Education

   When we think about the Holiday Season many things come to mind. For some it might be family and friends being together, presents and yummy foods to eat. Most families have their own traditions, so how can the holidays be celebrated in the diverse preschool setting? Because all children...

  Trinity Classical Academy now offers their junior and senior students the opportunity to participate in its Dual College Credit Program and earn high school and college credits simultaneously for 22 of their existing Honors and AP Classes. The college credits Trinity students earn may...

   The Santa Clarita Public Library, SCV Education Foundation and College of the Canyons MakerSpace are partnering to host the 12th Annual Family Literacy Festival themed “Explore, Play, Create.” This FREE event will take place on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Town...

 The reasons for homeschooling are as diverse as the families who choose this option. The ultimate goal remains the same – to provide an outstanding education that meets the needs of each individual child. Saugus Union School District shares this goal. Most Santa Clarita residents are likely...

This month I had to include an extra column highlighting the amazing accomplishments of the student athletes at Waller’s GymJam! These remarkable young athletes have worked with commitment and dedication, so much so that they were recognized and rewarded accordingly. Please join us in...

   Zonta Club’s September 22 LifeForward Workshop “Awareness & Understanding Issues Impacting Our Youth!” brought important and timely information about the issues and dangers our youth face as computers and cell phones bring the world into our homes, hands and lives. Presenter, Chris...

 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 refine...

 This is the time of year when we take time to remember what we are thankful for. We often think of others and what the less fortunate may be missing. As parents we want to instill being a thankful person and showing others that we have gratitude in our hearts at a very young age. If we start...

 Most preschools will start accepting children at around age 2 ½, but that doesn’t mean your child is magically ready for preschool when he reaches that age. Readiness for preschool has more to do with where your child is developmentally. Is he socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively...

 At Santa Clarita Christian School, our full and half-day kindergarten program offers children a rigorous academic curriculum taught from a Christian worldview by accomplished, loving teachers. One of the special aspects of the Kindergarten year is the reading buddy program. At the beginning of...

 We all know that all children develop at different rates; however, in the age range of three and four years of age there are some skills that are very important for your child’s self-esteem and learning process. For instance, being able to speak clearly is important in order that they are...

 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 refine...

 Free educational events feature fun and interactive activities This autumn, encourage your children to “fall” for a good storytime at your local Santa Clarita Public Library. All three Santa Clarita Public Library branches will be hosting free, family-friendly, interactive storytimes for...

 The William S. Hart Union High School District needs a new member of the Measure SA Citizens’ Oversight Committee. This member will serve a two-year term with a maximum of three consecutive terms. The committee is looking for a member who would fit in the Business Organization category. In...

 At Santa Clarita Christian School (SCCS), we give your child the undivided attention, instruction and guidance their young minds and hearts demand. “We believe that preparing for college begins in Kindergarten,” said SCCS Director of Academics, Lynn Kistler. “It’s important to get it right.”...

 The reasons for homeschooling are as diverse as the families who choose this option. The ultimate goal remains the same – to provide an outstanding education that meets the needs of each individual child. Saugus Union School District shares this goal. Most Santa Clarita residents are likely...

 For preschool age children, the outdoors is the best place to work on their physical skills. Jumping, running, riding bikes and balancing on walking cups help improve large motor skills. It is also a perfect time for practicing ball-handling skills like throwing and catching to master hand eye...

 Stress is inevitable; however, unmanaged stress can have devastating effects on children and can lead to anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. Not only this, but the toll stress can take on our physical health has been well documented everywhere. Particularly in children,...