From performances to food, local schools are recognizing the diverse cultures of their students during the school day.

Supt. Norma E. Martinez among three CESD leaders and partners recognized by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17.

Westminster High School senior Timmy Tran displays the pennant for his future college. Courtesy photo. Timmy Tran is one of the thousands of seniors in Orange County preparing for one of the biggest ...

Two incumbents are facing two challengers in the contests for Trustee Areas 2 and 5. Plus, FSD voters will weigh in on a $262 million bond measure. The Fullerton School District Board of Trustees has ...

In Trustee Area B, current city councilman, and spouse of the current board president is running to replace her, facing a parent endorsed by the teachers' union. In Trustee Area C, an incumbent is ...

The following is a press release from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and does not reflect editorial work done by Spotlight Schools. "The buddy bench is a symbol that is meant to promote ...

Spotlight Schools is a hyperlocal newsroom dedicated to covering education in Orange County. We're making it easier to get reliable and accurate information about your school and district, leaving you ...

Volunteering has become a key part of the teenage experience, so much so that over 28.3% of Americans ages 16+ volunteered between September 2022 to Sept. 2023, according to the United States Census ...

L-R: Erin Bro, Jeannette Aguilera, Megan Lee, Darcy Blake, Tracy Havens and Christine Reinhardt-Zacair are Orange County's 2026 Teachers of the Year. You’re an Orange County Teacher of the Year! That ...

In Long Beach, Jax Bicycle Center sells a variety of e-bikes, which general manager Jeff Sisk says is the fastest-growing category in the store. Photo by Katie Arnoult On weekdays, teenagers in Orange ...

The Saddleback Valley USD will close one elementary campus at the end of this school year, while Capistrano Unified, and others, are considering future consolidation plans. An image from the Instagram ...