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WEBStefan Bean’s Remarkable Journey: Q&A with Orange County’s New Superintendent. He persevered through multiple challenges to excel as a student, charter school leader and for now Orange County's superintendent. Hyperlocal reporting that shines a light on the people, policies, and programs impacting education in Orange County.
Two Campuses in O.C. Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
WEB7 hours ago · One public school and one private school in Orange County were named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools today. South Lake Middle School in the Irvine Unified School District and Mission Viejo Christian School were both awarded the prestigious honor from the U.S. Department of Education.They are among 33 elementary, middle and high schools honored this year in California, and 356 nationwide.
Spotlight Schools Newsletter Sept. 6, 2024
WEBSep 6, 2024 · The Westminster School District kicked off the 2024-25 school year on August 28. Thousands of pre-school, elementary, and middle school students returned to the district’s 17 campuses to start a fresh season of learning. Superintendent Gunn Marie Hansen, Ph.D., recently sat down with Spotlight Schools for a 30 minute interview.
Back-to-School Season is Here - Spotlight Schools
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Photo by Jeannette Andruss. August means back to school for thousands of students attending public schools in Orange County. All but one of the 28 public school districts in O.C. will start the 2024-25 school year this month. Only the Huntington Beach City School District will welcome its students back on …
Choosing Schoolwork over Sunny Days at the Beach? - Spotlight …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · In 2021, California hit a record number of enrollment across school districts, and in 2022 almost 30% of K-12 students enrolled in a summer learning program. One of the main reasons high school students opt to enroll in a summer class is to free up space for their schedule in the future, according to David Platt, Ed.D., Assistant Principal of ...
As kids head back to class, O.C. Department of Education leader …
WEBAug 17, 2023 · It's officially back-to-school season in Orange County. Thousands of local students are heading back to campuses this week as the 2023-24 school year starts. Most of the 28 public school districts in O.C., as well as many charter schools, are welcoming new classes of transitional kindergartners all the way
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WEBJeannette Andruss, Co-Founder. Jeannette Andruss is a longtime journalist, public school parent and believer that civil discourse and a free press are vital for democracy. She founded Spotlight Schools in 2021 with the help of the Tiny News Collective. She writes and reports the Spotlight Schools email newsletter in addition to many articles.
2024 California Distinguished Schools Announced - Spotlight …
WEBMar 1, 2024 · The full list of O.C. schools named 2024 California Distinguished Schools are: Cypress High, Anaheim Union High School District. John F. Kennedy High, Anaheim Union High School District. Lexington Junior High, Anaheim Union High School District. Magnolia High, Anaheim Union High School District. Oxford Academy, Anaheim Union High …
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WEBCalifornia Bans School Districts from Requiring Staff to Disclose a Student's Gender Identity. The law comes after several school boards, including Orange Unified, passed parental notification policies sparking debates over the rights of LGBTQ+ students and the rights of parents.