SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why is it that non-resident school district employees can get their children into an elementary school that has a waiting list?
All the recent discussion about waitlist and overflows got me wondering why some teachers who don't live in our district are able to jump over others on a waitlist, even when ... |
just curious |
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on Jan 12, 2007 at 7:08 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Unhealthy Obsession
Post after post after post, thread after thread, we whine and moan and speculate, impugn all of our public servants and insult each other... isn't it about time to consider th... |
SkepticAl |
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on Jan 11, 2007 at 11:14 am by SkepticAl, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Lack of Trust impacts PiE and more
After reading many, maybe all, the posts about MI, my biggest concern is that something about the way the MI has been introduced to the greater PAUSD community is creating a w... |
alex |
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on Jan 10, 2007 at 12:51 pm by Board Observer, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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... |
anonymous |
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on Jan 9, 2007 at 6:21 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Now, back the the trust investigation . . .
So, with all this politically expedient brouhaha about MI, does anyone know what is going on with the trust investigation? Yes, the Super is leaving, but does anyone else thi... |
natasha |
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on Jan 9, 2007 at 6:08 pm by natasha, a resident of the Meadow Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No to Mandarin Immersion
Now that I read the so-called feasibility study and the late breaking “recommendations” by the superintendent I am mortified. Why is this program being forced onto a community... |
PAUSD parent |
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on Jan 9, 2007 at 12:47 pm by Tulley, a member of the El Carmelo School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
The MI process is now a farce
The MI process is now a farce.
Late on Friday, after the schools were done for the weekend, parents lucky enough to be in the know learned of a major change in the MI prop... |
Simon Firth |
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on Jan 9, 2007 at 12:40 pm by Lorraine, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mandarin Immersion supporters love farms
Sorry, I know the title is a little silly. I just wanted to squish a rumor I have heard now from 2 people. If portables are added to Ohlone for MI, or non-MI, expansion they... |
Nico |
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on Jan 9, 2007 at 9:59 am by SkepticAl, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Online Petition Against Mandarin Immersion
This online petition was created to allow Palo Alto residents to voice opposition to the proposed MI program the School Board is now considering.
There have been more than ... |
Make your voice heard |
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on Jan 6, 2007 at 10:11 pm by Another, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mary s Frances Callan's parting shot
Mary Frances Callan's recommendation to implement a Mandarin Immersion program despite the overwhelming community outcry, and all the numerous legitimate concerns that have no... |
Another Disappointed Community Member |
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on Jan 6, 2007 at 6:50 pm by SkepticAl, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
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... |
Emily Litella, New York, NY |
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on Jan 6, 2007 at 12:13 am by Nyuk, nyuk, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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 ... |
Angie |
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on Jan 5, 2007 at 6:36 pm by LJ, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New MI Materials will be posted by PAUSD.org Friday 1/5
Hello,
The board packet for the Tuesday January 9th PAUSD Board of Education meeting is scheduled to be published today (1/5) on PAUSD.org. Go to Board Information, Board... |
Concerned Parent |
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on Jan 5, 2007 at 3:39 pm by Concerned Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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... |
David |
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on Jan 4, 2007 at 11:25 pm by Bill, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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... |
Aaron |
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on Jan 2, 2007 at 11:42 am by Aaron, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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... |
Simon Firth |
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on Dec 31, 2006 at 12:14 pm by JLS Mom, a member of the JLS Middle School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PAUSD Mandarin Immersion Feasibility Study available now!
The Mandarin immersion feasibility study is available online at:
Web Link
The feasibility of PAUSD adding a new M... |
Nico |
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on Dec 27, 2006 at 7:53 pm by Observer, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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 ... |
Paly Parents |
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on Dec 26, 2006 at 7:49 pm by Todd_S, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
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... |
Carol |
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on Dec 18, 2006 at 6:39 pm by Carol, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
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... |
Jamie Maltz |
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on Dec 18, 2006 at 2:21 pm by 897, 898, 899, 9000!, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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... |
School Board Observer |
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on Dec 14, 2006 at 12:39 am by Pauline, a member of the Juana Briones School community |
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... |
Tyler Hanley |
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on Dec 13, 2006 at 12:44 am by Parent, a resident of another community |
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) ... |
Carol |
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on Dec 12, 2006 at 4:07 pm by Maddy, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
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... |
AAAG Member |
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on Dec 9, 2006 at 1:07 pm by Lucinda, a resident of the University South neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Proliferation of Choice Programs in Palo Alto - A Vision
Imagine the following dialogue between a new homeowner in Palo Alto and a school board member.
Board Member: “Congratulations, you’ve just bought a home in Palo Alto. Now y... |
Matt Passell |
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on Dec 8, 2006 at 5:34 pm by really confused now, a resident of the Meadow Park neighborhood |
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