Education

 Summary The aliens, which were never thought to exist, now are starting to take over Earth; however, they are called “the others.”  The takeover comes in waves – five waves to be exact.  First is media/telephone/internet takeover.  As all electronics are shut down, communication becomes hard. ...

 Over 300 athletes enjoyed the thrill of victory Tuesday at the Seventh Annual Hart Games held on a blustery day at Valencia High School. The district ­wide competition was sponsored by the Adapted Physical Education Department of the William S. Hart Union School District and the Special...

 The Santa Clarita Public Library will be hosting the second annual One Story, One City event, promoting literacy and a sense of community within Santa Clarita.  With the help of the Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library and Barnes & Noble, the library hopes to promote a sense of...

 As winter wears on and we all look forward to spring, we start thinking about new beginnings. In fact, Kindergarten registration for the fall is in full swing around the SCV. If your child isn’t ready to start “big kid school” quite yet, you should still be seriously considering preschools....

 The new direction for schools across the country and in Santa Clarita is the Common Core curriculum. Common Core has been implemented in a number of states and partially implemented in others. It is being litigated in a number of states and is the subject of debate in this year’s elections....

 The contemporary classroom is significantly more diverse than the traditional one-room schoolhouse. We live in an age where mental abilities, disabilities and learning preferences are increasingly documented and analyzed, making it possible to cater to individual needs. The key to running a...

The Saugus Union School District has fifteen award-winning schools serving the communities of Saugus, Valencia, and Canyon Country for more than 100 years. Our Vision, Academic and Personal Success for Every Child, inspires and guides our Saugus teachers, staffs and administrators to achieve...

The SCV Education Foundation announces the hiring of Jackie Hartmann as executive director.  Prior to joining the foundation, Jackie served in a variety of roles at several large companies, distinguishing herself as a community volunteer. Jackie has nearly 30 years of experience as a human...

 During National Reading Month in March, many parents will be reminded of just how important reading and comprehension skills are to their child’s future academic success. The reality is all higher learning requires a solid foundation of reading skills in order for your child to achieve higher...

 On Saturday, March 19, esteemed professionals from across the world will take the stage to shed light on “What’s Trending?” during the second annual TEDx Conference at 9 a.m. at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC). College of the Canyons is primed and ready for this year’s event. ...

 Measure M audits verify proper spending of bond funds for nine straight years. The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Measure M Citizens’ Oversight Committee met recently to receive an update on facilities development at College of the Canyons and to accept the results of an...

We are excited to announce that March 14, 2016 will begin our annual TK/K Round Up. Our Kindergarten registration is for any child who turns five years old before September 1st, 2016. Our Transitional Kindergarten registration is for any child who turns five years old between September 2 and...

 Educating students with disabilities has never been a high priority for Christian schools. As a matter of fact, research shows that a very small percent of Christian schools in the United States have formal programs that intentionally address the needs of students with disabilities....

 For many students taking exams, in general, may be anxiety producing and that fear grows when we are talking about the SAT or ACT.  Up until this month, March of 2016, there were distinct differences between the SAT and ACT, and we were able to use those differences, in part, as a way of...

Siblings of children with disabilities have a unique set of challenges which require the appropriate support and attention.  Siblings may over-identify with the diagnosed child, feel embarrassed about behaviors exhibited by him or her, and feel guilt or shame with regard to the differences in...