In the summer of 1998, I returned home after a yearlong college study abroad program. One day as my mother and I were catching up, the conversation took an odd […]
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SNIP: Hope And Compassion For Siskiyou County Pets And Strays
“We have animals dropped on our doorstep in the middle of the night. We get calls about animals out on the street and I go see if I can help,” […]
From The Soil Up: Regenerative Education In Manton
Cultivating a culture of learning is much like cultivating soil. With the right season and tools, you dig in, refine and enrich. There are no limits to the possibilities when […]
Navigating the Process of Conservatorship for Developmentally Disabled Adults
Filing for conservatorship is a long, often complex journey that many parents and caregivers of disabled children embark on as their child approaches the age of 18. Like many parents, […]
A Gateway to Health Care: Glenn County Medical Assistant Program Is a Game-Changer
Health care careers are more than jobs—they’re opportunities to make a difference. As health care continues to be a cornerstone of our communities, the need for skilled professionals is more […]
Helping Children Become Media Literate
What does constant exposure to media mean for today’s youth who must navigate the barrage of media in almost every aspect of their lives? What are the implications for parents, […]
Teen Friends and Friendships: How to Be Your Kid’s Safety Net
My daughter’s middle school years were full of friendship drama and it seemed like her friend groups changed every week. When it was time for high school, I worried she’d […]
Be the Change – Sean Wilson
Sean Wilson discovered the magic of music through the piano. Amid an unpredictable and unsettled home life, Sean found that “music just calmed me and let me express my anger, […]
“MOM! I Don’t Want to Set Goals!” Talking to Your Teen About Goals
As we leave 2024 behind us and look forward with hope to a bright new year, we begin to set new year’s resolutions, or as they are called the rest […]
Prepare Your Kids for College: 10 Things to Do Now So They Are Ready
My son looked at me with dread in his eyes. He needed to find out about driver’s education classes and there was minimal information on the website. I smiled and […]
Farm School: Reimagining Education for the Whole Child
What if your child could learn at their own pace, spend much of the day outdoors in nature getting plenty of exercise, synthesizing and integrating academic subjects through hands-on application […]
Innovative Arts Programming Enhances Siskiyou County K-12 Education
“Art has an incredible ability to engage children to want to be in school. Students look forward to it, to expressing themselves. It’s hands on, its’ creative, it’s fun,” says […]
Corning Ballet Folklorico – Dancing For Culture, Family And Community
A free, fun, flexible, physical, educational activity that all your children can do together? This sounds like the dream of any busy parent. Tehama County is fortunate to have that […]
