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Fostering Growth and Resilience

August 23, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Sycamore Community School to open for 2021-2022 school year Story By Bridgette M. Redman | Photos COURTESY OF SYCAMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL The sycamore tree, found throughout the Los Angeles area, grows fast, is resilient, and experiences annual regrowth and regeneration. These are the qualities that are inspiring a new K-8 school opening in Santa Monica […]

Filed Under: Education, Spotlight

Happy Camper Hangouts

August 23, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Program brings camping, connection and confidence to kids Story by Haley Beyer | PHOTOS Courtesy of Happy Camper Hangouts Happy Trails for Kids, a camp for boys and girls growing up in foster care, partnered up with Happy Camper Live, Comfort Cases and Alternative Family Services to start a program called Happy Camper Hangouts.  This […]

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Educational Milestone

August 23, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Santa Monica’s PS1 Pluralistic School celebrates 50 years Story by Andres de Ocampo | PHOTOS BY Marissa Roseillier PS1 Pluralistic School, a Santa Monica-based private elementary school, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this fall.  The school, which serves kindergarten through sixth grade, offers a creative and impactful approach to education, which it calls pluralism. PS1 […]

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Advancing Achievement

February 23, 2021 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Westside Neighborhood School helps students succeed during the pandemic By Kamala Kirk Schools are the cornerstones of communities and COVID-19 has impacted educational institutions around the world, resulting in the shutdown of schools and posing major challenges to teachers, students and families. As a result, children’s academic performance has been affected, along with their progress […]

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