Education

 In 2019, parents want more than just the best in academics for their children – they’re also focused on character building and critical thinking. “We’ve very consciously created a community that values respect, kindness and hearts for others,” explains Legacy Christian Academy Head of School...

   The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of Junior Chamber International “The Jaycees” is celebrating a successful summer of events and is delighted to announce several great events this fall. Following feedback from members and from the community asking about how to get involved, the Jaycees...

  As the modern education establishment implements every new instructional fad, many are returning to a method of education that has been proven successful over centuries. It has taken modern educators around 150 years to disassemble an educational system that took thousands of years to...

 Newhall School District is and has been recognized as one of the top performing districts in the Santa Clarita Valley, LA County, and the state of California. In a recent publication by the Learning Policy Institute, Newhall School District ranked as the #1 “positive outlier” district for...

 Do you believe that exceptional math students: perform computations fast; memorize lots of facts, formulas, and procedures easily; score high grades on exams; and work well under pressure? If so, your beliefs about the essence of mathematical understanding may be rooted in misconceptions. In...

It is a fact that children in Performing Arts maintain better academic results. Additionally, Performing Arts at any age builds self-esteem and confidence which are valuable tools needed to face any life challenge. Whether pursuing careers or just for fun, tools learned can be used throughout...

  Trinity Classical Academy has entered into a creative partnership with the Alfred Mann Foundation to provide students with a unique opportunity to learn about medical device research, design and manufacturing as well as careers in the science, technology, engineering and math field. Liz...

  Rampage is coming to town on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  It’s the 36th year that the Hart Regiment of William S. Hart High School will be hosting this spectacular event - one of the largest Marching Band and Field Show Tournaments in Southern California. Rampage, which typically...

  For an increasing number of parents, the “public school down the street” isn’t the top choice for where their children get their educational start. “As options expand and parents find that there are campuses that better match their educational and/or faith preferences, they are doing...

It is very clear that raw intelligence is not enough to guarantee success. Studies show that there is little difference in success between children with an above average intelligence in comparison to a child identified as a genius. Raw talent is just not enough, focus on a particular interest...

   Those who assume that education methods used for millennia can be dismissed within a generation forget that time is the best laboratory, especially regarding human behavior. It has taken modern educators around 150 years to disassemble an educational system that took thousands of years...

   For kids, summer is filled with long days and nights outside, and sleeping in. School is back in session this month, so it is important to start transitioning your child from summer fun back to a school schedule soon. By creating a smooth transition for you child, this will allow them...

   West Ranch High School is proud to present the 11th annual Wildcat Classic, a daylong display of musical artistry. More than 20 high school bands from the Santa Clarita Valley and around the region will gather for the Southern California School Band and Orchestra (SCSBOA) Marching Band...

This time of the year can be exciting, stressful, and everything in between so to help you we created this Back 2 School Guide for all of your back to school needs. Saugus Union School District 24930 Avenue Stanford, Valencia 661-294-5300 www.saugususd.org The Saugus Union School District has...

   The City of Santa Clarita is excited to hold its annual River Rally event for the 25th consecutive year! To celebrate this milestone, the City invites local seventh through twelfth-grade students as of the 2019-2020 school year to submit original artwork for a chance to have it featured...

  The “2019 Innovation in Social Equity Award” from the National Recreation and Parks Association is awarded to one Parks and Recreation agency in the entire country, and this year, the City of Santa Clarita took the award for their Jakes Way Neighborhood Program in Canyon Country. The...

   It seems that more and more families are discovering Classical education. If you were to ask most people just a few short years ago about this method, very few would have been even familiar with the term. The Classical education method makes use of the first three of the seven liberal...

   Why is it so beneficial to have a small class size, especially in preschool? When you search for a preschool, or if your child is enrolled in a program already, how many children are in their classroom? Studies show that when class size is smaller, and staff-child ratio is lower, the...