Though the pandemic, distance learning, and summer break may all contribute to more brain drain for students this year, there are simple things parents can do to help. The summer struggle is real. While summer vacation is typically a time for students to kick back at home, the extended break can also lead to regression […]
The New Back-to-School Normal
The fall school year will be like no other. What can families expect from OC public schools for the 2020-21 school year? Back to school is typically a time of preparing and planning. This academic year was unexpectedly interrupted when COVID-19 pushed Southern California schools into distance learning indefinitely. Now educators and parents alike are […]
Learn & Grow 2018
FREE Family Fun Event! Hosted by ‘Learn & Grow’ Grows at The Cube Over 2,000 attend Parenting OC event and obstacle course competition Saturday October, 6th saw the return of the Learn & Grow Expo hosted by The Discovery Cube in Santa Ana and presented by Parenting OC Magazine. This free family health, education and […]
Learn & Grow at the Cube
FREE Family Fun Event! Visit us on Saturday, September 30, 2017 and get a FREE child admission to Discovery Cube OC for the same day! Hosted by Directions to Parenting OC’s Learn & Grow 2017 at Discovery Cube Orange County. What is Learn & Grow Expo? Learn & Grow Expo is a FREE EVENT where […]
The Top 25 Teachers of Orange County 2017
Their school administrators describe what makes them the best in their class. With over 130 principals and school superintendents taking the time to write essays to sing the praises of talented teachers of Orange County, this year our job was the toughest yet. From 3D-printed animal prosthetics to volunteering to tutor foster care kiddos to […]
2017 Fam’ Favorites
Each year, in addition to the Administrator-nominated Top Teacher of OC program, we welcome parents, students and past students to nominate the educators who made a difference in their lives to our Family Favorite Top Teacher list. This year, we had 214 essays submitted about OC educators. Compiled by Sascha Zuger Dana Ware Orange County […]
Top Teachers 2017 – Parent & Student Nominations
Parenting OC would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who sent in nominations for our Top Teachers of Orange County 2017! Below is a list of all nominated teachers, along with their full submission essays arranged alphabetically by teacher’s last name. If your teacher didn’t win this year, please do not be […]
Top Teachers 2017 – Principal & Administration Nominations
Parenting OC would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who sent in nominations for our Top Teachers of Orange County 2017! Below is a list of all nominated teachers, along with their full submission essays arranged alphabetically by teacher’s last name. If your teacher didn’t win this year, please do not be […]
Top Teachers 2017 – Winners and Nominees
Parenting OC is proud to announce our 2017 Top Teachers! Many amazing teachers were nominated this year, and with so many great candidates, it was an extremely difficult decision. To read about all of our top teachers AND to find out who our Top Teacher of 2017 is, be sure to read our March 2017 […]
Deciding on Public or Private School
Parents have access to all of the answers – especially when they know who to ask first. School hunting can be a daunting task for even the most devoted parents, so knowing what to ask and where to look for answers can help move the process along quickly. You’ll ask: How do I know which […]