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WEBQ&A: Westminster School District Supt. Previews the New School Year. Gunn Marie Hansen shares goals for 2024-25 and discusses cellphone restrictions, chronic absenteeism, and how WSD is 'leading the way' with Artificial Intelligence.
Two Campuses in O.C. Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
WEBSep 24, 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.
Skip the SAT?: Tackling the Changing Testing Requirements for …
WEB4 days ago · Within the past few years, requirements to take the SAT and ACT, once seen as the deciding factor in college admissions, have been changing. When COVID-19 emerged, many schools decided to go test-optional to combat the unpredictable situation; including all University of California campuses and all California State University schools.. Now that the world is adapting to life after the pandemic ...
2024 California Distinguished Schools Announced - Spotlight …
WEBMar 1, 2024 · The list is out for the 2024 California Distinguished Schools. On Feb. 29, the California Department of Education announced that 293 campuses statewide were given its highest recognition. That includes 38 middle and high schools in Orange County.
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Spotlight Schools Newsletter Sept. 6, 2024
WEBSep 6, 2024 · THE LATEST ON TK-12 EDUCATION IN ORANGE COUNTY. In this newsletter: new cellphone rules for students are coming. Last week, the California legislature passed the Phone-Free Schools Act which would require districts and charter schools to enact policies restricting cellphone use by students during school hours by 2026. The bill is expected to be signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Public School Districts opening enrollment for the 2024-25 school …
WEBBy Jeannette Andruss on Jan 23, 2024 Public School Districts opening enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. O.C. public schools are starting to plan for next school year, especially for students starting universal transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or those seeking to transfer campuses.
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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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.