Education

COC to host Children’s Play Day on April 18 

News release   The College of the Canyons Department of Early Childhood Education is scheduled Saturday, April 18, to host its annual Children’s Play Day in celebration of the nationally recognized Week of

Saugus district seeks nominees for Lucid Award 

News release  The Saugus Union School District is seeking nominations for the annual Dr. Joan Lucid Leadership and Service Award.   The award, which honors Lucid, who retired in June 2018 after nearly four decades as

College briefs

College Briefs for April 9

Cooper Luckenbach named to dean’s list at Lincoln Memorial  Cooper Luckenbach, of Santa Clarita, was named to the Lincoln Memorial University dean’s list for the fall semester of 2025. Luckenbach

COC highlighted in new OER book 

News release  The impact of College of the Canyons on the expansion of open educational resources is highlighted in a newly published book, “Sowing the Seeds of a Global Movement: Stories from California

Hart district leader recognized for expanding student wellness support  

Adolescents face a number of challenges when navigating life in high school. There’s the pressure of achieving high grades, while simultaneously filling up their afternoons with sports or other extracurricular activities to have a better chance of getting into their dream college. 

Students dashed through clouds of color during a Holi-inspired color run hosted by the College of the Canyons Intercultural Center on March 31. Courtesy photo.

Photos: COC holds Holi-inspired color run

Students dashed through clouds of color during a Holi-inspired color run hosted by the College of the Canyons Intercultural Center on March 31. Holi, a Hindu festival, celebrates the arrival of spring,

COC announces new superintendent 

It turns out a “nationwide search” for College of the Canyons’ newest superintendent wasn’t necessary. The board’s top choice was in COC’s backyard all along.   The Santa Clarita Community College District governing board announced out

Local leaders presented with One Hart award  

Two local leaders were recognized for their work and presented with the One Hart award on Wednesday evening during the William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board meeting.   Los Angeles County

SCV Mayor’s Committee celebrates success stories 

More than 100 members of the business community Thursday came to College of the Canyons for the Santa Clarita Valley Mayor’s Committee Spring Brunch, which celebrated successes in supporting developmentally disabled