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A Westminster School District teacher welcomes students for the 2026-27 school year. All eligible district schools earned gold or platinum California PBIS recognition for their work to create positive, supportive learning environments.

Weekly roundup: More than 250 Orange County schools earn statewide PBIS recognition, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 28, 2026
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WATCH: How schools can use existing insurance coverage to support student mental health services

Ian Hanigan August 27, 2026
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
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OC District Attorney to host e-bike, e-motorcycle buyback event at Angel Stadium

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026
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Weekly roundup: H.B. district implements federal security assessment, Saddleback College turns 50, and more

Ian Hanigan September 28, 2018
At a news conference this week, the Huntington Beach City School District announced that it’s adopted a robust security assessment...
students sit in front of monitors competing in online gaming

North America Scholastic Esports Federation announces new game for fall tournament

Ian Hanigan September 27, 2018
In the inaugural season of Orange County’s esports league, local high schoolers battled it out weekly in the online action-strategy game...
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LA Chargers working to boost physical fitness among OC students

Fermin Leal September 25, 2018
The Los Angeles Chargers want to help more students in Orange County become physically fit. So they’re reaching out to campuses that might want to host mini “training camps” as part of the NFL PLAY 60 campaign. Charger representatives met...
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Local nonprofit to host Dyslexia Awareness Event on Oct. 6

Ian Hanigan September 24, 2018
Speakers, exhibits and activities for kids will help promote a greater understanding of language-based learning disabilities during the Dyslexia Awareness...
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Weekly roundup: Gov. vetoes later school start time bill, 20 OC campuses named among healthiest, and more

Fermin Leal September 21, 2018
Groggy teens hoping to grab some extra sleep before school starts each day didn’t win the sympathy of Gov. Jerry...
Jake Bonnello is presented with Angels gear on stage

#kindness1billion: Canyon Rim Elementary celebrates student’s kindness, positivity

Ian Hanigan September 20, 2018
When students at Canyon Rim Elementary gathered for an assembly about kindness earlier this month, they had no idea one of their peers was about to be singled-out for his own positivity and compassion. Third-grader Jake Bonnello was as surprised...
woman leads a discussion in a classroom with parents

OCDE program trains educators to better engage families in support of children’s learning

Fermin Leal September 18, 2018
Orange County Department of Education’s Family Involvement Network supports students from districts throughout the county by organizing forums and training that bring...
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20 OC campuses recognized as America’s Healthiest Schools

Ian Hanigan September 17, 2018
Twenty campuses in Orange County have been named among America’s Healthiest Schools after implementing strategies designed to boost nutrition and...
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Weekly roundup: Canyon High grad wins ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’ podcast explores bilingual education and more

Ian Hanigan September 14, 2018
If you caught the big finale of “So You Think You Can Dance” this week, you saw another of example of an Orange County alum doing something extraordinary. Hannahlei Cabanilla, who graduated from Canyon High School in the Orange Unified...
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Schools invited to participate in fifth annual Character Day on Sept. 26

Ian Hanigan September 12, 2018
Schools, families and community organizations are encouraged to join a global conversation on the importance of character on Sept. 26....
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