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Novel CommunicationThe article about Joshua was really great. I found his books at http://lulu.com/joshuaschildrensbooks He also goes to Peery...
Original post made by Craig on Aug. 1, 2008Last comment by marifil, on Aug 6, 2008 at 4:12 am | 4 comments | 5354 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MV Whisman: New algebra requirement not a problemLocal administrators say a new state ruling that requires all eighth graders to take Algebra I will not affect their previous...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2008Last comment by Observer, on Jul 26, 2008 at 10:58 am | 1 comment | 5283 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No free lunch? Try CastroA few local mothers beat the crowd and sit with their snacking toddlers on picnic benches at Castro Elementary School. Soon,...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2008Last comment by eric, on Jul 25, 2008 at 10:47 am | 25 comments | 5778 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gang expert Marco Garcia leaves schools to join forceAfter two years of helping combat gang activity at Graham Middle School, Marco Garcia traded in his suit and tie for a police...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2008Last comment by grew up in MV, on Jul 17, 2008 at 1:40 am | 3 comments | 6851 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
District lost thousands in unpaid lunchesThe Mountain View Whisman School District estimates that it lost close to $20,000 in the 2006-07 school year due to students...
Original post made on May. 21, 2008Last comment by Observer, on Jul 9, 2008 at 1:10 pm | 14 comments | 7436 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board shuns televised meetingsAs promised, Los Altos City Council member David Casas came to the local high school district Monday to once again pitch...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2008Last comment by rex, on Jul 4, 2008 at 4:37 pm | 3 comments | 6217 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Schools pick their top profsTwo local teachers, Keren Robertson of Los Altos High School and Alecia Falk of Huff Elementary, have been named teachers...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2008Last comment by Parent, on Jul 1, 2008 at 2:34 pm | 5 comments | 6155 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
The 140-mile protestAs the sun was rising early Saturday morning, about a dozen Mountain View residents gathered at Castro Elementary School,...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2008Last comment by Oscar Garcia, on Jun 21, 2008 at 11:35 am | 3 comments | 6710 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Musical chairs at MV WhismanIn a surprise announcement at the last meeting of the school year Tuesday, Mountain View Whisman administrators and trustees...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2008Last comment by School communities, on Jun 21, 2008 at 8:45 am | 1 comment | 5845 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Google raises rates for "subsidized" daycareGoogle has announced a 70% increase in the rates their childcare center charges. The toddler program is currently $1350...
Original post made by Frances on Jun. 11, 2008Last comment by dude on a bike, on Jun 18, 2008 at 9:56 am | 1 comment | 4957 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Los Altos meeting turns uglyThe long-awaited joint meeting Monday between high school district trustees and the Los Altos City Council began with a discussion...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2008Last comment by DG, on Jun 15, 2008 at 9:30 pm | 1 comment | 5497 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Farewell, Teacher NancyHundreds of parents and students celebrated "Teacher Nancy" during a retirement party recently, honoring her for her nearly...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2008Last comment by Kristen Marenco, on Jun 13, 2008 at 7:48 am | 2 comments | 6509 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mayfield proposal still needs workThe current Mayfield site development proposal remains severely flawed. In response to requests from the City Council, the...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2008Last comment by Jane, on Jun 11, 2008 at 8:27 pm | 1 comment | 5385 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Autism 101As the Covington students looked on, three puppets named Freddie, Crystal and Angela learned to become friends despite Freddie's...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2008Last comment by GSB, on Jun 8, 2008 at 5:11 pm | 4 comments | 8484 Views
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Measure C passes by a landslideAs early election results went online, supporters of the Mountain View parcel tax hugged and clinked beer glasses, correctly...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2008Last comment by DG, on Jun 6, 2008 at 9:49 pm | 1 comment | 5508 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Eighteen, pregnant and graduatingWhen she became pregnant last fall, Michelle Agreda had little motivation to continue her independent high school study program....
Original post made on May. 23, 2008Last comment by DG, on Jun 2, 2008 at 7:24 am | 3 comments | 7442 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Council puts focus on youth and gangsAfter naming gang violence as a top concern, the City Council put its money where its mouth is Tuesday by voting to permanently...
Original post made on May. 31, 2008Last comment by DG, on Jun 2, 2008 at 7:15 am | 2 comments | 7132 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
For Freestyle students, making books is child's playAfter several months of writing and designing their own children's books, local high school students read their tales of...
Original post made on May. 30, 2008Last comment by Molly, on May 30, 2008 at 8:55 pm | 1 comment | 5564 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Still no leads in Merales murderPolice have yet to make any headway in the murder of 17-year-old Jose Merales, shot two days ago on Higdon Avenue. Meanwhile,...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2008Last comment by Chin4, on May 30, 2008 at 12:14 am | 47 comments | 7736 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Arrest made in murder of Jeffrey JohnsonPolice have announced that a suspect has been arrested in the murder of 20-year-old Mountain View resident Jeffrey Johnson,...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2008Last comment by mike gilbert, on May 22, 2008 at 10:17 pm | 10 comments | 7578 Views
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