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Fairmeadow groundbreaking expected in January
Construction is expected to begin in January on a new two-story classroom building at Fairmeadow Elementary School. The Board of Education Tuesday authorized solicitation of b... |
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on Oct 27, 2011 at 11:13 am by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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A focus on data, and minding the gap
The new campus of Rocketship Discovery Prep wasn't much more than a vacant lot near U.S. Highway 101 and McKee Road in San Jose a year ago.
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on Mar 25, 2012 at 2:48 am by Stephen F. Deutsch MD, a resident of another community |
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VIDEO: Teens unite at 'Break Through' bonfire
Jade Chamness, founder of Break Through the Static, talks about the Jan. 28 bonfire hosted in Palo Alto and the organization's aspirations to create a peer-to-peer support net... |
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on Feb 2, 2012 at 10:38 am by Becky Sanders, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
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Gunn graduates 491 on football field
In a community pageant at times serious, sentimental and raucous, Gunn High School Wednesday awarded diplomas to 491 seniors in its 47th commencement ceremony.
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on Jun 11, 2012 at 11:42 am by Humble Mom, a member of the Gunn High School community |
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VIDEO: Girl Scouts celebrate 100th anniversary
Monday evening, March 12, hundreds of Palo Alto Girl Scouts strolled from the Lou Henry Hoover Program Center at Rinconada Park to City Hall, where Mayor Yiaway Yeh read a pro... |
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on Mar 15, 2012 at 10:50 am by women, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood |
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Palo Alto Weekly's Holiday Fund kicks off
The annual Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund drive kicks off this week, with the goal of raising and giving away $250,000 to local nonprofits serving children and families.
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on Nov 11, 2011 at 7:42 pm by Nora Charles, a resident of Stanford |
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Feedback on Middle College at Foothill
My daughter has expressed an interest in Middle College at Foothill. The positives are the ability to take Foothill college courses in addition to the English and History tau... |
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on Feb 28, 2013 at 6:37 pm by thinking about it too, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Gunn student advances to science competition nationals
Gunn High School sophomore Joy Jin is part of a two-person team that will compete nationally against five other teams next month for the top $100,000 prize in the Siemens Comp... |
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on Nov 14, 2012 at 4:41 pm by rick, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Seeking single moms for story
I'm interested in pursuing a story for the Palo Alto Weekly about women in their late 30s, early 40s, choosing to have a baby without a mate -- in other words, having a baby w... |
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on May 22, 2012 at 3:07 pm by Sally, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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'Youth of the Year' finalists share stories
Four low-income teenagers told stories of persevering against hardship in a recent "Youth of the Year" speech competition at the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula.
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on Feb 3, 2012 at 11:06 am by Ms. Watkins, a resident of Menlo Park |
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Addison boundary change recommended
School boundary changes are in the works for some families in the Addison Elementary School neighborhood as well as for high school students living at Stanford West or in the ... |
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on Apr 26, 2012 at 10:04 am by at last!, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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'Spare the Air' alert issued for Wednesday
Unhealthy pollution levels are expected this week, and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is asking residents to refrain from burning wood.
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on Dec 7, 2011 at 4:07 pm by healthy kids, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood |
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Paly team headed to National Science Bowl
Five Palo Alto High School students will spend five days in Washington, D.C. in April -- courtesy of the U.S. government -- to compete in the National Science Bowl.
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on Feb 6, 2013 at 2:07 pm by Another mom, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Understanding and rehabilitating the teen brain
It is 1:30 in the morning. A faint glow emanates from the slightly ajar door of a bedroom. The mother of a 16-year- old opens the door and flicks on the lights.
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on Jun 11, 2012 at 6:01 pm by J.J., a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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on Apr 27, 2012 at 10:51 am by Ellen Ehrlich, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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'Positive psychology' to be offered at Gunn
"Positive Psychology" at Gunn High School and the "Literature of Comedy" at Palo Alto High School are among new course offerings proposed for Palo Alto students in 2013-14.
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on Jan 30, 2013 at 10:42 pm by Bob, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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PAUSD girds for lawsuits in two cases, signals possible wider scope
After two abortive attempts to discuss PAUSD civil rights violations out of public view, the school board is set for a closed session Friday to discuss "significant exposure" ... |
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2 hours ago by Well played, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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'Youth of the Year' finalists speak out about their hopes
Words like "perseverance" and "sagacious" peppered the speeches of eighth-graders vying to be named "Youth of the Year" last week in a competition of the Boys & Girls Club of ... |
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on Nov 15, 2011 at 8:19 pm by Laurie Hunter, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Panel to explore alternate post-high-school paths
Unconventional post-high-school paths will be explored Thursday in a Gunn High School panel discussion titled "OMG! I Forgot to Apply to Harvard!"
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on Feb 24, 2013 at 2:42 pm by Barbara , a resident of the Leland Manor/Garland Drive neighborhood |
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Scratch Introduction For Kids New to Programming [Free Live Event]
Breakout Mentors is hosting another fun introduction to computer programming for kids. If you live in the Palo Alto area and your student is in 4th to 7th grade, join us as we... |
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on Aug 9, 2012 at 1:51 pm by Brian, a resident of Mountain View |
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District previews 'safe, welcoming schools' plan
Palo Alto Superintendent Kevin Skelly Tuesday proposed a school-board-level committee as well as a summer task force to consider community concerns about bullying and harassme... |
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on May 10, 2013 at 8:17 am by parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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High school sports gets a network of its own
The Central Coast Section (CCS) and PlayOn! Sports (PlayOn) announced the launch of the Central Coast Network, a partnership providing multi-platform distribution of Californi... |
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on Aug 23, 2012 at 3:19 pm by Eric, a resident of the Embarcadero Oaks/Leland neighborhood |
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East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring awarded $10,000
East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring, housed at the Taube Family Tennis Center at Stanford, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from USTA Serves, the National Charitable Foundation o... |
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on Jul 2, 2012 at 2:19 pm by Amy K., a resident of Stanford |
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Palo Alto residences get new curb appeal
Three teens on a Palo Alto street with spray paint during school hours might seem like a recipe for delinquency, but ninth-graders Jeremy Revlock, Ben Rothblatt and Yerem Ista... |
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on May 25, 2012 at 12:23 pm by Thankfull, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Kickstarting discovery
Kids chose from 60 different activities, including tae kwon do and sushi making, during Fairmeadow Elementary School's fifth annual "Discovery Day" May 30. Photos by Veronica ... |
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on Jun 5, 2012 at 7:20 am by TyrL162, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood |
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