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Bullis Mountain View means more options for kidsThe future of learning is in flux. Read the full story here https://mv-voice.com/print/story/2018/12/14/bullis-mountain-view-means-more-options-for-kids?fbclid=IwAR28J5Xi8aaXeeX5...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2018Last comment by @ look, on Dec 24, 2018 at 7:56 am | 3 comments | 947 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Landels Elementary School to get inclusive playgroundLandels Elementary School in Mountain View is one of several local schools that received funding this week from Santa Clara...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2018Last comment by Me, on Dec 20, 2018 at 3:30 pm | 5 comments | 4330 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Bullis Mountain View means more options for kidsIn an op-ed, parent Heather Schoell explains why she's a proponent of Bullis Charter School's proposal to open a campus in...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2018Last comment by Arrogant much?, on Dec 19, 2018 at 1:21 pm | 15 comments | 4221 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bullis Mountain View is a Wonderful Opportunity For UsNeither of my kids are cookie cutter kids. They’re both what you’d consider “Twice exceptional” (meaning someone...
Original post made by Stacy Dow on Dec. 17, 2018There are no comments yet. 504 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bullis should hit pause on Mountain View planIf you bring up Bullis Charter School in Mountain View or Los Altos, you're likely to hear a range of reactions. Read the...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2018Last comment by Upheaval, on Dec 16, 2018 at 1:23 pm | 6 comments | 632 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents urge school board to deny or delay new charter schoolAnxiety and fears dominated the Mountain View Whisman School District board meeting Thursday night, as a sharply divided...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2018Last comment by Comment, on Dec 14, 2018 at 2:41 pm | 64 comments | 7625 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Crittenden faces spate of bike theftsSeveral bikes were stolen from the Crittenden Middle School campus last month, despite multiple safeguards to avoid further...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2018Last comment by Greg David, on Dec 10, 2018 at 12:35 pm | 5 comments | 3400 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Monta Loma military kids can stay togetherFamilies of military service members will be able to send their children to Monta Loma Elementary next year, despite a recent...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2018Last comment by @ST parent , on Dec 5, 2018 at 7:54 pm | 10 comments | 3279 Views
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 | 3198 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 | 3884 Views
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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 | 4782 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 | 6068 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 | 3700 Views
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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 | 6019 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 | 5718 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 | 3676 Views
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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 | 3795 Views
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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 | 3132 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 | 5192 Views
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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 | 3498 Views
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