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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
Student Victor Valenzuela pitches his business idea at a podium

ACCESS students face ‘sharks’ in entrepreneurial pitch competition

Fermin Leal June 28, 2017
Two students from the Orange County Department of Education’s alternative education program each won up to a $5,000 loan after...
Girl reading a book

California compiles a summer reading list for kids and teens

Ian Hanigan June 27, 2017
Looking for summer book suggestions for children and teens? You might want to check out the state’s Recommended Literature: Prekindergarten...
Students eating in a cafeteria

Summer food programs in OC ensure children won’t go hungry when schools are closed

Ian Hanigan June 26, 2017
More than 250,000 students throughout the county rely on free or reduced-price meals provided by their schools. But what happens when OC campuses close for the summer? Dareen Khatib, manager of OCDE’s Nutrition and Wellness Services team, tells us there...
Cluttered desk

Weekly roundup: Dalai Lama visits OC educators, a nurse’s act of kindness, the benefits of diversity and more

Staff reports June 23, 2017
Some Anaheim educators and other invited guests were treated to a rare visit this week from the 14th Dalai Lama,...
Students working on a project

State superintendent taps OCDE partner to help lead global education initiative

Fermin Leal June 22, 2017
Two longtime California education leaders will work on behalf of the state to build partnerships with countries including China, Canada,...
Tammy Van and Alexis Patlan pose for a photo at a Friday Night Live event

3 Orange County students to serve on 15-member Friday Night Live youth council

Fermin Leal June 21, 2017
Three Orange County students will serve on a youth council organized by the California Friday Night Live Partnership, working to raise awareness around alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention, traffic safety, and violence issues. Alexis Patlan, a current Chapman University...
The Dalai Lama with Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait

During an OC visit, Dalai Lama shares reflections on kindness with Anaheim educators

Ian Hanigan June 20, 2017
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama offered two solid reasons to practice kindness and compassion while speaking to Anaheim educators...
police officer high-fiving students at GGUSD

Garden Grove Unified makes plans to develop the state’s second Vietnamese dual-language program

Ian Hanigan June 20, 2017
The Garden Grove Unified School District is developing a new Vietnamese dual-language program that would be just the second of its...
Deaf and hard of hearing student uses sign language to repeat music lyrics

Students at Deaf and Hard of Hearing program produce music video to inspire bravery

Fermin Leal June 19, 2017
The theme for their music video was simple: Say what you want to say, and let the words fall out. I want to see you be brave. Students from OCDE’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at University High and Venado...
Brea Olinda High School seniors visit with Country Hills Elementary School students

Before moving forward, some Brea Olinda High seniors take one final trip back

Ian Hanigan June 16, 2017
Some members of Brea Olinda High School’s Class of 2017 took a quick detour on their way to walking at...
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