Victorville, Calif. (July, 2 2018) – Options For Youth is taking local Victor Valley students to new and exciting heights through it’s Career Technical Education Program. Since its launch in 2016, OFY’s Career Technical Education Program has worked to prepare students for careers in fields like Solar and Construction, by pairing students with hands on […]
Alumni Spotlight: Emilee
Emilee (on the left) and her friend Marilyn volunteering at the Ontario Fire Department’s open house during the fall of 2016. They talked with the local community about firefighting and helped educate people on fire safety. Although keeping with family tradition as a third generation firefighter, alongside her father and grandfather, Emilee is breaking tradition […]
Be The Change You Want To See
Los Angeles is a big city. And the world is a big place. And the universe is an even bigger place! It’s easy to tell yourself that you, just one person, can’t make a meaningful positive impact. But that’s simply not true. You may not realize it, but you are actually enormous. So big in […]
Four Major Benefits of Social/Emotional Learning
In the field of education, it has traditionally been assumed that students should leave their feelings at the door if they are serious about learning and want to be successful. Academic and social emotional issues are considered separate, and anything that doesn’t directly relate to students’ academic performance must be dealt with outside the classroom. […]
The Monkeys and Monsters of Procrastination
You might not know this, but everyone is a procrastinator. It’s possible you’re reading this article right now when you should actually be working on something else. Writer and blogger, Tim Urban, uses humor, monkeys, and monsters tell the story of procrastination and how it’s affected him. He explains how every person has their own […]
Homework Hacks: 8 Tips to Get It Done Faster
Homework is no fun, especially if you’ve got a full schedule. You only have a little bit of time and a little bit of energy. And it takes so long to get through it. Not anymore. We’ve got some helpful homework hacks for you that will make doing your homework faster and less painful. 1. […]
How Primaries Work
You’ve probably heard all about the presidential primaries and caucuses this election season, but how much of this process do you understand? We are here to help! A presidential campaign all starts with a candidate announcing he or she is running for president, seeking the nomination of a specific political party (typically either Democrat or […]
A Safe Space for All LGBTQ Students
For every student and parent, school should feel like a safe place to learn, grow, and succeed. Unfortunately, according to a 2007 survey conducted by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, 86% of LGBTQ students reported experiencing harassment at school, three-fifths of students felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation, and one-third […]
Tips to Help You Save Money this Prom Season
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, there is one big event on every teenagers mind: PROM. What am I going to wear? Who will be my date? How should I do my hair? Should I wear a white or black tux? The list of questions can go on forever but the […]
How To Make The Perfect College Choice For You
You’ve been accepted to multiple colleges! Congratulations! That’s a huge achievement, and you should be very proud of yourself. However, you now have to make one of the biggest decisions in your life so far – which school to choose? Granted, it’s a good problem to have, but it can still be overwhelming. Don’t worry […]
