SCHOOLS & KIDS
Ivies start dropping AP classes.
Today's NYT reports that Dartmouth has decided to refuse credit for all AP classes. The university studied the results from students who scored a "5" on the AP test and conclu... |
College Board |
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on Jan 30, 2013 at 11:06 pm by Ugh, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dr. Noize Live, Electronic Music & More! at CSMA - Sunday, Oct. 18
Free concert for young kids & families at Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center! Award-winning Dr. Noize (Cory Cullinan) will take audience members on a mu... |
Community School of Music and Arts |
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on Sep 9, 2009 at 12:40 pm by McGrude, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Free Community Arts Day at CSMA
Sunday, June 29, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Families with young children will enjoy this annual free event at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center, 230 San A... |
Community School of Music and Arts |
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on May 1, 2008 at 11:17 am by Community School of Music and Arts, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
do you know where your teen is at 3 am?
Would you know if your kids were sneaking out at night? What do you do when you find evidence that your underage teen is drinking? getting drunk? getting sick from getting dru... |
concerned |
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on Sep 19, 2007 at 11:38 am by lovng PA parent, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
wi-fi @schools - anyone concerned?
Web Link
Web Link
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concerned parent |
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on Sep 6, 2010 at 11:46 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Cell & Cordless Phone Dangers - Lurking in WiFi too?
In the London Independent today:
New research indicates that children and teenagers are five times more likely to get brain cancer if they use mobile phones, nreporting tha... |
Concerned about my kids\' health |
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on Sep 22, 2008 at 12:04 pm by Array, a resident of |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Town Hall Mandarin Immersion meeting at Ohlone on Thursday
PAUSD TOWN HALL on MANDARIN IMMERSION
District personnel & other professionals will meet with the public to provide a summary of charter school laws, choice schools, and fina... |
Concerned Citizen |
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on Jun 3, 2007 at 8:30 am by A.J., a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Press Coverage Way Off Base
Please be aware that the press is trying very hard to talk to students in Palo Alto about the tragedies that have occurred over the last month. On Friday a news team had a ca... |
Concerned for our kids |
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on Jun 10, 2009 at 8:11 pm by Sharon, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
California Cuts Threaten the Status of Universities
Those of you worried about UC admissions for your kids should read the following article on the sorry financial state of California's "public" university system. It is very wo... |
Concerned high school parent |
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on Jun 4, 2012 at 7:38 pm by m, a resident of the Meadow Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Best elementary school for below average student
It is possible that my 6 yr old child will be underperforming academically in school, as he is already behind most of his classmates in kindergarten in reading and memorizing.... |
Concerned mom |
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on Apr 4, 2010 at 11:43 am by paparent, a resident of the Leland Manor/Garland Drive neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Grades for college
My child doing well at Jordan now but I am concerned at what grades are needed to be admitted into UCs, Ivy Leagues, CA state schools, etc. I am getting the impression that o... |
Concerned Mom |
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on Jun 15, 2008 at 6:04 pm by Paul Losch, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teen Drivers and Their Restrictions.
As the parent of a newly licensed driver, I am very interested to know what other parents are allowing their young drivers to do about their driving restrictions since we are ... |
Concerned Parent |
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on Jun 15, 2012 at 2:16 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of Atherton |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
The kids in neighborhood surrounding Ohlone school area get the worst deal in the school boundary proposal
Are you aware of the proposed school boundaries and how it affects the neighborhood surrounding Ohlone school area, which south of Oregon Expwy to the proximity of Loma Verde ... |
concerned parent |
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on Aug 18, 2011 at 10:53 am by AA, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Our kids are worth learning the lessons of Christchurch and Japan
Do we really, really need two-story buildings at our high schools? It's going to cost more money for the same square footage and the whole purpose is to make huge schools tha... |
concerned parent |
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on Apr 8, 2011 at 12:17 am by Concerned Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto high schools drop in latest Newsweek rankings
Web Link
The latest Newsweek high school rankings just came out. Although Gunn is #111, Palo Alto High is listed at #544. Menlo... |
Concerned parent |
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on Jun 16, 2009 at 9:15 am by Apples to apples, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gay Curriculum Proposal Riles Elementary School Parents
A group of parents in a California school district say they are being bullied by school administrators into accepting a new curriculum that addresses bullying, respect and acc... |
Concerned parent |
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on May 25, 2009 at 12:32 pm by Perspective, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Elementary math textbook adoption: Reactions to Wed. night meeting
The debate on what math textbook program Palo Alto schools should adopt continues with differing viewpoints on last night's Information Meeting. The school board is scheduled ... |
Concerned Parent |
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on Apr 5, 2009 at 3:31 pm by Anonymous 78, a resident of Stanford |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Discrimination in Scholarship Offerings at PAHS
The Palo Alto High School site lists scholarship availability, but what I found disturbing is that some are limited by race. I don't think the school district should be engag... |
Concerned Parent |
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on Apr 16, 2007 at 7:14 pm by Agreed, a resident of the Downtown North 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
Who knew? PAUSD coverup of sex offender
I am shocked that PAUSD teachers and principals knew about Giordano's felonious affair with his Middle school student and didn't report it! Teachers are required to report chi... |
Concerned parent |
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on Nov 18, 2006 at 1:40 pm by anna, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Technology In our Schools?
In the birthplace of Silicon Valley, what level of technology education do we expect in our public schools?
Is your child currently benefiting from the level of technology ... |
Concerned Parent |
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on Aug 23, 2006 at 2:52 pm by concerned parent, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Please urge Reps to vote NO on the revision to NCLB
Representative Miller and Pelosi are sponsoring a revision to the No Child Left behind act which would tie our teachers salaries to children's standardized test scores. I don... |
Concerned PAUSD Parent |
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on Oct 9, 2007 at 8:12 pm by Terry, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Speed Bumps on N. California Near Jordan Ineffective
I have noticed that the "speed bumps" adjacent to Jordan on N. California are not effective because they allow a car to travel comfortably over them at up to 35 mph without mu... |
Concerned School Neighbor |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 12:18 pm by Dcatigirl, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Classroom needs not provided for!
To whom it may concern:
MY WISH FOR CHRISTMAS IS THAT MY CLASS WILL HAVE A NEW REFRIGERATOR THAT WORKS!
The food's classroom refrigerator has been "fixed" 3 times this y... |
Concerned Student |
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on Dec 14, 2010 at 12:33 am by try PTA, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto Administration Messes with schedule
ok this link goes to an editorial about the new bell schedule for play next year. I did not see it as a topic, so for all of the people of the community that wish learn more g... |
Concerned Student |
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on Apr 18, 2008 at 11:41 pm by No whining, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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