Exploring Our STEM/STEAM Universe: Local opportunities for science, technology, engineering, art and math learning abound
Welcome to the vast and expansive STEM and STEAM universe that spreads across Los Angeles! In and around our city — from schools to community organizations — you can discover various programs that weave science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics learning. Through engaging activities, dialogue and critical thinking in STEAM learning, students gain experience in […]
Addressing Your Child’s Language-Based Learning Difference
Then 10-year-old Adeela Gokal was 5, most people couldn’t understand her. “She had difficulty finding the right words,” says Alison Gokal, Adeela’s mom. When referencing objects, Adeela might say, “The thing with the thing.” Her parents figured it was something she would grow out of. And when Adeela struggled to read in kindergarten, her teacher […]
When you Create an Inspired Culture of Learning, the Extraordinary Happens
At Stratford School, high expectations yield extraordinary results. Our advanced yet intentionally balanced curriculum starts as early as Preschool to inspire and nurture the minds and hearts of every student. From the outset, we simplify challenging concepts, and then accelerate learning to enable our students to study ahead of grade level, develop a love of […]
What’s Your Child’s Learning Style?
Years before research on the auditory, visual, and tactile learning styles was conducted and presented to the world at large, my mother, a 38-year veteran of the Los Angeles Unified School District, kept a dizzying array of tubs of things to count – such as beans, coins, and colored unifix cubes. She was always teaching […]
New In Town: Horizon Music Studio and owner Jessica Chen
Please tell us a little about yourself and why you started Horizon Music Studio. I’m a professional violinist and music educator, and it’s been my dream to start my own music studio for the last ten years, since I was studying music as an undergraduate student back in New York (where I grew up)! Since […]
The Willows Community School
The Willows Community School, located in Culver City, is a Developmental Kindergarten through 8th grade non-profit, co-educational independent school enrolling 475 students annually. Recognized as a balanced, progressive educational leader, the strong academic program incorporates experiential learning, thematic instruction and social emotional learning into cutting-edge curriculum and integrates design thinking, maker, technology, and the arts […]
Senta Greene: On Raising Strong, Compassionate Kids
Senta Greene is a change-maker. As founder and CEO of Full Circle Consulting Systems, an international consulting firm that specializes in the science of child and adolescent development, transformational leadership and community and family engagement, she is passionate about strengthening families and improving outcomes for children. I spoke with Greene about how she and her […]
Trying Something New
“We can’t do Thursday, we have taekwondo.” “But we can’t do Friday because of swim class.” “Well, Monday is no good because of gymnastics.” “Yeah, but Tuesday, we have Rock Band.” This is part of a recent conversation I had trying to schedule a playdate with two other parents of kindergartners. You’ve most likely had […]
Helping Quiet Students Soar
Support at home and in the classroom can help these thoughtful kids find their voice. In a loud world dominated by those who speak up, quiet kids can get overlooked, especially in school. These children are often highly observant and great listeners, which helps them collect information so they can succeed when it comes to […]
Inclusive Programs That Teach All Learners
With the right support, students with disabilities can reach their potential There was a time when not all children were considered capable of learning, when many students with disabilities were kept out of school completely. “They used to use the term ‘educatable.’ I hated that,” says Lila Schob, who has been an educator for 20 […]