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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Stuff the Bus! Friends at United Way Every year, Santa Cruz County Office of Education and United Way team up to host Stuff The Bus to gather essential backpacks and school supplies […]
Ask Nicole: Tips for Leaving Kids Home Alone By Nicole M. Young, MSW As a working parent, summer vacation was always a mixed blessing when my kids were younger. It […]
by Kenny Jewell, New South Wales, Australia As a former surf lifesaver I constantly find myself when I’m at a beach automatically in patrol mode, and I’m always troubled seeing […]
Audio Book and Podcast Favorites recommended by local children Ready, set, travel with these favorite audio books and podcasts picked by children! Try finding them in our libraries first! The [...]
