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Is College Opportunity Getting Out of Reach
The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education recently revealed the results
of a study: How Parents and the Public Look at Higher Education Today. It is repo... |
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on Apr 11, 2010 at 4:33 am by carlrbabb, a resident of another community |
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COMING UP: Kickoff for Measure A campaign
The group running the effort to pass Measure A, a bond measure on the June ballot that would fund new classrooms for the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District, is kicki... |
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on Apr 9, 2010 at 1:23 am by John Doe, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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TONIGHT: MVLA to consider budget cuts
Trustees of the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District will convene at a special meeting this evening to discuss possible budget reductions for the 2010-11 school year.
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on Apr 6, 2010 at 7:25 pm by Jon Wiener, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Time to make adjustments to Proposition 13
Research by a Menlo Park woman with a school-aged child, described in a story in last week's Voice, shows in great detail how the state's fabled and untouchable Pro... |
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on Apr 4, 2010 at 2:48 pm by Bigger Picture, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
The sorry state of education
It was disheartening to read last week's Voice story about how four busloads of Foothill College students journeyed to Sacramento to protest budget cuts that have d... |
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on Apr 4, 2010 at 7:43 am by Mike Laursen, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial piece 3/26
I was so impressed with the editors of the Voice taking on the issue of Prop 13! Many thanks for addressing this topic and the pain it is causing to schools and city governme... |
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on Mar 29, 2010 at 9:50 pm by Steven Nelson, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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Foundation gears up for Monte Carlo Night
Organizers from the Mountain View Educational Foundation have high hopes for this year's Monte Carlo Night fundraiser, with a goal of raising $80,000 to support art, music, af... |
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on Mar 29, 2010 at 11:31 am by Don Frances, Mountain View Voice Editor |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No pink slips planned for MV Whisman teachers
Despite tough fiscal decisions ahead, the Mountain View Whisman School District will not be handing out pink slips come March 15, the state deadline for notifying employees of... |
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on Mar 27, 2010 at 6:14 pm by Carl, a resident of the The Crossings neighborhood |
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EDITORIAL: Schools should get a bigger slice of 'Shoreline Community' funds
Back in 1969, when the state Legislature created a special tax district in Mountain View called the "Regional Shoreline Park Community," no one could have guessed that one day... |
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on Mar 24, 2010 at 7:19 am by James, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
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Council lukewarm to giving up Shoreline funds
When it comes to giving more Shoreline Community tax district funds over to local schools, some City Council members are staunchly opposed, while others are at least open to d... |
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on Mar 22, 2010 at 9:49 am by James, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
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Sticky budget scenario for MV Whisman
With little hope for more support from Sacramento, educators are again planning for a school year under severe budget constraints. At Mountain View Whisman, the district is gr... |
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on Mar 21, 2010 at 1:35 pm by James, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
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School district eyes 'Shoreline Community' funds
For seven years Mountain View has been home to Google, the hottest company in the world. But for all that time its substantial property taxes — and those of other major ... |
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on Mar 18, 2010 at 9:50 am by Steve Nelson, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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MVLA board approves bond measure
After 18 months of "exploration," trustees of the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District voted 5-0 at their regular meeting Monday to place a $41.3 million bond measure ... |
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on Mar 16, 2010 at 12:30 pm by Parent, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
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Super Summer Intensive, for the Serious!
For ages 8 - 15 ~ Mondays through Fridays, July 19th – August 13th ~ Audition and registration deadline: April 15th ~ Tuition due: May 1st ~ Registration Packet
This local ... |
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on Mar 16, 2010 at 11:19 am by Caryn Coleman, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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Local teens describe their stresses on 'Dr. Phil'
Nearly a dozen teens from Palo Alto said stress in their lives comes from trying to meet the expectations of peers, family, school and getting into college. The teens appeared... |
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on Mar 15, 2010 at 7:01 pm by localmom, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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EDITORIAL: Dark days ahead for local schools
One thing is certain: This game of endless budget cuts to our schools isn't even close to being over. As ever, parents wanting a decent education for their children will be fo... |
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on Mar 14, 2010 at 9:49 am by Observer, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mountain View Whisman eyes 'Shoreline Community' funds
For seven years Mountain View has been home to Google, the hottest company in the world. But for all that time its substantial property taxes — and those of other major ... |
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on Mar 12, 2010 at 8:33 am by kanank, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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City won't buy houses behind McKelvey Park
With a goal of possibly extending McKelvey Park, the City Council met in closed session last week to discuss purchasing five half-built houses behind the park, and decided not... |
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on Mar 10, 2010 at 10:09 pm by Robert, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MVLA board approves June bond measure
After 18 months of "exploration," trustees of the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District voted 5-0 at their regular board meeting Monday to place a $41.3 million bond me... |
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on Mar 10, 2010 at 2:45 pm by KD, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
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LASD makes Bullis an offer on new facilities
The Los Altos School District is waiting for a response from Bullis Charter School leaders regarding its offer for next year's classroom facilities, which was approved by trus... |
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on Mar 10, 2010 at 7:23 am by combination classes???, a resident of another community |
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MV Whisman holds budget forums
Today the Mountain View Whisman School District will be kicking off a series of public forums on the district's fiscal state and on balancing next year's budget. Craig Goldman... |
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on Mar 9, 2010 at 7:53 pm by James, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
TONIGHT: MVLA to vote on bond measure
Trustees of the Mountain View-Los Altos school district will vote tonight on placing a $41.3 million bond measure on the June ballot that would provide for more classrooms as ... |
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on Mar 9, 2010 at 2:44 pm by Martha, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
LAHS student club kicks off human rights week
The Los Altos High School Amnesty International club is presenting a special speaker event Monday evening to kick off a week of human rights awareness.
Read the full story he... |
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on Feb 28, 2010 at 1:07 pm by Stellers - J, a resident of another community |
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Opponents fight off Montessori preschool
The City Council voted 5-1 Tuesday to prevent a Montessori preschool from opening on El Monte Avenue after neighbors campaigned against it, saying the location was unsafe.
Re... |
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on Feb 27, 2010 at 5:51 pm by Martin Omander, a resident of the Rex Manor neighborhood |
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Landels given academic achievement award
Edith Landels Elementary School was named a "Title I Academic Achievement Award School," one of 238 in California, by the state's top educator last week.
Read the full story ... |
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on Feb 24, 2010 at 8:25 pm by Big Al, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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