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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
Graphic displaying the CYBHI logo above the words "Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule" on a blurred background of students and school staff.

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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New school bus policy aims to improve student safety

Fermin Leal September 11, 2018
School buses in Orange Unified School District headed to pick students up for the first day of the new school...
Two students from the Monroe Elementary Language Academy

The Deeper Learning Podcast | On ‘Bilingual Education’ with Orange County Supt. Al Mijares

Ian Hanigan September 10, 2018
Bilingual education has seen a resurgence in recent years, with parents, businesses and educators touting the advantages of multiple-language acquisition...
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Cypress College opens center to support Anaheim Pledge students

Ian Hanigan September 10, 2018
Cypress College will hold a dedication ceremony this month for a new center serving the first crop of students associated with the Anaheim Union High School District’s Education Pledge initiative. If you haven’t heard, Anaheim Union’s Education Pledge is an...
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Weekly roundup: Pies disappearing from California School Dashboard, tobacco prevention experts answer some vaping questions, and more

Fermin Leal September 7, 2018
The California School Dashboard is getting a makeover ahead of its latest release. Edsource reported this week that since its...
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Santa Ana students ask astronaut about life on the International Space Station during live stream

Fermin Leal September 6, 2018
Students at Mendez Intermediate School in Santa Ana Unified spent part of their morning Thursday peppering an astronaut with questions...
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Garden Grove Unified begins year with high-fives, new opportunities for students

Ian Hanigan September 5, 2018
Last week, Garden Grove Unified School District administrators, teachers and staff rolled out the red carpet at several campuses, where students were greeted with smiles, cheers, posters, high-fives and photo booths to celebrate the first day of school. “We want...
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Weekly roundup: College offers free tuition, HB students receive new backpacks, and more

Ian Hanigan August 31, 2018
Orange Coast College is offering free tuition to full-time, first-year students. The “Pirates’ Promise” is available to California residents who...
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Skyview students learn soccer skills from LA Galaxy coaches at Jewish festival

Fermin Leal August 30, 2018
A group of students from OCDE’s ACCESS Skyview Elementary and Middle School were recently invited by the Merage Jewish Community...
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OC Superintendent Mijares honored by Black Chamber of Orange County

Ian Hanigan August 29, 2018
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares was recently recognized for his educational leadership by the Black Chamber of Orange County, which presented him with this year’s Distinguished Service Award.  Mijares received the honor on Aug. 23 at the organization’s 27th...
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OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

Ian Hanigan August 28, 2018
You tend to hear more about the Academic Pentathlon in the spring, when teams of middle schoolers are preparing for...
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