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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

October 31, 2025

In November, we celebrate and learn about the amazing stories, history, and traditions of Native American communities. Our own Santa Clara County includes the Ohlone peoples, the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, the Tamien Nation, the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, and more. We invite you this month to explore our social studies … Read more

Geography Adventure

October 1, 2025
SCCLD Student Portal

Let’s go on a geography adventure! Geography is the study of places—like cities, mountains, rivers, and even states! Did you know the United States has 50 states? That’s a lot and each state is special. For example, California, where you are now, is a big state on the West Coast. … Read more

Back to School: Homework Help

September 2, 2025

Welcome back to school! Would you like some help with homework and studying? HelpNow by Brainfuse has live online tutoring, 1pm – 10pm every day in both English and Spanish. The tutors can help with all of your school subjects like English, Math, Social Studies, and more.  Want to look up words … Read more

Women heroes – Justice Ginsburg

March 3, 2025
RUTH BADER GINSBURG (1933- ). - Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court since 1993. The Granger Collection / Universal Images Group Rights Managed / For Education Use Only

Welcome to March! This is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate amazing women. Have you heard of Justice Ginsburg? Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. She worked really hard to make sure women had the same rights as … Read more

History’s Mysteries

February 3, 2025

Happy February! This month we have many historically important people, events and holidays to learn about. Log in with your Student eAccount and explore Britannica School Edition to see how Valentine’s Day was celebrated in the past and today in cultures around the world. Can you figure out why February … Read more

Sounds of the Holidays

December 6, 2023

Winter holiday season is upon us, and that means it is time for holiday music! You can listen to plenty songs and instrumental music in the Music Online: Popular Music Collection.