July 10, 2026
By: Isaac Cox For Catalina Gallego, the transition from high school to college was far more difficult than she expected. A straight-A student throughout high school, she left home excited to pursue a degree in architecture. Within weeks, however, the […]
July 1, 2026
As her children were growing up, Martha Serrano often found herself asking the same question so many parents do: “How am I going to do this?” How was she, a single mother in a new country, supposed to help her […]
June 12, 2026
Families across the state are closely watching final budget negotiations as California lawmakers approach a June 15 deadline to approve a spending plan following the Governor’s May Revision, with outcomes that could affect schools and students in the year ahead. […]
June 10, 2026
In Bakersfield, parents from across PIQE’s network came together for the 2nd Annual Parent Ambassador Retreat, a two-day gathering centered on leadership, advocacy, storytelling, and community. Held June 5 and 6, the retreat created space for Parent Ambassadors to reflect […]
June 10, 2026
“We want to take fix out of our vocabulary and replace it with manage. Many of our stressors and emotions can’t be fixed—they can only be managed.” – Dr. Kelly Greco Academic success is important, but so is student well-being. […]
June 1, 2026
As families continue looking for practical ways to manage household expenses, energy use at home remains an important part of the monthly budget. Southern California Edison (SCE) shares information about rebates and incentives that can make electric home upgrades more […]







