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WEBThree of the four candidates for the Los Alamitos School Board share their views on cellphone policies, AI, and declining enrollment. This November, two incumbents are not seeking reelection to the five-member board that governs nine schools.
Preliminary Election Results - Spotlight Schools
WEBBy Jeannette Andruss on Mar 6, 2024 Preliminary Election Results. Unofficial election results for the March 5 Primary show the three incumbents on the Orange County Board of Education far ahead of their opponents and the effort to recall two Orange Unified board trustees leading.
Two Campuses in O.C. Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
WEBSep 23, 2024 · 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.
Back-to-School Season is Here - Spotlight Schools
WEBBy Jeannette Andruss on Aug 12, 2024 Back-to-School Season is Here. All but one public school district in Orange County will welcome students back on campus for the 2024-25 school year in August.
Who's Running for School Board in Orange County? - Spotlight …
WEBOct 27, 2022 · The candidates for the November 8, 2022 Statewide General Election are now set and the future of education in Orange County is on the ballot. Spotlight Schools is committed to providing hyperlocal coverage on the races for school boards across Orange County’s 28 public school districts.
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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Spotlight Schools Newsletter July 26, 2024
WEBJul 26, 2024 · THE LATEST ON TK-12 EDUCATION IN ORANGE COUNTY. In this month's newsletter: Campaign season has officially arrived in Orange County. Candidates seeking to run for their local school boards in the November 5, 2024, election can now file paperwork with the Orange County Registrar of Voters' office, which oversees local elections.And could the November ballot deliver a bonanza in school bonds for ...
Six candidates vying to be appointed Orange County's Interim …
WEBMay 20, 2024 · This Wednesday, the Orange County Board of Education (OCBE) is set to interview six candidates competing to become Orange County’s Interim Superintendent of Schools. The interviews will take place May 22 during a special board meeting scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. at 200 Kalmus Drive in Costa Mesa.. The board is tasked with appointing a person to serve out the remainder of the term of Al ...
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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