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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.
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 …
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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.
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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.
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.
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WEBPop Warner players looking for historic win. The undefeated North Long Beach 14U Panthers team earned a spot to play in the Pop Warner Super Bowl in Florida but needs help paying for the "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
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WEBBack-to-School Edition: Covid-19 rules for 2022-23; 🏈 Is the #1 HS Football recruit switching colleges? Plus, back-to-school safety tips.