SCHOOLS & KIDS Killing MI is a no brainer The whole MI "debate" is really sad to watch. MI supporters don't care at all about issues of equity and diversity for ALL students in our PUBLIC school system.
Their aims... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Aaron, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Jan 2, 2007 at 11:42 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Not every proponent of MI felt the Feasibility Study convincing. I wasn't able to attend Tuesday's night’s board meeting but I did manage to read the Feasibility Study and talk to some proponents on how it went.
I am a proponent of the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Angie, a member of the Walter Hays School community, on Dec 29, 2006 at 11:26 pm There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 5, 2007 at 6:36 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Why the push for Mandarin? Are we nuts? Why the push to learn Mandarin or any form of Chinese in PAUSD?
In China, everyone who is in business is furiously trying to learn English. In Germany they're requiring Eng... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by anonymous, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Dec 29, 2006 at 11:42 am There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 9, 2007 at 6:21 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS If Mandarin Immersion is adopted fluent Mandarin speaking children should be excluded I am not necessarily against a Mandarin immersion program but if one is adopted children who already speak Chinese (any dialect) should be excluded.
If fluent Chinese speak... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by David, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood, on Dec 27, 2006 at 5:01 pm There have been 169 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 4, 2007 at 11:25 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Mandolin Immersion Saturday Night Live covered a recent PAUSD Board meeting. Here is the transcript:
Emily Litella: I'm here tonight to speak out against mandolin immersion. Music is a wond... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Emily Litella, New York, NY, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 23, 2006 at 10:16 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 6, 2007 at 12:13 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Lost & Found at Mitchell Park - the Drop I had cause to check the lost & found at Mitchell Park today and was utterly amazed at the stuff there. From jackets to bike helmets, the stuff was piled up. What was even mor... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Dec 18, 2006 at 6:39 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Paly students and Kirks Burgers I have been informed by my son that there is a row brewing about Paly students being unwanted at Kirks. Kirks claim they do not need Paly students' business. They have banned ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Paly Parents, a member of the Palo Alto High School community, on Dec 14, 2006 at 9:25 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 26, 2006 at 7:49 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Possible Compromise on Mandarin Immersion Here's a letter I just sent to the School Board. What do people think of the idea?
Simon
Dear Board Members:
Possible Compromise on Mandarin Immersion
The upcomin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simon Firth, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood, on Dec 13, 2006 at 9:21 pm There have been 52 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 31, 2006 at 12:14 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS We were duped on Measure A Were we duped with Measure A? The board doesn't seem to get the connection. They asked for parcel tax increase of about $435 per parcel because the district was in dire str... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Angry Taxpayer, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 13, 2006 at 5:15 pm There have been 70 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 13, 2007 at 4:11 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS New AAAG boundaries proposal make kids cross Oregon I would like to alert everyone to the latest proposal by the AAAG, to move the southern area of the present Palo Verde school boundaries (probably South of Clara or Colorado) ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Dec 11, 2006 at 11:55 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 12, 2006 at 4:07 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS PAUSD Mandarin Immersion Feasibility Study available now! The Mandarin immersion feasibility study is available online at:
http://pausd.org/community/board/downloads/brd_packet/item_011.pdf
The feasibility of PAUSD adding a new M... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Nico, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood, on Dec 8, 2006 at 5:37 pm There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 27, 2006 at 7:53 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Critical Mandarin Immersion Presentation 12/12 The Mandarin Immersion (MI) Feasibility Study will be presented at the December 12th PAUSD Board of Education meeting this Tuesday. This will be a presentation of findings fro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jamie Maltz, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood, on Dec 8, 2006 at 4:33 pm There have been 68 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 18, 2006 at 2:21 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Southgate and Walter Hays To all the residents of the Southgate community and in particular to those who were at the Board Study Session last night, I urge you to talk to the Walter Hays AAAG rep. abou... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by AAAG Member, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 6, 2006 at 9:19 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 9, 2006 at 1:07 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Palo Alto High School Madrigal Dinner, December 9 & 10 HEAR YE, HEAR YE!
There are still tickets available for the Palo Alto High School Choirs' 3rd Annual Madrigal Dinner. Don't miss this great event!
It takes place Satur... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Theresa, a member of the Palo Alto High School community, on Dec 4, 2006 at 11:26 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 12, 2007 at 1:46 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Mary Frances Callan announces retirement PA Schools Superintendent Mary Frances Callan informed the school board Friday afternoon that she will retire effective next August. Her exact departure date could be sooner d... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tyler Hanley, online editor of Palo Alto Online, on Dec 1, 2006 at 4:29 pm There have been 48 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 13, 2006 at 12:44 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Parents - lets get ahead We parents need a place to share our information on how to keep ahead of what's going on in our teens' lives. The homework thread shows that just as soon as we think we have s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Aother Paly Parent, a member of the Palo Alto High School community, on Dec 1, 2006 at 2:42 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS High School Work Load Are there students out there who have the time to tell me (a non high school parent) what your weekly homework load looks like? Rather than debating should finals come before... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Another Parent, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 30, 2006 at 1:47 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 28, 2007 at 1:17 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS So . . . What About That Trust Issue? I watched and watched the BoE meeting last night. Gail and Dana are moving ahead with the investigation. And yet, so much energy *not* spent on this important issue, which i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by BoardWatcher, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 29, 2006 at 12:32 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 1, 2006 at 1:30 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Next PAUSD School Board President? Every elected school board member should serve as president of the school board during their elected term. I hope Gail Price has the chance to serve as our PAUSD school board... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by School Board Observer, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Nov 28, 2006 at 10:52 pm There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 14, 2006 at 12:39 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS OUCH! MI Proponent Issues Reprimand at PAUSD Meeting Last Tuesday a proponent of MI spoke to the board and congratulated himself and the MI proponents for having the good grace not to speak about the Mandarin Immersion proposal ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Andrea, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Nov 16, 2006 at 10:44 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2006 at 3:32 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS BoE Investigator Search Did anyone watch the BoE meeting on Tuesday night? If so, did anyone else notice that Dana and Gail seemed to be working well together, but Mandy Lowell seemed almost hostile... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by natasha, a resident of the Charleston Meadows neighborhood, on Nov 16, 2006 at 2:52 am There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2006 at 9:19 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS LA Hills Redistricting Plan Would Impact Palo Alto Schools Los Altos Hills City Council is taking steps to create a new kindergarten through eighth grade school district within its town boundaries. This issue has significant ramificat... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Brewster, a resident of Los Altos Hills, on Nov 13, 2006 at 11:32 pm There have been 23 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 5, 2007 at 12:46 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Messages we send our kids through the gifts we give The boy who lives behind me got a new AirSoft gun for his birthday. I know this because he's now aiming it into my back yard to "tag" my squirrels.
"All the kids have them... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Joanna, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Nov 13, 2006 at 1:15 pm There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 3, 2007 at 6:59 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS What About Closing the Achievement Gap??? It is unjust is that this district still has 639 students BELOW or FAR BELOW BASIC grade level achievement in English Language arts. 279 in the elementary schools and 360 in t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by High Achiever, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2006 at 12:46 pm There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 18, 2007 at 11:02 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Delaine Eastin Talk on Public Education Monday, November 27, 2006
Palo Alto High School Haymarket Auditorium
50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
7p - 9p
Free to the public
Delaine Eastin
Distinguis... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Grace Mah, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Nov 9, 2006 at 11:22 pm There have been 38 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 1, 2006 at 2:53 pm.
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