More than a grade
Alumna Trena Hudson, M.A., learned quickly that an education at Pacific Oaks would teach her more than anything measured simply by a test.
From Skeptic to Advocate: Yolanda Carlos’ Mark on Education
In her early adulthood, Yolanda Carlos, M.Ed., pursued other career paths before finally finding her true calling in the field of education.
A Q&A with the incoming project director of the Latinx+ Student Success Initiative, Dr. Judy Castro
Judy Castro, Ed.D., shares what’s ahead for Pacific Oaks College following a $2.5 million HSI grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Identity factor: Sharon Chang, M.A.
Pacific Oaks' Alum Sharon Chang helps others address the complex questions that race and ethnicity pose in the U.S. today.
Pacific Oaks’ past, present, and future in social justice
From the development of anti-bias curriculum to the Social Justice Night Awards, explore Pacific Oaks’ long-held commitment to the values of social justice.
Stories from Pacific Oaks College early childhood reporting fellow
The Pacific Oaks early childhood journalism fellow, Deepa Fernandes, focuses on a wide range of issues and implications for policy and practices related to children from prenatal to age five, their families, and communities. Fernandes has access to experts in the field of early childhood education through the community at Pacific Oaks College and The Children’s School. The Pacific Oaks early childhood reporting fellow is funded in part by First 5 LA.
Anti-Bias Education Symposium to provide tools to help combat systemic racism in community
The free conference is designed for professionals in early childhood education and the K-12 system, parents, nonprofit leaders, and the public.
Pacific Oaks’ Jerell Hill, Ed.D., publishes opinion on equity-focused education
Dr. Hill, dean of the School of Education at the Pasadena and online campuses, discusses approaches to more equitable learning in “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.”
World view
As Pacific Oaks College’s first student to study abroad in South Africa, recent graduate Paula Swearingen reflects on how the experience prepared her for her current role in early childhood education.
Delta Means Change
Dr. Carlene Fider and Dr. Cassandra Peel, published a supportive message for the community as a guest opinion piece in Pasadena Now.
Pacific Oaks’ top 5 local leaders to watch in 2018
Pasadena is home to countless non-profits and leaders who are loud and passionate about the issues that affect them and others. We are honoring five local leaders that are continuing to spark change in the communities they serve.
Quinn Hunter McGonagle, Pacific Oaks Children’s School alumna
Q & A With Quinn Hunter McGonagle, Pacific Oaks Children’s School alumna
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