Spotlight Schools
WEBCity of Orange Cuts School Crossing Guard Program due to Budget Deficit. The Orange City Council eliminated school crossing guards to save $425,000, but councilmembers are expected to discuss the program at their Sept. 10 meeting. 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 …
Update on the proposed second gymnasium at LAHS - Spotlight …
WEBOct 3, 2022 · Proposed floor plan for second gymnasium to be built at Los Alamitos High School with bond money. Courtesy Los Al USD. The total projected cost for both phases of the project, including with estimated contingencies, is around $28,500,000, according to Knowland. Superintendent Andrew Pulver, Ed.D., said it …
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.
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
About Spotlight Schools
WEBSpotlight Schools is a hyperlocal newsroom dedicated to covering education in Orange County. We're making it easier to get reliable and trusted information about your school and district, leaving you better informed to make decisions about your child's public school education. Our information network includes a website, email newsletter, and
Choosing Schoolwork over Sunny Days at the Beach? - Spotlight …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Over the years, summer class enrollment has increased across the state. 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 …
Spotlight Schools Newsletter August 18, 2023
WEBAug 18, 2023 · School districts prepare for Hilary's impact A tracking model from U.S. government weather forecasters shows the potential path for Hurricane Hilary.. Hurricane Hilary is currently storming toward Mexico. But some school districts in Orange County are already notifying families about the possibility that the giant storm could impact students and campuses when it hits Southern California.
Staff - spotlightschools.com
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.
news - Spotlight Schools
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.