Entries by Ben Drahmann

Celebrate Filipino American History Month!

Visions is celebrating Filipino American History Month! This yearly celebration in October commemorates the first Filipinos to arrive in the continental United States at what is now Morro Bay on October 18, 1587. According to the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and the […]

Stop Bullying: October is National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, an opportunity to broaden our understanding of bullying and take action toward making school a safe space for kids and teens. Bullying can occur in multiple ways. It can be verbal, physical, through social exclusion, or via digital sources like email, texts, or social media. Being bullied can severely […]

LPAD Fulfills Its 1,000,000th Order!

The LPAD Student Support System (LPAD SSS) has served as a resource to connect Visions students with resources for more than 17 years. As Visions grew as a school, the need to respond to student needs quickly outpaced traditional pen-and-paper ordering. Our team pioneered a unique ordering system that allows our staff to connect students […]

SacTown Magazine Recognizes Visions Alum & Board Vice-Chairperson

“I saw a lack of creative engagement around literacy in the schools,” says Visions In Education Board of Directors Vice-Chairperson Katie McCleary in an article written by SacTown Magazine on the rise of writing nonprofit 916 Ink. “And I saw a lack of confidence, a lack of skills and a lack of knowing how to actually express your […]