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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
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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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Westminster district promotes biliteracy with dual immersion programs in Spanish and Vietnamese

Ian Hanigan October 31, 2016
On the heels of launching the state’s first Vietnamese dual-language immersion program, the Westminster School District has added another dual-language...
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In the news: OC Teachers of the Year, after-school program in Anaheim, costumed-dodgeball and more

Staff reports October 28, 2016
It’s the Friday before Halloween, so we have a treat for you — a roundup of the top education stories...
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Kindness Korner: Peace Day in the Garden Grove Unified School District

Staff reports October 28, 2016
For students in the Garden Grove Unified School District, kindness came to life last month through a day of peace. Becoming “heroes for peace,” students from Carrillo Elementary School in Westminster participated in a celebration commemorating the annual International Day...
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VIDEO: Hear what the Orange County Teachers of the Year have to say about kindness

Ian Hanigan October 28, 2016
As we posted earlier this week, 63 of the county’s finest educators gathered Tuesday at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, where they were...
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VIDEO: First-ever OCDE Services Showcase spotlights department’s programs and services

Ian Hanigan October 27, 2016
The Orange County Department of Education hosted its first OCDE Services Showcase on Monday, inviting local educators, businesses and community partners...
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VIDEO: OC’s top educators honored at 2017 Orange County Teachers of the Year awards dinner

Ian Hanigan October 26, 2016
Sixty-three superstar educators from Orange County school districts and community colleges were honored Tuesday evening during a special dinner celebration at the Disneyland Hotel. The 2017 Orange County Teachers of the Year event was coordinated by OCDE with SchoolsFirst Federal...
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OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

Staff reports October 25, 2016
OCDE’s Parent Infant Education and Support — or PIES — program is designed to serve children from birth to 36...
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In the news: Medieval Times’ educational show, anti-bullying, raising money for cancer research and more

Staff reports October 21, 2016
Another week is in the books, and we’ve got a recap of some of the education news you might have...
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OC Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts commit to month of kindness as part of One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative

Staff reports October 20, 2016
The Girl Scouts of Orange County and the Boy Scouts of America’s Orange County Council are joining forces with OCDE in the month of November — and beyond — to make progress toward one billion acts of kindness. Aligning with...
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Experts on early learning gather for 2016-17 QualityStart OC Leadership Academy

Ian Hanigan October 17, 2016
More than 80 early learning leaders from across Orange County convened for the launch of the 2016-17 QualityStart OC Leadership Academy...
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