Panic: A True American Pastime
The attack on transgender rights across the U.S. is part of a moral panic—a phenomenon that can devastate communities. But what is a moral panic? And how can we combat its negative effects?
In It for the Long Haul: COVID-19 and the Future of Mental Health
How will Pacific Oaks prepare the professionals as the mental health care field evolves? We spoke to three faculty members in the Marriage and Family Therapy program to learn more.
Where Can an Ed.D. Take You? 6 Careers To Consider
Explore careers to pursue with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Early Childhood Education, from program leadership to nonprofit advocacy.
Hope: A word from President Jack Paduntin
This year's theme from Voices magazine shows how Pacific Oaks has been a light in trying times.
Who’s afraid of AI? Not these award-winning educators.
Two experts in high-tech education address the future of AI technology in classroom instruction.
I’m on TV!
Does everyone on your screen look like you? TV and movie stars run Hollywood, but they also affect how we see ourselves.
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?
Gardening and spending time in nature has many benefits for children’s development.
Humane Resources
Caught off guard by high quit rates and labor shortages, businesses must search for new and creative ways to attract and retain workers.
Rejoicing in our views, visions, and variety
Respect, diversity, social justice, and inclusion are core values at Pacific Oaks. Enjoy highlights below from events this year that celebrate the unique voices of our shared community.
Using Virtual Reality to Create Classroom Communities Online
Ruben Cortez, Ed.D., seeks to improve the online teaching experience using virtual reality.
Per-spec-tive: A word from President Dr. Jack Paduntin
President Dr. Jack Paduntin reflects on how embracing different perspectives helps strengthen our community.
Going Above and Beyond
Any amount of service can have a positive impact on a community, yet Pacific Oaks well exceeded its own challenging goal for service hours logged last year.
