvine Unified School District and Mission Viejo Christian School are among 33 honorees in California.
Airport Fire Closes Some Schools in Orange County
Trabuco Elementary and Robinson Elementary in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District have been closed since Sept. 10.
O.C. Districts Curb Student Cellphone Use During School Day
California could soon require TK-12 public school districts to restrict students' cellphone use on campuses, but several local school boards are already taking action.
City of Orange Cuts School Crossing Guard Program due to Budget Deficit
The Orange City Council eliminated school crossing guards to save $425,000, but councilmembers are expected to discuss the program at their Sept. 10 meeting.
Stefan Bean’s Remarkable Journey: Q&A with Orange County’s New Superintendent
He persevered through multiple challenges to excel as a student, charter school leader and for now Orange County's superintendent.
Back-to-School Season is Here
All but one public school district in Orange County will welcome students back on campus for the 2024-25 school year in August.