Pacific Oaks College

09/24/2025

What if online classes felt more like community than conference calls? Ruben Cortez, Ed.D., faculty in Human Development and Education, is exploring how virtual reality can transform remote learning into an engaging, connected experience for students and teachers alike. From campfires to the Oval Office, Dr. Cortez’s VR classrooms are reshaping what it means to learn online. Read more at the link below!

Ruben Cortez, Ed.D., seeks to improve the online teaching experience using advances in virtual reality technology.

09/12/2025

Helping children process and overcome trauma can begin with a single question. Read on to discover what questions to ask and helpful tips to help children navigate life's challenging moments and experiences.

A single question can start the process of a child overcoming trauma. And who best but teachers—who children spend copious amounts of time with—to help?

09/12/2025

Whether you're passionate about education, human development, social work, or business and management — we believe in you. Our programs are designed for real life, with flexible options and supportive faculty who see you as more than a student — they see you as a future changemaker. Wherever you are in your journey, there's time to explore a future with us. Our next term starts next month (October 20)! Explore our programs and take the next step forward. https://www.pacificoaks.edu/

09/05/2025

Jorge Ramirez, Ed.D., a Pacific Oaks alumnus and a member of our early childhood education faculty highlights some of the challenges in finding transitional kindergarten educators with EdSource. Read on:

Credentialed teachers often lack experience teaching 4-year-olds, while those with experience teaching preschool often lack a teaching credential.

09/04/2025

To our new and continuing students, we wish you a successful fall term. Here, we hope you feel supported, encouraged, and inspired as you work to pursue your educational and professional goals. To those exploring earning their degree— our next term begins October 20. Take the next step forward, today! https://ow.ly/gOJR50WQTMk

09/01/2025

We honor the incredible work of those who dedicate their lives to service and change—educators, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and community advocates.

We’re always inspired to see how you’ve transformed your passion into purpose.

08/29/2025

California now has the largest and fastest growing early education program in the country especially now that every 4-year-old is eligible for transitional kindergarten programs. Our Executive Director of Early Childhood Programs, Judy Krause, Ed.D., emphasizes the unique opportunity these programs offer young learners. Read more:

At least 200,000 students are expected in California TK classrooms this fall. The classes are a bridge between preschool and kindergarten.

08/27/2025

Our community gathered on our patio courtyard—to honor the life, legacy, and impact of Leanne Wruck, Ph.D. Her time with us as Interim President as well as in her role as Chief Academic Officer at The Community Solution Education System left a deep and lasting impact on both our College and the Children’s School.

We planted a lemon tree, one of Dr. Wruck's favorite California-grown fruits, alongside a commemorative plaque. All who worked with her benefitted from her profound dedication to transformative education, student success, and inclusive leadership.

As students, faculty, staff, and visitors arrive on campus, the tree will be there to welcome them. May it be a symbol of all she helped nurture and grow here at Pacific Oaks. Her legacy will forever be rooted in the spirit of our College and Children's School.

08/21/2025

Some moments deserve to be relived. Watch our Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony — a celebration of milestones, memories, and new beginnings. https://ow.ly/fj1050WJKs7

08/19/2025

As millions of children head back to school, children, parents, and teachers are hoping for a smooth and successful start to the school year. For young learners, especially those starting kindergarten, the adjustment to a full day in the classroom and changes to their daily routine can bring a host of new feelings and experiences. Our very own, Yolanda Carlos, M.Ed., early childhood education core faculty, shares some emotional regulation strategies with Education Week. Download & share: https://ow.ly/8Fa250WIwf7

08/18/2025

Explore how social work leadership drives change in communities through our accredited Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work online programs. Our social work programs' curricula, paired with our social justice values, equip graduates to pursue leadership and make a positive impact in communities. Discover more:

Social work leadership drives change in communities through Pacific Oaks' Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs.

08/18/2025

Podcasts are more popular than ever— spanning a wide range of topics perfect for any interest or audience.

As a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a community of adult learners and first generation college students, what better inspiration for our bilingual podcast, Tu Sueño, Tu Realidad!, than our very own community?!

Read more about the power of podcasts in this Inside Higher Ed article we're featured in: https://ow.ly/yP6V50WGSc1