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OC high schools rank among California’s best in latest U.S. News list

Vicky Nguyen September 1, 2026
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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VIDEO: Talented teens take Segerstrom stage for 25th annual Summer at the Center performance

Staff reports August 8, 2016
Celebrating 25 years of changing at-risk students’ lives through performing arts, the Summer at the Center has another hit on their hands....
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VIDEO: ‘Small Paintings Project’ at OCDE school promotes big artistic vision

Ian Hanigan August 4, 2016
These tiny works of art may have come from equally tiny hands. But each required a big artistic vision and a thoughtful process. This...
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OCDE in the news: Summer at the Center marks its 25th year

Ian Hanigan August 2, 2016
Every year in July, OCDE’s alternative education division and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts team up to give at-risk students the chance to participate in music, dance and acting under the direction of talented arts professionals. The program is called Summer at...
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Mijares: OCDE will help schools across California address students’ academic and behavioral needs

Al Mijares August 1, 2016
A new state initiative has the potential to have a transformative impact on education in California — and the Orange...
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OCDE students learn basketball and life skills at A.C. Green’s summer leadership camp

Staff reports July 28, 2016
A handful of students from OCDE’s alternative education program learned more than just basketball fundamentals at A.C. Green’s five-day Leadership Camp...
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Santa Ana Unified School District names Dr. Stefanie Phillips as new superintendent

Ian Hanigan July 27, 2016
Following a nationwide search, the Santa Ana Unified School District has tapped a rising star currently serving as the district’s chief financial officer to be the next superintendent. Dr. Stefanie Phillips was formally approved by the SAUSD Board of Education on Tuesday to...
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Two OC school boards vote to place facilities bond measures on the November ballot

Ian Hanigan July 26, 2016
Along with casting ballots for the next U.S. president and a new junior senator from California, Orange County voters will...
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In the news: Disneyland encourages students to give back, state and county leaders kick off Safe Schools Conference and more

Staff reports July 22, 2016
Let’s take a look at the Newsroom’s weekly roundup of education stories from Orange County and beyond: Four state and county...
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Anaheim Elementary School District unveils new, fully-responsive website

Staff reports July 21, 2016
On the heels of changing its name and redesigning its logo, the Anaheim Elementary School District has a new website. The redesigned site features a rotating news carousel, easy access to district information and key navigation upgrades. New and helpful links to city,...
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Sandra Hutchens and California Interscholastic Federation Executive Director Roger Blake meet for a news conference to discuss school safety

Four state and county leaders convene at OC conference for discussion on school safety

Staff reports July 20, 2016
As security threats around the country continue to evolve, so too must the preparations and responses of school officials and law enforcement....
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