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A resource for families in Santa Cruz County |
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Since March 2020 with the advent of distance learning, we parents have had greater exposure to our children’s school curricula and what is taught in classrooms.
While the concept of Critical race theory (CRT) has been developing for a few decades, recently it has gained more widespread exposure and attention. The CRT curriculum is generating passionate pro and con discussions. Some states are requiring its adoption into the curriculum. Others are banning it from being taught in classrooms. Parents, inspired to speak pro and con on the issue, are in the news.
My suggestion, “Let's be respectful, teach our children to be respectful, read persuasive essays on multiple positions, do our research, seek original sources, become informed, listen and discuss respectfully. Armed with knowledge, we can express opinions and communicate with our children's teachers and administrators.”
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Please research the controversial California Bill AB 1316 which purports to tighten regulations on all charter schools, especially those which serve homeschoolers.
Whether they serve the under-served, gifted, special needs or focus on the arts, classic academics, language immersion, steam/stem, technology, or specific methods like Montessori or Waldorf their full enrollment with wait lists confirms their popularity.
Dig deeply fellow sleuths. Find out why existing charter schools are alarmed and who is behind this effort. California Bill AB 1316. |
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Have a great weekend with your families, Parmalee
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Some are full, some still have space. Ask!!
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"This summer more than most, it is hard for many families...
and many local non-profits (like ours)
who have fought tooth and nail to still be here."
Memories of summer camp last a lifetime and sustain us during the rough times. When our local camps couldn't open in 2020, they hunkered down and fought to stay afloat. Now they are open, ready to bring joy into children's lives. Let's keep them alive!
We ( Camp Kesem) are dedicated to supporting children that are affected by a parent or guardian's cancer. Our age range is between 6 and 18! We host two, free weeks of summer camp! We currently have two sessions available for families to pick from: July 19-24 and August 2.-7. Reanna
All About Theatre has spaces available... We have many camps for 3-6/6-10/10-13/13-16 year olds. Unique camps include: “Theater in Nature” - Saturdays only; 3-week long production camps: Descendants, Moana, Legally Blonde; 1-week long camps and End of Summer Theatrical Fun. We can be slightly flexible on the age brackets. Thanks, Lindsey
Musical Me doesn’t do camps, but we’re just about to post our Summer Class Schedule: Music Together, Canta y Baila Conmigo & Rhythm Kids - outdoors or online beginning soon! Come sing and dance with us, Lizz
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Galen, Becca, and Travis,
Fieldguides’ Outdoor Education Leaders
Eighteen years ago, three young kids took off for an 11-day backpacking trip in the Trinity Alps Wilderness with our three camp counselors and 6 other campers.
Today we work together leading Fieldguides Outdoor Education. That trip was one of many experiences that taught us how incredibly transformative spending time outside together can be. We each know how much backpacking and outdoor education has enriched our lives and we are so grateful to work in sharing our love, knowledge, and passion in a way that we believe fosters a stronger sense of self, community, and connection to the natural world. Read their stories >
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Non Violent Communication Parenting for Beginners! 4 Saturdays 10:30 am - Whether or not you are new-to-parenting (grandparenting, step-parenting, teachers or other care-takers of children) this class supports your journey towards more peaceful parenting through nonviolent communication. Free – $160 Details
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Boardwalk Rides Open Fri-Sun plus Memorial Day
Welcome back! Select Boardwalk rides are now open!
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Keep On Truckin’ - Keep on Truckin’ tour Saturdays! Free mini-shows in the parks, powered by Tandy Beal and Company and a lot of great friends, presents exceptional artists in free mini - Details
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Teachers of Nature – Meet Delrita the Elephant, May 26,11am - 12pm, Calling all elephant lovers!! In this amazing and interactive class, students will learn all about the endangered Asian elephant, and meet one of the Endangered Ark Foundation’s favorite residents, Delrita! Details
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Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program, May 27, 8am - 5pm, New Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program* Over the summer of 2020, close to 10,000 kids and parents participated in our Virtual Junior Ranger Programs. Details
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Come Explore Your Ocean In Person! Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Saturdays 11am - 2pm, Lots of outdoor activities! Details
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Mount Madonna SDG Speaker Series: Design for Equity: Disrupting Systemic Inequality Through Innovation in Education
This experiential seminar cuts across multiple UN Development goals, but most directly relates to 4: Quality Education, 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure, and 10: Reduced Inequality. We’ll participate in a quick experiential dive into these topics through the Human-Centered Design approach BUILD.org uses in our work in the Bay Area and nationally. May 20, 7-8pm, Details
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Top Dog Film Festival - Rio Theatre, May 14 - June 4 Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people. One Live Showing! Virtual Rental. Get tickets now. Details
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Ocean Film World Festival - Rio Theatre, June 8 - 21, This unique collection of short films from around the globe document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. Details
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