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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
Tom Torlakson (left) and OC Superintendent Al Mijares discuss school safety issues during panel.

School safety panel features state and county leaders, kicks off OC conference

Ian Hanigan July 19, 2017
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares...
Irvine Valley College students Julian Brito, Katrina Dagg and Omid Mohammadi

Irvine Valley College offers working students an after-hours pathway to a business degree

Ian Hanigan July 17, 2017
Irvine Valley College is launching a new degree program designed to work around the busy schedules of its working students....
An engineer exams in a lab a scale model of the Mars Curiosity Rover

OC students learn about careers in space exploration during JPL visit

Fermin Leal July 14, 2017
A group of Orange County high school and college students spent a day this week at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory watching a test drive of a replica of the Mars Curiosity Rover, examining the Mission Control Center, and exploring an...
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Weekly roundup: Trustee area changes, school start dates and more

Staff reports July 14, 2017
The Tustin Unified Board of Education this week approved a new district map with five distinct trustee areas, putting that...
Orange County Board of Education members Jack Bedell and David Boyd

Orange County Board of Education selects new president, vice president

Ian Hanigan July 12, 2017
The Orange County Board of Education on Wednesday voted to elect new officers for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Dr. Jack...
A group of students run toward their elementary school

New school year begins at three year-round campuses

Fermin Leal July 10, 2017
Just as most Orange County students are starting to settle into their summer vacation routines, others are already back in school. The 2017-18 school year began Monday for hundreds of students at three elementary schools in Anaheim Elementary School District....
Girl in bee swimsuit next to pool

#kindness1billion: Summer’s here, but kindness isn’t taking a vacation

Ian Hanigan July 6, 2017
You’re sharing treats with friends and coworkers. You’re saving bees from swimming pools. You’re even showing some love to parking...
A hard copy of Orange County Department of Education's Local Control Accountability Plan sits on a desk.

OCDE’s accountability plan targets technology, parental outreach and college/career readiness

Fermin Leal July 1, 2017
The Orange County Department of Education has developed a plan for the upcoming school year that aims to expand access...
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Weekly roundup: A new state budget, CHOC’s oncology prom, transitional kindergarten and more

Staff reports June 30, 2017
Gov. Jerry Brown this week put his signature on a $183 billion budget that increases funding for K-12 schools, after-school programs, early education, child care and teacher recruitment. In fact, the spending plan, which kicks in on July 1, raises...
Smoke over Orange County

OC smoke advisory issued in response to Cristianitos fire at Camp Pendleton

Ian Hanigan June 29, 2017
Air quality officials issued a smoke advisory Thursday in response to the Cristianitos wildfire, which has scorched 700 acres in...
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