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.
Students Impacted by L.A. County Fires Allowed to Attend Schools Outside of their Home Districts
With Executive Order, Governor suspends residency requirements and other rules governing schools for the 2024-25 school year; Westminster School District offers to enroll displaced students.
How the Windstorm and Devastating L.A. Fires are Impacting Orange County Schools
Air quality concerns have led some schools in Orange County to limit students' outdoor activity.
Meeting Recap: Looming Layoffs, New Trustees Sworn In, and the Books Los Al USD Students are Reading
After winning their races in the November 5, 2024 election, newly elected board trustees were sworn into office. The board also selected a President and Vice President for 2025.
Opinion: Why every teen should volunteer
High school junior says volunteerism teaches students how to prepare for the future.
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The Issue with E-Bikes
E-bikes allow teens more independence, but they also raise safety concerns.
🗳️ Unofficial Election Results for O.C. School Board Races & Bond Measures
Unofficial election results show all nine school bond measures on their way to passing and some school board incumbents at risk of losing their seats.
Orange Unified Superintendent Stepping Down
Ernie Gonzalez will take on a "senior administrative role" with the district
Candidates share their message to parents, thoughts on AI, and declining enrollment
Two incumbents are facing two challengers in the contests for Trustee Areas 2 and 5. Plus, FSD voters will weigh in on a $262 million bond measure.
All four candidates for Cypress School Board shared thoughts on which programs deserve more funding, AI, cellphones, and more
2024 has seen two Cypress trustees step down from their positions on the five-member board. Seats for Trustee Area A and Trustee Area E are on the Nov. 5 Ballot.
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.
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.
Cypress School Board Appoints New Trustee to Fill Vacancy
Meghna Parikh, a district parent, was appointed to represent Trustee Area C following the resignation of Sandra Lee in August.
Schools Reopen after Closure due to Airport Fire
Students at two campuses in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District were set to return to their classrooms on Sept. 17.
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.