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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
Attendees take the state at the fifth annual Language Learner Celebration on May 11

Language Learner Celebration honors those who accelerate biliteracy and bilingualism in Orange County

Ian Hanigan May 20, 2017
OCDE’s Services for Language Learners team honored Orange County educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who have championed the success of...
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Weekly roundup: OC’s Community Indicators Report, school board changes, immunization rates and more

Ian Hanigan May 19, 2017
Orange County’s latest Community Indicators Report is out, pulling together compelling data and trends related to the local economy, housing, income and health....
Booths inside Chapman University gym display students' ocMaker Challenge projects

17 teams recognized in STEM-themed ocMaker Challenge

Fermin Leal May 19, 2017
Seventeen teams from Orange County middle schools, high schools and community colleges won cash prizes of $100 to $350 as part of the ocMaker Challenge, a STEM-based design competition where students use 3D modeling, 3D printing and other advanced technologies to...
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Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership honors students, staff, community group

Fermin Leal May 18, 2017
The Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership (OCFNLP) recognized a community group, two schools and a pair of school advisors for...
Participants from the National History Day-California competition

Orange County will be represented at the National History Day competition in Maryland

Ian Hanigan May 16, 2017
With big wins at the state level, five National History Day projects created by eight Orange County students are set...
Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans presents Luis Diaz and Teacher Leader James Oveson with competition awards.

Local students earn honors in state competitions for aspiring educators

Ian Hanigan May 15, 2017
High school students from Anaheim and Santa Ana have taken the top spots in three competitions held by Educators Rising California, which puts young people on the path to careers in teaching. The winners — from Canyon High School in...
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Weekly roundup: A revised state budget proposal, a groundbreaking in Capo USD, dental services and more

Ian Hanigan May 12, 2017
Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled his latest spending proposal this week, calling for an increase in funding for California’s public schools and community...
PAL students from Talbert Middle School

PAL programs and advisors honored for promoting innovative strategies to engage students

Ian Hanigan May 12, 2017
Four school-based Peer Assistance Leadership programs and two advisors have been honored by the Orange County Department of Education for...
money in education jar

Gov. Brown’s latest budget proposal adds $1.4 billion for schools

Fermin Leal May 11, 2017
California’s public K-12 schools and community colleges could receive $74.6 billion in state funding for the 2017-18 school year, $1.1 billion more than previously projected, under Gov. Jerry Brown’s latest budget proposal released Thursday. The governor said higher-than-expected revenues from...
students in classroom testing

Khan Academy’s SAT prep helping students improve scores, study finds

Fermin Leal May 11, 2017
Students participating in Khan Academy’s free SAT Practice program are more likely to earn higher scores when they take the...
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