National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month. By Senator Bill Monning talks about bullying and cyberbullying awareness.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” One way to remind us to highlight kindness in our daily lives is to acknowledge October as National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Every October since 2006, schools and communities alike make efforts to … Read more

August 26 is Women’s Equality Day

Santa Clara City Council

August 26 has been designated as National Women’s Equality Day to honor the women who fought tirelessly for the commissioning of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The day also stands as a strong reminder that we need to continue to advocate for equality for all women. Prior to the signing … Read more

National Teacher Day

As we enter the month of May and children draw near to the end of their academic year, I hope we can all take a moment to reflect on the importance of our teachers and the vital role they play in shaping our nation’s youth.  Tuesday, May 8th is National Teacher Day and serves as … Read more