Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Visit to the White House An Experience We’ll Never Forget

I knew Logan Heine was a very good student when he was in my journalism class at Cabrillo. He was...

How to Make the Most of Back-to-School Nights

The best part of the new school year is that the teachers are fresh and enthusiastic, and the kids...

Environmental Poster Contest Winner Announced

Brayden Willick, 12, from Branciforte Middle School, was the winner of this year’s Keep Santa Cruz...

It Is Always Hard to Say Goodbye

In January of 1998 I was invited to write a guest article for Debbie Friedman’s Growing Up in Santa...

Encouragement: The Heart of Positive Discipline

The root of the word encouragement is the Latin word cor, which means heart. When we encourage...

Shop Smart and Save This Back-to-School Season

Did you know the average American parent will spend about $700 per child this back-to-school season?...

Community College Can Be a Big-Brain Decision

A good friend of mine clapped me on the back, laughing, telling me there was no way I was going to...

School Supplies That Are Safe for Kids

Wow – summer really is winding down. Whether your kids are getting ready for school to start or if...

Embracing the Back-to-School Transition

Summer is coming to a close, and the new school year is soon approaching! I vividly recall the mixed...

Getting Lost at Aptos High School

If we had not gotten lost, we would have never found ourselves looking down on Aptos High School...

Do the WAVE Heading Into the New School Year

As the new school year begins, parents all over are gearing up for another transition. Whether your...

Celebrate Community at National Night Out

Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening brimming with community spirit, engaging activities...

More Than Just a Backpack

For 15 years, United Way of Santa Cruz County and the County Office of Education have partnered to...