Is meditation the wave of the future in education? Our children’s brains are where 89 billion neurons fire in an organized way. It’s their control center. But in an increasingly warp-speed, hyper-linked world where social media competes for our children’s waning attention spans, while school shootings and bullying compound their already heightened classroom stress, students’ […]
Outdoor Education
Dyllan Stanfield’s eyes lit up when she saw the hedgehog … and the opossum … and all the goats. The 6-year-old—an aspiring veterinarian, according to her mom—had many questions for the Orange County Zoo zookeepers on a recent visit. And she got many answers in return. “We are able to educate children on the importance […]
The Advantages of Montessori Schools
One day, Giuliana De Frenza, director at Montessori Harbor-Mesa School, received a call from the mother of a child who used to attend the school, which De Frenza opened in 1970. She explained to De Frenza that her son graduated from college and that he was one of the top students in his class. “‘I […]
Upcoming Events
Learn & Grow Expo is a FREE EVENT where families can find over 60 exhibitors focusing on all aspects of healthy living—experts offering the tools and wisdom parents need to know to help them raise boys and girls with strong minds and bodies. There will be free health screenings, nutrition and fitness demonstrations, and lots […]
Vacation with Education
Avoid the summer slide in learning by incorporating these fun ways to maintain and improve learning while on vacation. Learning, especially with young minds, is assisted when children see how the skills they are being taught in school are useful and can be applied in “real life.” Abstract concepts are hard for young children to […]
Toys That Teach
These new toys on the market stir the imagination and encourage learning with hours of entertainment. Code & Go Coding is an essential skill for emerging learners, but with learning about coding comes more time staring at a computer. The Code and Go Mouse Mania Board takes an analog approach to coding and gamifies STEM […]
Private School Versus Public School
When it comes to choosing the right school for your child, there are a lot of aspects to consider that parents may find difficult to sort through. With so many choices within public and private sectors, however, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Having the option to choose what works best for your individual […]
Tech Camp Stars
Your future programmer, filmmaker, video game-maker, or scientist will benefit from a summer full of fun and learning. Planet Bravo Whether it’s learning to code, film production, Minecraft, or even building robots, this camp allows kids to use create something awesome with technology in a fun one-week session. The 8 to 1 ratio of students […]
A Knott’s Education
A Minuteman stood outside Knott’s Berry Farm’s replica of Independence Hall regaling students from Purch Avenue Elementary School in Gardena with the exploits of those Revolutionary War heroes. Meanwhile, over on Knott’s Silver Bullet roller coaster, students from Orange County’s Kestrel Learning Academy were riding it – not just for fun, but to learn about […]
2018 Top 25 Teachers of Orange County
School administrators commend educators who deserve full credit. We reviewed over 150 beautifully written nomination essays this year from principals and administrators paying tribute to remarkable teachers throughout Orange County. Reading through these nominations and choosing the top 25 was not an easy task, as every submission was truly special and worthy of recognition. From […]
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