Education

As a parent you always want the best for your child. Why choose a play-based preschool? Research shows is that a play-based, developmentally appropriate preschool is, in fact, the best academic preschool. When tested, children who went to a play-based program did better academically in...

 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...

As a parent you always want the best for your child. Why choose a play-based preschool? Research shows is that a play-based, developmentally appropriate preschool is, in fact, the best academic preschool. When tested, children who went to a play-based program did better academically in...

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 to...

 All six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District (Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch) plus Academy of the Canyons were honored with distinctions from the annual U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Rankings. The six...

 Think About the Person with Whom You Are Communicating Not all family members communicate in the same manner or at the same level. This is especially true of young children. When communicating with young children, it is important for adults to listen carefully to what the children are saying...

 On Saturday, May 26th, 41 SCCS students graduated, celebrating their matriculation to various respected and prestigious colleges and universities. “This class embodies the character qualities we work to instill and encourage in SCCS students,” shared Wiley Kennedy, Campus Pastor. “These...

 Keys to Building Effective Family Communication There are many things that families can do to become more effective communicators and in turn to improve the quality of their relationships. Families can improve their communication skills by following some suggestions for building effective...

Continuing from the April issue. We all know that reading to our children is important. But did you know that toddlers and preschoolers who are read to every day have many advantages and benefits. Here are the remaining highlights to emphasize. 5. Reading together encourages a thirst for...

The Santa Clarita Public Library invites the community to the annual celebration of international culture and childhood literacy at Día De Los Niños/ Día De Los Libros from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, located at 18601 Soledad...

“It’s called Sky. I came from Beijing, China, and the pollution there is super heavy. I think about the sky there is dark, smoky and dirty. I hope my family can see the beautiful sky like this painting and I want everyone to enjoy the sunny day like this. I like every different color. The life...

In a recent poll conducted by the American Family News Network, a Christian news service, people were asked the following question – “What’s the primary reason most Christian parents send their children to secular public schools instead of opting for private or home schooling?” The results were...

 Play is child’s work; it is a foundation for learning. It is important to realize that “just playing” is a very effective way for young children to learn. Kindergarten is so demanding and requires a good foundation of academic skills. How do young children get the academic knowledge while...

 Parent-approved video games that are played in moderation can help young kids develop in educational, social, and physical ways. Why Video Games Can Be Beneficial to Kids As parents, we focus more attention on the potential dangers than on the potential benefits of electronic video games, but...

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...

 We all know that reading to our children is important. But did you know that toddlers and preschoolers who are read to every day have many advantages and benefits. Not only does reading enhance a child’s vocabulary, and to help them understand how to read and write, but reading aloud to...

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 transfer...

As a parent, you want only the best for your children and you want to make sure they are well prepared for the adventures in Kindergarten. Preschool is a wonderful place to gain the knowledge and tools that will make your children feel secure and successful as they move from the comfortable...