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Fullerton School District Campus Named an OCDE Impact School for Reading Instruction
Sunset Lane Elementary School has been named an Impact School by the Orange County Department of Education, one of only four schools across the county selected for the recognition.
Laguna Beach Unified Offers Free Breakfast and Lunch to All Students for 2026–27
Although meals are free for all students, families are encouraged to complete a free and reduced-price meal application.
Newport-Mesa Unified Campus Hosts Bike Bus
Every Tuesday, College Park Elementary students and families ride bikes together to get to the Costa Mesa campus.
Los Alamitos Education Foundation Hires New Executive Director
Tanya Adolph, Ed.D., will start as executive director of LAEF, Los Alamitos Unified's nonprofit partner, on October 12.
These 8 New California Laws will Have a Big Impact on Schools and Students
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills creating laws that will: require a new assessment in math, ease the path for English learners to be deemed fluent, and create changes to Prop. 28 arts funding.