Public School

MPUSD Receives Statewide Golden Bell Award 

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has been selected as a recipient of the California School Boards Association’s prestigious Golden Bell Award for its innovative...

Education News

Getting Ready for Kindergarten: Monterey Preschool Teachers Offer Advice

While you are waiting for your child to (finally) start kindergarten next fall or in the future, there are plenty of valuable teaching opportunities to...

Giving Back

Raising Helpers: Family Volunteering in Monterey

As we teach kids to be engaged community members, volunteering and donating to others is an essential opportunity. Serving your neighbors is a rewarding and...

Festive Outings

The Making of a School Holiday Concert in Monterey

Michael Blackburn, music and performing arts teacher for Bay View’s lower and upper campuses in Monterey takes us behind the scenes as he prepares his...

Holiday Lights

Unpacking the Holidays

Rediscovering the heart of the holidays by embracing the chaos, nostalgia, and fleeting magic of raising young kids. I emerged from the shed, covered in cobwebs, dust,...

Family Fun

November Don’t-Miss Events Around Monterey

November brings cool air, cozy sweaters, and plenty of opportunities to explore the Monterey Bay area with your family. From orchids to chili cook-offs and...

Family Fun

Creepy Critters of Monterey County: Animals to Spot This Fall

As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, Monterey County’s wild places take on a mysterious charm. Autumn is the season when some...

Family Fun

Sundays are For Fun, Food, Family & FOOTBALL

Football season is like no other. Maybe more popular than ever before, the game is watched by everyone, or at least celebrated by all. Name...

Family Fun

Best Bets for October Family Events in Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties (Non-Halloween)

Looking for fun things to do this October that aren’t Halloween or pumpkin-related? Families in Monterey County and Santa Cruz County have plenty of choices! From hands-on...

Family Fun

A Family-Friendly Guide to the Art Museums of San Francisco

San Francisco is a city where art lives around every corner—from murals tucked into alleyways to world-class museums that draw visitors from across the globe....

Education News

First Generation College Students in Monterey County

Three local women share their stories of perseverance, pride, and possibility The First to Go: A New Path Forward Monterey County is home to 24 school...

Education News

Innovative Public School Programs in Monterey County

How local districts are inspiring creativity, confidence, and community across the Central Coast Education Innovation Across 24 Districts The Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) oversees 24...

Print Issue

Sun, Fun, and Leadership: Why being a Camp Counselor Is Perfect For Teens

As summer approaches, many parents of teens and tweens start thinking about how to keep their kids engaged, active, and productive during the break. While...

Preschool

The Importance of Modeling Reading for Your Children 

March is National Reading Month and we know that encouraging children to develop a love for books is one of the most valuable gifts we...

Education News

A Great Education Starts With a Healthy Campus Culture

What is the definition of a “good” school? Some parents will cite academics, while others seek schools that are faith-based or boast a myriad of...