Chandler 8th graders have been diving into the High School Survey course—meeting admissions teams from a wide variety of high schools and hearing firsthand from Chandler alumni about life after middle school. A special highlight: alumna…
It was all treats and no tricks at Washington Elementary STEM Magnet as students showed off their creative costumes during the school’s Halloween celebration! Spooky smiles filled the campus as excitement built for the annual costume contest. Congratulations to all the winners for their imaginative outfits, and a huge thank-you to the amazing judges who made the event so much fun. The day was filled…
Chandler 8th Graders Gear Up for High School with Alumni Mentors and Admissions Insights
Chandler 8th graders have been diving into the High School Survey course—meeting admissions teams from a wide variety of high schools and hearing firsthand from Chandler alumni about life after middle school. A special highlight: alumna…
PEF: Innovative Language Learning at Sierra Madre Middle School
Happy Teacher Tuesday! This week, the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) is celebrating the creativity of Xiaoyuan Qu, a dedicated Mandarin teacher at Sierra Madre Middle School. With the support of a PEF Teacher Grant, Xiaoyuan…
Making Dreams Come True at Madison Elementary School
More than 65 first- and second-graders at Madison Elementary School are getting academic, social-emotional, and financial support through college thanks to the “I Have a Dream” Foundation–Los Angeles (IHADLA) Program 21. The educational partnership will…
Discover the Aveson Difference
What’s the Aveson Difference? It’s small classes, an exceptional community, and boundless opportunities. It’s also joy, outdoor learning, and a place to be yourself. Best of all, it’s 100% tuition-free. “Join us and enroll today!”…

San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD) proudly celebrated one of its young leaders as Valentine Elementary fifth grader Uri Philosof opened the October 14 Board of Education meeting. Uri led the Pledge of Allegiance and…

The Child Educational Center’s Pasadena School-Age Program, located just above Caltech’s campus, offers after-school care for transitional kindergarten through sixth grade students, emphasizing play-based learning that encourages discovery, independence, and respect. The program’s child-led approach,…

Phonemic awareness is all about listening and playing with sounds-no letters yet! Norma Coombs Elementary School Students practice hearing the sounds in words, blending them together, and breaking them apart. How Families Can Help at…

Southwestern Academy 10th graders had an unforgettable experience during their College and Leadership Retreat at the school’s Rimrock, Arizona campus. Under the guidance of Ms. Yang, students participated in meaningful sessions designed to strengthen both…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is once again being recognized as one of the top schools in Los Angeles County, earning high marks across multiple categories in the 2026 Niche Rankings. The recognition reflects FSHA’s deep commitment to academic excellence, faith formation, and the empowering sisterhood that defines life on the Hill. In this year’s rankings, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is proud to be named among the very best in Los Angeles County: #2 Best Catholic High School in Los Angeles County #3 Best All-Girls High School in Los Angeles County #5 Best Boarding High School in Los Angeles County “These…
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