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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: The risk of returning to the classroom in the fallIn a guest opinion, Mountain View High School social studies teacher Sophia Caramagno writes about her concern with potentially...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2020Last comment by Gary, on Jul 3, 2020 at 11:19 pm | 52 comments | 15781 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents urge school board to rename Huff Elementary SchoolThe Mountain View Whisman School District will consider renaming Huff Elementary School following a revelation that the school's...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2020Last comment by Gary, on Jul 3, 2020 at 10:27 am | 30 comments | 6699 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Monta Loma and Mistral Elementary principals resignTwo school administrators in the Mountain View Whisman School District announced their resignation Thursday, creating turnover...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2020Last comment by "John", on Jul 2, 2020 at 11:17 pm | 31 comments | 10361 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'In-person instruction is essential.' Santa Clara County issues guidance for reopening schoolsThe Santa Clara County Public Health Department released on Tuesday its guidelines for reopening public and private schools...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by BDBD, on Jul 2, 2020 at 10:10 am | 12 comments | 5483 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Photo essay: Life under the coronavirusThrough images, we show how Midpeninsula residents and workers are coping with the COVID-19 threat that has disrupted our...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2020There are no comments yet. 6389 Views
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Bullis Charter School receives $2M in federal COVID-19 relief for small businessesBullis Charter School has been awarded $2 million in forgivable loans through a federal relief program meant to help struggling...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by ResidentSince1982, on Jun 23, 2020 at 4:54 pm | 37 comments | 8210 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Credit/no credit grading system is about reality, not charityDavid Campbell, president of the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District Teachers Association, and past president Michelle...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2020Last comment by The Business Man, on Jun 22, 2020 at 6:57 pm | 3 comments | 4570 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New principal announced for Mountain View High SchoolStarting July 1, Mountain View High School will have a new principal: Michael Jimenez. Read the full story here https://www.mv-voice.com/news/2020/06/16/new-principal-announced-for...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by Matt, on Jun 17, 2020 at 7:57 am | 2 comments | 5385 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: St. Francis High School has had long-standing issues with inclusivity. Here’s how it can change.In a guest opinion, St. Francis High School alumni write about how administrators can change the school for the better following...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2020Last comment by Tom, on Jun 15, 2020 at 2:07 am | 2 comments | 5381 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Grocery program throws a lifeline to families at Mountain View's highest-needs schoolSchools may be closed during the coronavirus pandemic, but hundreds of families are still showing up at Castro Elementary...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2020Last comment by Sandi Puett, on Jun 13, 2020 at 7:58 am | 2 comments | 7037 Views
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Students' racist Instagram post spurs protest at Saint Francis High SchoolAn estimated 50 to 100 people upset over racist social media posts by Saint Francis High School students marched on Monday...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2020Last comment by Whoops, on Jun 11, 2020 at 8:51 am | 19 comments | 13978 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter to the editor: Let's have graduation at Shoreline AmphitheatreIn a letter to the editor, Los Altos resident James Klazura proposes that Shoreline Amphitheatre host modified graduation...
Original post made on May. 30, 2020Last comment by Alice - Cooper, on Jun 3, 2020 at 6:13 pm | 7 comments | 3964 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Deficits rise as Mountain View Whisman spends big on technology, teacher salariesMountain View Whisman School District's deficit spending has more than doubled to $3.3 million this year, following pay raises...
Original post made on May. 26, 2020Last comment by Steven Nelson, on May 30, 2020 at 3:15 pm | 6 comments | 7468 Views
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Facing a shaky financial future, Stanford projects budget cuts, layoffsStanford University, projecting a $267 million loss from the first six months of the coronavirus shutdown, is planning for...
Original post made on May. 29, 2020Last comment by MV Resident, LASD, on May 29, 2020 at 2:56 pm | 1 comment | 3394 Views
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Santa Clara County allows for car parades in time for graduationSanta Clara County officials are rolling back restrictions this week to allow drive-through celebrations and car parades,...
Original post made on May. 19, 2020Last comment by Avid Reader, on May 19, 2020 at 10:39 pm | 3 comments | 4694 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Proposed teacher reassignments at Mistral dropped following outcryMountain View Whisman School District administrators are walking back a decision to reassign 40% of the teachers at Mistral...
Original post made on May. 15, 2020Last comment by MV Resident, on May 19, 2020 at 4:59 pm | 25 comments | 6142 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Why I voted in favor of implementing a credit-no credit grading system in MVLA schools this semesterIn a guest opinion, Sanjay Dave, president of the Mountain View Los Altos High School District school board, writes about...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2020Last comment by Concerned parent , on May 18, 2020 at 3:07 pm | 20 comments | 8028 Views
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COVID-19 testing expands in Santa Clara, San Mateo countiesStarting this week, certain individuals who do not have COVID-19 symptoms will be able to get tested, thanks to new efforts...
Original post made on May. 15, 2020Last comment by OldTimer, on May 15, 2020 at 4:52 pm | 2 comments | 4027 Views
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Obituaries: Mary Jo MilksThis week in obituaries, read about the life of Mary Jo Milks, a Mountain View resident who spent her retirement years volunteering...
Original post made on May. 11, 2020Last comment by Ellen Wheeler, on May 11, 2020 at 2:25 pm | 1 comment | 1726 Views
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'I didn't get to say goodbye': Graduating seniors grapple with unexpected ending to their high school careersLocal seniors have expressed disappointment and acceptance over how the coronavirus has upended their final chapter of high...
Original post made on May. 11, 2020Last comment by Reader, on May 11, 2020 at 9:23 am | 2 comments | 4861 Views
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