Early exposure to trauma and toxic stress (prolonged stress without emotional support) changes the brains and bodies of growing children. When the brain is in survival mode, development is affected […]
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Tips From A Seasoned Homeschooler
My kids and I genuinely enjoy our time together. We might spend our days reading classic poetry, or poring over books about art before going to the gallery, or sitting […]
CTE — A Bridge Between School and Career
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is gaining momentum in Northern California, adding an extra component to standard high school instruction, with the aim of providing solid training for specific occupations. […]
Dual Language Learning in the North State
Because English is the common language throughout most of the US, becoming fluent in another language may seem superfluous. However, according to Data USA, approximately 45% of Californians speak a […]
A Love Letter to Student Artists
An invitation to submit student art For the 18th year, Chico Art Center is inviting secondary school art teachers to select their most expressive and skillful student work for a […]
Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation: A Sanctuary for Animals And Their Admirers
Roberta Kirshner has been enjoying a life of caring for animals since she was nine years old, and still can’t wait to wake up each morning to her colorful life […]
Canine Companions – Service Dogs Helping People with Disabilities
One in four Americans live with a disability and national nonprofit Canine Companions is here to help. Canine Companions is the largest national nonprofit provider of service dogs in the […]
The Joy of Decluttering
Spring and summer are the ideal times to go through the house with decluttering and sprucing up the space in mind. As warmer weather brings more people outside, consider hosting […]
Building the Parent-Child Bond
The first and most important relationship we have in our lives is the one with our parents. Children learn how to love, play, interact and resolve conflict through the bond […]
Northern Summit Academy Creates A Bridge Between School and Career
Northern Summit Academy, a tuition-free, public charter school in Anderson, focuses on helping its almost 200 students create goals for a future career and life after high school graduation. According […]
Seven Habits of Healthy Families Planning Quality Time Together
An important characteristic of healthy families is that they spend time doing enjoyable activities with each other. With the demands of school, work, sports and technology, it’s sometimes hard for […]
Teen Clubs — Life Skills and Learning Beyond the Classroom
Parents with pre-teens and teenagers, know that extracurricular activities and clubs look good on college applications, and at the same time, they can offer valuable life skills and learning experiences […]
Chico Country Day School’s Project Based Learning
A public charter school, Chico Country Day School (CCDS) works with its students to put on a twice-yearly Exhibition of Learning, a vital component of the CCDS Project-Based Learning model. […]
