SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teaching technology in PA schools
Now that school is back in and we can talk to our teachers, let's find out exactly who is teaching our children what. I have 4 children, one just graduated Paly, one entering... |
Carol |
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on Sep 5, 2006 at 10:16 pm by Concerned Parent, a member of the Fairmeadow School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Trying to gauge nanny compensation market--fair or highway robbery?
I'll be returning to work in September and have just started a search for a full-time nanny to care for my 8 month old daughter. One of the nannies I'm really excited about is... |
Nanny Searcher |
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on Jul 9, 2008 at 5:51 pm by rp, a member of the Walter Hays School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Comments/reactions from MI meeting?
Please share your comments and reactions to Thursday night's "town hall" meeting at Ohlone School on the Mandarin Immersion proposal--to be decided next Tuesday by the school ... |
Tyler Hanley |
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on Jun 5, 2007 at 11:39 pm by Briones parent, a member of the Juana Briones School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: As district lawyers step in, disappointing spin begins
As Palo Alto school officials brace for an inevitable lawsuit stemming from its failure to respond properly to the bullying of a special-education middle school student, the d... |
Editor |
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on Mar 7, 2013 at 9:48 pm by parent, a member of the Palo Alto High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Taking school concerns public seeks to manipulate
Last week this paper published portions of an internal document used to shape and articulate discussions among members of the school district's administrative teams. It was wi... |
John Lents, Principal of Addison, |
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on Oct 6, 2006 at 1:38 pm by Parent, a member of the JLS Middle School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Course selection at high school
I am looking for advice from high school students or their parents re course selection at high school. My son is a "B" student at Jordan, but he wants to chose advanced lanes ... |
Parent |
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on Feb 20, 2010 at 11:01 am by palo alto mom, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto to stick with new school calendar
The Palo Alto school board Tuesday indicated it will press ahead with a reformed academic calendar for 2012-13, despite emotional pleas from parents who packed the room and be... |
Editor |
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on Dec 9, 2011 at 1:56 pm by Concerned Parent, a resident of Los Altos Hills |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Are Choice Schools Creating Ethnic Segration? Shouldn't We Care?
An sensitive topic, not much discussed I think, is the impact of "choice" schools on ethnic self-segration.
Compare elementary school averages (no weighting for enrollment,... |
Fred |
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on Apr 1, 2007 at 2:35 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Kids and Palo Alto: What Can We Do?
It seems in the last few days as if our Town Square Forums regarding Palo Alto students have become a bit kinder and more thoughtful, especially the ones that continue to l... |
Can We Talk? |
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on Nov 26, 2009 at 8:42 pm by BF, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Out of bounds? Drawing the line between 'motivational' and 'abusive' coaching in Palo Alto high schools -- Part 1
Some coaches generate explosions of parent and player complaints. Others inspire impassioned praise and loyalty. Sometimes it's the same coach. A special report.
Read the ... |
Editor |
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on May 23, 2010 at 8:14 pm by PA student, a resident of the Crescent Park 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
P.A. coach pleads no contest to sexual assault
Palo Alto middle-school coach Bill Giordano will get a maximum prison sentence of 5 years, after pleading no contest Friday in San Mateo County Superior Court Friday to 10 cou... |
Jocelyn Dong |
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on Aug 21, 2006 at 6:01 am by J.Johnson, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'Achievement gap' still dogs Palo Alto schools
Despite years of efforts to combat it, a long-standing academic achievement gap persists in Palo Alto schools. African-American and Hispanic students enroll in fewer high-leve... |
Editor |
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on Jul 6, 2010 at 8:43 pm by HelpUsIn94303, a resident of East Palo Alto |
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... |
Theresa |
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on Jan 12, 2007 at 1:46 pm by Paly Voice Journalist, a member of the Palo Alto High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Healthy Halloween
As is is that time of year again when candy and treats are one of the most talked about topics of our kids, I would like to put in a please, please, please, request to make Ha... |
Healthy Mom |
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on Oct 20, 2006 at 7:02 pm by A.J., a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palo Alto will wait on 13th elementary decision
The Palo Alto school district is close to needing a 13th elementary school but is not at the "trigger point" just yet, school board members were told Tuesday night. Larger cla... |
Editor |
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on Jun 30, 2007 at 8:31 pm by Sharon, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Paly High tries for booze-free dances
Two limousines that arrived at Palo Alto High School's April prom full of teenagers reeking of alcohol — who verbally abused administrators after testing positive for dr... |
Editor |
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on Jun 11, 2008 at 4:37 pm by paly parent, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Do Palo Altans want a Charter School?
I think the answer is "no". We have nowhere to house a charter school and the moneys we have need to go into the schools we already have. I don't really understand all the de... |
Parent |
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on Mar 4, 2007 at 1:19 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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... |
Editor |
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on Nov 9, 2007 at 5:44 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Unified fundraising in PAUSD
In response to Alex Rocha's June 14 article in the Palo Alto Weekly and Palo Alto Online — "Fundraising taking on bigger piece of pie" — we would like to clarify the fundraisi... |
Peggy Esber & Preeva Tramiel |
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on Jul 15, 2006 at 8:13 am by The Arima Family, a resident of the Professorville neighborhood |
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... |
Grace Mah |
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on Dec 1, 2006 at 2:53 pm by 4 way Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
What happened to our kids in Palo Alto schools ? The spark seems gone.
What is wrong with this town? It has no sense of humor and now demands that young kids behave a little adults, if not robots.
This is the impression that all the negati... |
Sad mother |
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on Jun 18, 2007 at 9:37 pm by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents ask board to fix 'bifurcated' schools
In sometimes tense exchanges, parents Tuesday demanded a greater sense of urgency from the Palo Alto Board of Education on fixing what they called a "bifurcated school system ... |
Editor |
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on Feb 7, 2012 at 10:49 am by parent, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Really Mad about Magazine Pushing
My JLS student came home today all gung ho about pushing magazines - and asked me for my address book. Apparently they learned that if they sell 12 subscriptions, they get a ... |
Parent |
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on Sep 30, 2007 at 11:50 pm by former JLS student council member, a resident of Another Palo Alto 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 |
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