Elementary and middle schools across Orange County have again earned top placements in U.S. News & World Reports’ latest analysis of quality campuses statewide.
Schools and districts across Orange County marked the 40th anniversary of Red Ribbon Week with creative campus-wide celebrations promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
From Chapman University to Santa Ana schools, Orange County counseling leaders were celebrated for their innovation and impact at the state’s largest professional association for school counselors.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a wide range of education bills at the close of the 2025 legislative session, enacting new laws on literacy, school safety, nutrition and student well-being while vetoing several others.
Orange County students once again outperformed their state and regional peers on California’s annual assessments, with English language arts scores nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels and similar gains in math and science.
The Orange County Department of Education hosted its ninth annual Interpreters and Translators Conference Oct. 3–4 at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, bringing together language professionals for two days of training, networking and recognition.
