March 13, 2023

Our Communities Are at the Table!

“If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.” Words from Peter Nunez of Teamsters Local 431 that speaks of our first kick off gathering this month. Comprised of various stakeholders Teamsters is one of PIQE’s 35 […]
March 13, 2023

Getting Families Ahead of the Curve

The newly elected Superintendent of Schools for Fresno County, Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher, has started her term in full force. With an invitation to meet the new superintendent, I discovered that Dr. Cantwell-Copher is down to earth and a loving mother. […]
March 7, 2023

¿Cómo Habló Con Mi Hijo Sobre Las Tragedias?

A medida que lidiamos con las tragedias que se han desarrollado recientemente (tiroteos masivos, desastres naturales, guerras, ataques raciales y armas de fuego, entre otros), los padres, maestros, cuidadores y adultos en general debemos estar preparados para explicar estas situaciones […]
February 28, 2023

Celebrate Read Across America Day

March 2nd  is Read Across America Day in the United States. The initiative that encourages children to read is celebrated on Dr. Seuss’ Birthday since 1998. Reading is one of the most fundamental skills that children need to learn to […]
February 21, 2023

Excused Absences for Mental Health

Did you know that under a 2021 California law, public school students can take up to five days of excused absences for mental health, no questions asked? We are experiencing a youth mental health crisis in California and across the […]
February 14, 2023

Talking to Children After a Tragedy

As we grapple with the tragedies that have recently unfolded -mass shootings, natural disasters, war, racial attacks, and firearms, among others- parents, teachers, caregivers, and other adults need to be prepared to explain these situations to their children. The events […]