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...
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Welcome to our Education section, your go-to resource for all things learning in Monterey County! Here, we provide insights, tips, and updates on local schools, educational programs, and extracurricular activities. From preschool to college, discover the best educational opportunities for your family. Whether you're a parent, student, or educator, our goal is to support and inspire your educational journey.
Preschool
St. Angela’s Preschool: A Community Where Children Grow in Heart, Mind, & Spirit
THERE’S SOMETHING IMMEDIATELY COMFORTING ABOUT ST. ANGELA’S PRESCHOOL IN PACIFIC GROVE. Maybe it’s the sound of children laughing on the playground, or the warm way...
Read ArticleThe 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...
Read ArticleRaising Readers: Prioritizing Literacy for Kids Under Five
Early literacy is one of the most important things to focus on for children’s development and success. Though most kids aren’t able to read on...
Read ArticleHelping Kids Navigate Back-to-School Anxiety
We live in anxious times. One of the top books of the year is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
Read ArticleReading Aloud to Your Preschooler
I have three children under 10, and I know exactly what it is like to sit in a room with a book cracked open and...
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La Mesa School in Monterey Earns Spot on 2025 California Honor Roll
La Mesa School in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) has been recognized as one of California’s top-performing schools, earning a place on the 2025...
Read Article12 Tips to Keep Your Monterey Child Excited About Reading
Encouraging kids to read is one of the most important things parents can do, and here in Monterey County, families have incredible resources to support a...
Read ArticleFamily Day at the Sea Otter Classic
The Sea Otter Classic Foundation (SOCF) is shifting into gear this spring with its Bike Skills School Assembly Program and the return of the Life...
Read ArticleThe A, B, C’s of Reading
In part one of this article, we detailed the many iterations that the teaching of reading has undergone before the present-day consensus that the Science...
Read ArticleHelping Kids Navigate Back-to-School Anxiety
We live in anxious times. One of the top books of the year is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
Read ArticleHelping Your Child With Educational Transitions
For many kids, the new school year can bring a mixture of feelings. There are no easy solutions for alleviating the anxiety other than having lots of conversations of reassurance with your kid that they know what to do, how to navigate their school, and how to interact with others.
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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...
Read ArticleReimagining High School Through Art & Community in Monterey
Play Full Ground, a community-based art studio in Monterey’s Lighthouse District since 2017, is evolving into an innovative micro high school. This student-led initiative fosters creativity,...
Read ArticleTeens & Tech in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties
Today’s teens are growing up in a fast-paced, tech-saturated world that can fuel anxiety and overwhelm—especially in middle and high school. National experts like the...
Read ArticleMonterey Peninsula Unified School District Secures $500,000 Grant to Boost Student Civic Engagement
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) has been awarded a $500,000 California Serves Grant by the California Department of Education. Over the next two years...
Read ArticleWhat’s Next for Monterey County Students in the Class of 2025?
We’re celebrating four outstanding grads! May is such an exciting time for many of our local families. It is graduation month! The culmination of so...
Read ArticleYork School’s Experiential Curriculum: Where Learning Comes to Life
York School’s experiential curriculum offers students an education that goes far beyond the walls of a traditional classroom. As an award-winning, private college-prep school in...
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