On the Shoulders of Giants
Since the founding of Pacific Oaks Children's School, visionaries have passed the torch from one generation to the next. Their legacy endures.
Parents Are Partners: Teacher-Parent Collaboration in Early Childhood Education
Here’s what your child’s teachers need you to know about your role in their education.
Roundtable Q&A: The new American family
According to three Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) professionals from Pacific Oaks College, the expanded mindset of families and relationships have necessitated a notable evolution in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
Meet the Nelsons
As Eric and Elyssa Nelson, Pacific Oaks alumni and the founders of the Child Educational Center, begin their next chapter, we revisit their history and legacy.
Social Work Student Turns Personal Loss Into a Career Helping Others
Claudia Contreras recommitted herself to completing her degree in social work and combating addiction following the death of her daughter.
How Trauma-Informed Social Workers Help Communities Heal: 6 Ways You Can Make an Impact
Explore how trauma-informed social workers restore communities, advance equity, and prepare students at Pacific Oaks College for real-world practice.
The Bias You Don’t See
Implicit bias affects many facets of everyday life, especially in the workplace.
Rooted in values
Yoland Treviño, a Marriage & Family Therapy alumna and former board member at Pacific Oaks, brings a unique perspective to education and social justice in America due to her indigenous background.
‘Our Children Can’t Wait’ Symposium Addresses Problems Facing Schoolkids
A daylong symposium at Pacific Oaks College delved into the factors beyond the classroom that are standing in the way of student success.
A Passport to a Brighter Future
A scholarship from Michael Horowitz, Ph.D., and Jeannie Gutierrez, Ph.D., supports access to higher education for future generations.
In-clu-sion: A word from Pacific Oaks
Dr. Patricia A. Breen, President of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School, introduces the theme of the spring 2017 issue of Voices magazine: inclusion.
Under the microscope: Education in America
In America's schools, teachers know best. It's time we start listening to them.
