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Students at Las Lomas Elementary School in La Habra are welcomed back to campus by taking photos in front of colorful school decorations. (Courtesy of La Habra City School District)

2026-27 school year: See the back-to-school photos captured across Orange County

Madeline Gray August 25, 2026

Newport Harbor huddles up after beating Nanakuli 41-0 in their opening game in Oahu.

OC football teams open season with perfect 6-0 record in Hawaii

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026

OC District Attorney to host e-bike, e-motorcycle buyback event at Angel Stadium

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026

Nathan goodly with Grand Wizzard Theodore

Inventor of the record scratch Grand Wizzard Theodore inspires students to learn all they can

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026

Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026

OC schools are honored for civic education, with Anaheim Union leading the way

Ian Hanigan April 21, 2021

Fourteen Orange County Schools have been recognized by the California Courts system for building exemplary civic learning programs and creating...

Orange County students take home top honors at annual science and engineering fair

Nichole Pichardo April 20, 2021

Although the typical days of halls packed with students, spectators and judges are still on hiatus, that didn’t stop over...

School nurse checking temperature of student patient.

Orange County School Nurses Organization seeks nominations for awards program

Ian Hanigan April 19, 2021

The Orange County School Nurses Organization is accepting nominations for qualified candidates who exemplify excellence in school nursing. Application forms are due May 1 for awards in three categories — Lead/Coordinating School Nurse of the Year, School Nurse of the...

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana to hold graduations at Angel Stadium, signing day a time for celebration, and more

Ian Hanigan April 16, 2021

The Santa Ana Unified School District announced that it’s partnering with Angel Stadium to host all of its commencement ceremonies...

Annual arts and disability festival celebrates 45 years

Nichole Pichardo April 15, 2021

“Sometimes people will judge others on the color of their skin and I want people to know that everyone should...

2 OC districts recognized for model school attendance review boards

Ian Hanigan April 14, 2021

Two Orange County districts have been recognized by the state for the work of their school attendance review boards, or SARBs, which are being hailed as model programs that devised innovative strategies to support students during distance learning. The Centralia...

Online gaming nights encourage friendships, inclusivity through shared experiences

Ian Hanigan April 13, 2021

Orange County high schoolers are invited to build friendships while playing popular games online during a series of upcoming gaming...

Six tips for kindergarten readiness

Nichole Pichardo April 12, 2021

While the second week in April is dedicated nationally to celebrating the Week of the Young Child, OCDE’s Early Learning...

Weekly roundup: Five OC districts awarded for music education programs; Anaheim Elementary students return to campus; and more

Nichole Pichardo April 9, 2021

Five Orange County school districts this week were named among the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. Anaheim Elementary, Anaheim Union High, Capistrano Unified, Garden Grove Unified and Irvine Unified were among the 19 districts in...

Dr. John (Jack) Bedell, former OC Board of Education trustee and longtime professor, dies at 78

Ian Hanigan April 9, 2021

Dr. John (Jack) Bedell, a longtime professor who leveraged his signature charm, wit and humor to build relationships and find...