By Jamaica Thompson Mental health, words that we hear almost everywhere nowadays! From maintaining our mental health to bringing attention to the importance of recognizing the effects of poor mental health in others, this topic is an important one. When we think of mental health concerns, we often picture conditions such as depression, anxiety, [Read More]
Coming Soon: Homeschool Solutions!
Educators Helping children learn and helping parents stay sane! Due to Covid-19 and recent school restrictions, distance learning is the new reality for many families, and parents are scrambling for resources! Now is the time for consolidated online curriculum, activities, resources, and support for home-based education. Local educators and entrepreneurs, Gloria Ellis and Jamaica Thompson, [Read More]
Is Dyslexia a Dirty Word in Ojai?
Is Dyslexia a Dirty Word in Ojai? By Gloria Ellis I’ve often experienced the feeling that terms such as dyslexia, autism, and ADHD are seen as “dirty words” in our community. I’ve noticed, many times, that when I’m speaking with teachers, parents, and other professionals in the Ojai Valley, there is an inherent fear of [Read More]
Election Discussion with Students
Our fifth and sixth-grade school students have been very interested and invested in the political scene this past year. Despite a lot of different personalities and views, they have been learning to think critically about politicians’ claims and respectfully disagree when they have conflicting opinions. The morning after the election results were in, we had a [Read More]
