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Ask Nicole: When Violence Happens at School Nicole M. Young, MSW Our community is still grappling with the tragic, violent death of a high school student on campus. It’s been weeks since it [...]

Local moms chime in on the question: “How do you do it all and carve out a little time for yourself?” Their practical suggestions include: Outsourcing Options, Setting Up Systems, [...]

Resources for parents and service providers of teens/youth Passing on some resources for parents and service providers of teens/ youth. These may be helpful to assist youth with questions and [...]

Catch up with the friendly farm animals at Wilder Ranch State Park Wilder Ranch State Park is home to dozens of farm animals and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks provides the funding for their [...]

250 preschool kids get suspended or expelled each day – 5 questions answered August 16, 2021 When parents think of a child getting kicked out of school, they might imagine drugs found [...]

September 1, 2021 DOWNLOAD LETTER / LEER EN ESPAÑOL Dear Families of Santa Cruz County, Today we are heartbroken. We grieve with the Aptos High School community following yesterday’s tragic loss [...]

Ask Nicole: Support Emotional Well-being Nicole M. Young, MSW The new school year is here, along with a bundle of messy, complicated feelings. Many kids (and their exhausted parents) are excited [...]

We’re Over Overdues! Santa Cruz Public Libraries to Eliminate Overdue Fines Starting September 1 The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) is pleased to announce the elimination of overdue fines for [...]

CA legislators want to restrict Independent Study. Here’s why that’s a bad idea. by Suki Wessling Following is a letter I wrote in conjunction with two other local homeschooling parent/teachers, [...]

Ask Nicole: Preparing for the New School Year By Nicole M. Young, MSW The back-to-school routine is going to be bittersweet for me this year. I’m excited for my kids, who will experience their [...]