Each year, the Peachjar Extra Credit Award gives us the opportunity to do one of our favorite things—shine a spotlight on schools that go above and beyond to engage their communities and create welcoming, thriving environments for students and families. This year, we’re thrilled to announce that El Camino Creek Elementary, part of Encinitas Union School District our 2025 Peachjar Extra Credit Award recipient! 🎉...

Public speaking comes naturally to very few and the idea of speaking in front of a group can feel intimidating, even terrifying, especially for children. Whether it’s presenting a book report, answering a question in class, or speaking at a school assembly, public speaking is something children have to do but might not be comfortable with from the onset. Building this skill is important though for a multitude of reasons and ...