SCHOOLS & KIDS Free Online Language Lessons Here's a new service called Mango
http://www.mangolanguages.com/
In light of the interest in foreign language instruction - and realizing there is no substitute for in per... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sanford Forte, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood, on Nov 7, 2007 at 1:54 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 27, 2007 at 11:30 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Battle of the bookstores The bell tolls for independent bookstores.
Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=2732 posted Friday, September 22, 2006, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 7, 2007 at 11:16 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 11, 2007 at 7:34 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Klausner storms ahead in school board race Barbara Klausner has emerged as a clear victor in the race for a seat on Palo Alto's school board with 8,992 votes, while Melissa Baten Caswell is in second with 6,089, accord... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 7, 2007 at 7:08 am There have been 80 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 9, 2007 at 5:44 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Hey, Pingyu! I voted for you! Whatever the outcome of the election, your candidacy has been victory itself.
I was charmed by your wholehearted gusto as a candidate taking part in the democratic process.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Democracy Lover, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood, on Nov 6, 2007 at 7:31 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 8, 2007 at 7:58 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Election Results? Where is the best place to get timely and accurate election results? Will any of the candidates be posting results, polling place by polling place? Or does the Weekly do tha... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Election Watch 2007, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2007 at 7:27 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2007 at 10:02 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Bikes without lights I have just returned after driving my kids around. It is now getting dark while kids are still coming home from school sports, after school activities, etc. and I have seen ma... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2007 at 6:13 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2007 at 12:42 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Is It Time To Consider Physically Separated Bicycle Lanes in Palo Alto? Here's an informative video.
http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/physically-separated-bike-lanes/
This seems a a good idea - on that would not cost a whole lot, and might ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Winslow Arbenaugh, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2007 at 12:30 pm There have been 36 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2007 at 9:07 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Protests rock Paly over 're-enactment' plays Students at Palo Alto High School are rallying to the defense of historical re-enactment plays in a controversy over whether the future of the 17-year-old program is threatene... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 4, 2007 at 2:59 pm There have been 178 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 22, 2007 at 12:03 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Jordan Shuttle - What is happening? With all that just happened in our city, children are being left waiting for a LOOOOOONG time for the Jordan Shuttle. What is happening? At times children have to wait from 3:... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ann, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, on Nov 2, 2007 at 4:18 pm There have been 23 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2007 at 10:18 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS VIDEO: School board candidates speak up To familiarize voters with candidates running for Palo Alto City Council and the Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education, Palo Alto Online is posting video interv... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 31, 2007 at 10:18 pm There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2007 at 9:35 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Schools only bus system in Menlo Park Does anyone know more about the "schools only" VTA bus system that runs in Menlo Park? I have heard that VTA busses operate between the schools so that kids can walk to their... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Alex Green, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, on Oct 31, 2007 at 1:51 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Palo Alto football closes in on playoff berth The Palo Alto football team is one victory away from wrapping up second place in the SCVAL De Anza Division and, with it, an automatic berth into the Central Coast Section pla... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 31, 2007 at 1:57 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 31, 2007 at 1:57 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Klausner remains top board-race fundraiser Barbara Klausner continues to outpace the field of Palo Alto school board candidates in fundraising, with a total of $28,971 in contributions, according to finance statements ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 29, 2007 at 9:50 pm There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2007 at 2:43 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS This week on Town Square Survey says…
Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=6766 posted Friday, October 26, 2007, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 29, 2007 at 3:38 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 29, 2007 at 5:31 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS VIDEO: Skelly speaks up From reducing stress to the future of high schools, parents asked the school district's new Superintendent Kevin Skelly for his two cents on Wednesday. The question-and-answer... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 27, 2007 at 8:31 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 30, 2007 at 8:59 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS The Science Education Myth? http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/oct2007/sb20071025_827398.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index_top+story
According to this article, American science education is s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sanford Forte, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood, on Oct 26, 2007 at 8:41 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2007 at 7:33 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Stanford solar car crashes in Australia A solar-powered car designed and operated by Stanford University students lost its bid to win the World Solar Challenge in Australia yesterday when the car blew a tire, flippe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 26, 2007 at 2:10 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 26, 2007 at 11:12 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Survey: Faith in schools may carry bond measure Well over two thirds of voters in Palo Alto will support a bond measure to raise money for schools even if they don't know why the money is needed or how it will be used, a ne... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 26, 2007 at 8:57 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 27, 2007 at 8:54 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Guest Opinion: How do we inspire great students to be great people? A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to speak to the National Merit Scholar semi-finalists at Palo Alto High School. I have had the chance to meet with these scholars many ti... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 26, 2007 at 1:08 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2007 at 7:38 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Bullies not welcome at Barron Park Elementary An anti-bullying program started at Barron Park Elementary School last spring has improved the learning environment, administrators have announced.
Read the full story here ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 25, 2007 at 6:29 pm There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2007 at 8:26 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Know a good math tutor? It's become clear that my child is not going to able to successfully navigate advanced math without a tutor. Apparently, I'm late to understand this and many of the other kid... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Math-Phobic Parent, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Oct 25, 2007 at 3:48 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2007 at 1:20 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS I'm almost ready to wonder about school uniforms I overheard the conversation yet again this afternoon. Elementary school girls were talking about another girl behind her back and putting her down because she is not wearing ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Worried Parent, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Oct 25, 2007 at 3:43 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2007 at 8:02 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Public Meeting with Dr Skelly last night at Jordan Is there anyone who attended this meeting who would like to comment on what happened? Thanks. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Oct 25, 2007 at 10:31 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 25, 2007 at 1:54 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS 2006-07 Girls' Winter All-League Teams BASKETBALL
Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=4611 posted Friday, March 9, 2007, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 24, 2007 at 5:09 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 24, 2007 at 5:09 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School board agrees to open 13th elementary In a meeting to map the future of Palo Alto's elementary schools, school board members unanimously agreed to take back the former Garland Elementary School site for a 13th ele... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Oct 24, 2007 at 7:24 am There have been 101 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 30, 2007 at 4:02 pm.
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