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Explore thought-provoking blog posts, expert insights on education, and highlights from our community events. Whether you're looking for learning tips, school updates, or inspiring stories, this is your hub for staying informed and engaged.
Listen & Learn: Podcast Recommendations for Teens
We’ve compiled a list of our top podcast recommendations for teens.
Best Educational Gifts - A 2020 Guide
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? We’ve compiled a shortlist of our favorite gifts that inspire kids to love learning.
Teacher Feature: Caitlin
Caitlin grew up in a family of educators, which inspired her to teach from a young age. Her first pupil was her three-year-old younger sister, who she taught to read. She hasn’t stopped teaching since that time, and the world is a better place because of it.
Hands-On Learning Ideas for Remote School
When people think of Zoom classes, they often envision a student staring blankly at a computer screen looking bored. But we work with our teachers to avoid the Zoom room doldrums by incorporating as much hands-on learning as we can into their digital learning experience.
Teacher Feature: Kathryn
Kathryn is one of those teachers who’s felt called to teaching since she was a kid.
Study Skills for Remote Learning
Study skills are crucial for academic success, and now that most students are in remote learning environments, it’s important they learn to hone the skills necessary to help them be successful in the digital world.
Here's How To Start Respecting Your Student's Pronouns
Asking for and using your trans or nonbinary students’ pronouns is one of the most powerful ways you can support their learning and growing
Get in the Halloween Spirit: Join Us for Paint Night!
Join us on Monday October 26th from 5-6:30pm PST for a very special Paint Night Halloween celebration.
Five Reasons to Enroll Your Children in Courses at Pacific Preparatory School
We’re pleased you’re here, and we have some ideas to share with you.
Teacher Feature: Kathy
Kathy has been with the team since 2017. She is warm, engaging, and builds phenomenal relationships with her students!
What are Pacific Preparatory teachers most excited about this year?
What are some of the units and projects our teachers are especially excited about this year
Top 10 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Inspired Books for All Ages
We’ve compiled a list of our Top 10 Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired reads for little ones, grown ups, and everyone in between.
How to Engage Resistant Kids in Online Learning
Even the teachers and parents doing everything right will still find a few kids just plain struggling to engage in their distance learning program.
Teacher Feature: Introducing Nataly
Nataly is one of those teachers who can’t help but engage her students in whatever she’s teaching.
Pacific Preparatory's Debut "Teacher Feature" - Moriah
We’re proud to introduce you to one of our amazing elementary-level teachers, Moriah.
How to Manage Your Child's Screen Time in the Age of Covid-19
Are screens bad for kids? The answer depends on who you ask.
We're Accredited. Here's What That Means.
We’re proud to announce that our school, Pacific Preparatory, has officially been accredited by Cognia.
What Parents Can Do Right Now to Start Planning for Fall
It’s just the start of summer but parents can start thinking now about plans for fall.
Six Great Antiracist Books to Spark Conversations with Young Kids About Race
Books are a great entry point into conversations with kids about race and racial discrimination.
The Best Ways for Students to Take Advantage of a Summer At Home
As experts at scaffolding student schedules, we put together some ideas for parents to consider when thinking about summer plans.