The ongoing aftermath of wildfires, power outages and road closures continues to disrupt daily life for students and teachers at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD). All SMMUSD schools are back in-person, but school leaders say students and teachers remain displaced and the effects of the fires are present in the classroom. “If you don’t feel safe, … [Read more...] about Wildfires and Road Closures Disrupt SMMUSD
Claire Everbach
The Urgent Need for CPR Training in Private Schools: A Lifesaving Curriculum
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential skill. Over 40 states in the U.S. mandate or encourage CPR training for high school students prior to graduation. Yet, many private schools in the U.S. do not mandate CPR training, leaving their students unprepared for potential life-threatening situations, according to the U.S. Department of Education. "Outside of a … [Read more...] about The Urgent Need for CPR Training in Private Schools: A Lifesaving Curriculum
Lessons Learned: Students Reflect on Their Growth in College
Life lessons are like a time capsule — every one of them holds a memory of the past. As people grow up and adapt to various chapters of life, little pieces of every fleeting moment follow them. It often isn’t until one reaches a pivotal time that they realize all the little things that brought them there. Junior Viviana Hernandez said the triumphs and hardships … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned: Students Reflect on Their Growth in College