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
Schools Closing in O.C. // Anaheim Board Appoints New Trustee // 🎤 K-Pop Battle of the Bands
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
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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O.C. Districts Closing Schools
Faced with declining student enrollment and budget challenges, several school districts are studying consolidating campuses.
✏️ Spotlight Schools Newsletter: March 2025
Board Member Ousted // ❓ about DEI // 🐐 Series on Schools with Farms // 🐝 O.C.'s Top Spellers
'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
"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