Education

 With spring around the corner, family friendly events are as bountiful as the season.  And we know those busy Santa Clarita Valley families love an opportunity to plan ahead.  From fun activities at the Canyon Country Library to events in Old Town Newhall, there is something for everyone in...

 As of 2019, students in the Hart District will need 30 credits of math to graduate from high school. That may seem far away, but it actually affects students who are currently freshmen in high school.  At first glance, this new requirement could be seen as a great idea to keep kids engaged in...

 Items you’ll need — and stuff he’ll want — for the first day of school. A backpack. Look for something durable, water-resistant, easy to open and close, and comfortable (don’t saddle your kindergartner with a backpack designed to lug high school history books, for instance). A backpack adorned...

 February brings hearts and love to our minds, but at CBS preschool, love surrounds us every day. Children learn and grow the most before age five, but the best way to encourage that growth and learning is to provide a safe and loving environment that gives little ones the confidence to explore...

Sulphur Springs currently educates a student population of 644 students. Our continuing educational goal is to meet the diverse educational needs where all students will be educated in a 21st century interactive classroom that is engaging, personalized, and designed to optimize teaching and...

 Pinetree Community School has an outstanding enrichment program that all K – 6th graders participate in. Students enjoy theatre, music and art weekly. Sue Kay, Theatre Teacher “Enrichment is absolutely fabulous for kids. It teaches them lifetime skills like public speaking, confidence, how to...

 The Saugus Union School District announced the hiring of Dr. Victor P. Hayek as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Business Services.  Dr. Hayek joins SUSD from his previous position as Superintendent of the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District in Bridgewater, New Jersey. ...

One of the most dreaded things a tutor may hear when working with a student is “I’m stupid.”  Why does this evoke such a strong reaction on the part of the tutor and why is this cause for alarm?  Why does this trigger an immediate plan for a change? Perhaps it is because so much of our own...

Recent studies indicate that children who demonstrate more self-control at an early age are more likely to be more successful and healthy than those with the least self-control. Self-control is vital to one’s ability to plan ahead, for getting along with others, for asking for help, and for...

Citing an innovative approach that condenses remedial coursework to save students time and money and enhance completion, the California Community College Chancellor’s Office named College of the Canyons a recipient of the 2015 Student Success Award. The award was announced Friday by state...

 Where did your high school student go in the last few weeks? To the mall with friends to see a movie? To Target to purchase socks, school supplies or other necessities? Maybe to a restaurant to grab a bite to eat with family or friends? These are typical activities that are developmentally...

Legacy Christian Academy was the only private school in Los Angeles County to be named a National Blue Ribbon School award winner – and the campus celebrated with national and state dignitaries. Over 200 Legacy Christian students, dozens of parents and Legacy alumni were joined by dignitaries...

It’s that time of year again, when parents across the country pause to reflect on the past 12 months and decide how to make 2016 better than 2015. Whether you want to make more time for your family, focus on your hobbies or help improve your child’s confidence, improving your child’s education...

Sulphur Springs currently educates a student population of 644 students. Our continuing educational goal is to meet the diverse educational needs where all students will be educated in a 21st century interactive classroom that is engaging, personalized, and designed to optimize teaching and...

 A child is eligible for transitional kindergarten if a child will have his or her fifth birthday between: September 2 and December 2. • Transitional Kindergarten is the first of a two-year Kindergarten experience. • All of the laws that apply to Kindergarten apply to Transitional Kindergarten....

January is a time for fresh new beginnings. Many of us pledge to improve over the coming year. But the freshest beginning of all is a child’s first experience at school. It’s critical to expose our children to a warm and friendly atmosphere where a love of education is fostered, creating...

 Beginning in March of 2016 college-bound high school students will be taking a new generation of SAT tests. College-Board redesigned the test to measure essential skills for college readiness and even out the playing field for all college-bound students. Their goal is to focus on the Common...

Children with ADHD and other learning disorders often suffer from low self-esteem issues, and one way to counteract this is to encourage your child to participate in community service projects. When kids volunteer for the holidays, they are giving of themselves and see how they can improve the...