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University High School’s Academic Decathlon team and coach Christopher Esposito pose during the 2026 United States Academic Decathlon National Competition, which featured the theme “The Roaring Twenties.”

University High places seventh at United States Academic Decathlon National Competition

Vicky Nguyen May 6, 2026

University High School finished seventh in the nation at the 2026 United States Academic Decathlon National Competition in Garden Grove, earning Rookie of the Year honors in Division 1 and multiple individual medals.

Anaheim Union educators at the Student & Community Voice AI Summit

Four OC school districts recognized for leading the way in AI integration

Nathaniel Martinez March 30, 2026

Quick look: Four Orange County school districts were honored at the inaugural AI K–12 Student Agency Awards — a national...

Beckman High School juniors Nimeesha Komatireddy, Serena Chan, Sarah Chan, Angeline Doan and Kirana Lai were recognized for their project Second Pulse, which focuses on improving healthcare access and education for first-generation immigrant families.

Weekly roundup: OC students named Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness, California expands transitional kindergarten access, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 22, 2025

Students from the Tustin and Irvine unified school districts are among 500 Gen Zers from 27 states selected for the...

Ten OC student projects to compete at National History Day finals next week

Madeline Gray June 5, 2025

Quick look: Ten standout student projects from Orange County are headed to the National History Day finals in Maryland next...

Weekly roundup: University High sails to third victory at NASA’s Ocean Sciences Bowl, Laguna Beach launches AI tool for classrooms, and more

Madeline Gray April 4, 2025

From oceanography to maritime history, a team of University High School students dove deep into studying marine sciences before surfacing...

Orange County academic decathletes score big with individual and team awards at state contest

Madeline Gray March 27, 2025

Orange County’s final four academic decathlon teams took home more than 40 awards after facing off against the state’s top...

Beacon Park School educators receive a $24,000 grant for their innovative project titled "Amplifying the Future: Empowering Student Musicians." (Courtesy of Lisa Hu Chen Photography)

Irvine Public Schools Foundation funds 17 campus projects to enrich educational innovation

Madeline Gray March 13, 2025

Seventeen Irvine school projects have been awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to support adaptive recess equipment, upgraded theater lighting systems,...