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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
E-bike shutterstock

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

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026
Donna Dowicki is presented with Parenting OC magazine’s “Top Teacher” award by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union President and CEO Bill Cheney.

Find out who won Parenting OC magazine’s 2018 ‘Top Teacher’ award

Fermin Leal February 8, 2018
Two OCDE educators were individually recognized on Wednesday during Parenting OC’s 2018 Top Teachers of Orange County Awards ceremony. Allen Witten,...
female teachers shows two students a book

OC District Pulse: La Habra City School District

Fermin Leal February 7, 2018
Even after more than 100 years teaching children, La Habra City School District continues to evolve. The nine-campus district is...
A Tustin student at Irvine Valley College's Astounding Inventions competition

Irvine and Tustin students showcase their ‘Astounding Inventions’ at Irvine Valley College

Ian Hanigan February 6, 2018
Will “Staircase Friendly Rolling Backpacks” be the next big thing? What about the “Go Go Scooter,” the “Temperature Regulating Blanket” or the “Pony Tail Helper”? Tackling everything from casual annoyances to challenges facing the aerospace and medical industries, hundreds of...
A student on an Academic decathlon team holds up two numbers indicating his team answered a question correctly

Academic ‘decathletes’ battle for O.C. crown in thrilling Super Quiz Relay

Fermin Leal February 3, 2018
Teams took their places at center court inside Westminster High School’s gymnasium, surrounded by fans that packed the bleachers, armed...
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Weekly roundup: La Habra to reconfigure grade spans, esports in OC, a whodunnit in Capo, and more

Ian Hanigan February 2, 2018
Big changes are coming to the La Habra City School District in 2018-19. As the Orange County Register reports, the...
a group of students dressed in red form a heart on a school's blacktop

New video aims to support students struggling with social, emotional needs

Fermin Leal February 1, 2018
Santa Ana Unified School District recently posted a video called “We Care: Get Help” to show support for students who may be experiencing stress and going through a difficult time. The video features the school board, Superintendent Dr. Stefanie Phillips,...
students gather around computer monitors to play video games

Ready player one: Orange County High School Esports League to debut this week

Ian Hanigan January 30, 2018
Thirty-seven teams from 25 local high schools have signed on to be a part of the new Orange County High...
State superintendent Tom torlakson at a podium

Educators, experts gather at OCDE summit focused on dyslexia

Fermin Leal January 30, 2018
Magic Johnson, Gavin Newsom, Steven Spielberg and Henry Winkler all have something in common aside from their fame. They each...
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School in the Garden Grove Unified School District

Three OC campuses earn spots on state’s list of model middle schools

Ian Hanigan January 29, 2018
Three Orange County campuses have earned their way onto a list of California’s top-performing middle schools. Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School in the Garden Grove Unified School District, Cerro Villa Middle School in the Orange Unified School District and Ladera...
Kids running

Global School Play Day seeks to spotlight the importance of unstructured playtime

Ian Hanigan January 29, 2018
Scott Bedley has a simple suggestion for kids, and it’s one to which they probably won’t object: Play more. Bedley,...
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