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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Local teachers forge a path for student successFor people keeping a close eye on local schools, Santa Clara County's recognition of two Mountain View teachers was a long...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2018Last comment by member, on Nov 28, 2018 at 9:07 pm | 1 comment | 3253 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Uncertainty remains over housing a bigger BullisLos Altos School District board members agreed last week that they won't contest Bullis Charter School's enrollment growth...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2018Last comment by It's time..., on Nov 28, 2018 at 2:21 pm | 8 comments | 3945 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Superintendent urged charter school to slow downSuperintendent Ayinde Rudolph's request that Bullis Charter School to put the brakes on plans to open a new campus in the...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2018Last comment by Weird, on Nov 27, 2018 at 7:32 pm | 37 comments | 4856 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Lawyer: Mountain View has little say over future charter schoolBullis Charter School is expected to submit a petition to create a new charter school in Mountain View, and state law pretty...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2018Last comment by Weird, on Nov 23, 2018 at 9:03 pm | 30 comments | 6176 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MVLA, MVWSD schools to reopen MondaySchool district officials reported Sunday evening that schools in the Mountain View Whisman School District and the Mountain...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2018Last comment by dollarbin, on Nov 19, 2018 at 2:26 pm | 3 comments | 3770 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bullis seeks space at Mountain View schoolsBullis Charter School officials have formally asked for a stand-alone campus at one of the Mountain View Whisman School District's...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2018Last comment by Miney Corr, on Nov 16, 2018 at 7:12 pm | 53 comments | 6106 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Charter school advocates accuse district of 'scare tactics'Representatives from the California Charter School Association (CCSA) are urging Mountain View Whisman School District officials...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2018Last comment by ResidentSince1982, on Nov 16, 2018 at 12:36 am | 45 comments | 5783 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Conley, Wheeler poised to win MV Whisman school board raceLongtime school board member Ellen Wheeler and challenger Devon Conley are expected to take the two seats up for election...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2018Last comment by Hopeful, on Nov 15, 2018 at 8:12 pm | 5 comments | 3767 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
High schools seek pros for advice on science and tech educationThe Mountain View-Los Altos High School District is calling on pros from local industries to weigh in on how to best tailor...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2018Last comment by MathBasics, on Nov 13, 2018 at 11:01 am | 4 comments | 3856 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Incumbents lead in LASD school board raceResidents happy with the leadership of the Los Altos School District can rejoice, as incumbents Vladimir Ivanovic and Bryan...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2018Last comment by @DavidR, on Nov 10, 2018 at 9:17 pm | 18 comments | 3195 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
LASD fires warning shot over Bullis growth plansBullis Charter School officials announced that they are seeking to boost student enrollment by over 20 percent in the coming...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2018Last comment by Maggie, on Nov 6, 2018 at 9:12 pm | 27 comments | 5303 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MVLA superintendent announces retirementAfter guiding the district through three busy years, Mountain View-Los Altos High School District Superintendent Jeff Harding...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2018Last comment by Expensive balls, on Nov 4, 2018 at 2:52 pm | 1 comment | 3620 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Challengers outspend incumbents in MVWSD raceTwo candidates seeking a spot on the Mountain View Whisman School District board of trustees this November ramped up campaign...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2018Last comment by Don't hijack!, on Nov 4, 2018 at 2:14 pm | 8 comments | 2241 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mixed bag for high school test scoresSome of the most challenged demographics in the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District exceeded expectations or rebounded...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2018Last comment by @Steven Nelson, on Nov 4, 2018 at 7:20 am | 3 comments | 2264 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Please support Magical Bridge Playground coming to Mountain ViewHello Mountain View Families. I am a local parent of a child with special needs and I am very anxious to have Magical...
Original post made by Mountain View Parent on Oct. 29, 2018There are no comments yet. 886 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bullis submits charter application for new Mountain View schoolSticking with a fast-paced plan to provide an alternative public school for students in Mountain View, Bullis Charter School...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2018Last comment by Integrity to Purpose, on Oct 26, 2018 at 6:46 pm | 34 comments | 6017 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bullis Charter School looks to expand into Mountain ViewBullis Charter School held an information session Thursday about plans to open a new campus in Mountain View, making good...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2018Last comment by BCS, on Oct 22, 2018 at 1:12 pm | 20 comments | 5784 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bullis seeks new school in Mountain View WhismanBullis Charter School officials announced on Tuesday a proposal to open a new charter school in the Mountain View Whisman...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2018Last comment by Anthony Padilla, on Oct 22, 2018 at 11:02 am | 66 comments | 7762 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
All about STEAM at LAHSJosette Marrero, an air quality researcher, talks about her being on a team of scientists to take air samples while aboard...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2018Last comment by STEMer, on Oct 22, 2018 at 8:58 am | 1 comment | 2302 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Supervisors back new $222M psychiatric hospital for kidsCalling it a much-needed resource for youth in crisis, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday gave a full-throated...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2018Last comment by Trudy Palmer, on Oct 17, 2018 at 3:21 pm | 2 comments | 5315 Views
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Thank you for joining us at the 35th annual Moonlight Run & Walk! All proceeds benefit the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday fund, supporting local nonprofits serving children and families.
