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SCHOOLS & KIDS
LASD can't force Bullis to move, judge rulesThe Los Altos School District may not force Bullis Charter School to move to a site outside the district's boundaries, a...
Original post made on Jan. 23, 2014Last comment by Puh-leeze, on Jan 31, 2014 at 7:19 pm | 29 comments | 24761 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Nowhere to turn for kids in crisisFor four years, Tiffany Maciel knew her son needed help. And it took four years and a stroke of luck to find the right kind...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2018Last comment by MvLA mom, on Sep 17, 2018 at 1:59 pm | 8 comments | 23762 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Transitional kindergarten eases youngest children into the classroomA lot can happen in a year. Ann Hanneman knows this from both personal experience and the short time she has spent teaching...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2012Last comment by Khash, on Jun 30, 2013 at 12:05 pm | 9 comments | 23554 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Superintendent: Reopening Whisman-Slater school 'a given'Parents and kids alike came out in big numbers Thursday night to show support for reopening an elementary school in the Whisman...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2014Last comment by DisIntergrate, on May 2, 2014 at 11:02 pm | 33 comments | 22975 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Calmer heads prevail in aftermath of sex discussionTaking care not to offend the offended or overstep California's strong protections for student journalists, teachers and...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2013Last comment by Wo\'O Ideafarm, on Mar 8, 2013 at 9:04 am | 15 comments | 22253 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Google's student privacy policies called into questionIn the heart of Silicon Valley, it's no surprise that Mountain View schools are moving full steam ahead adopting new technology...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2016Last comment by PeaceLove, on Feb 22, 2016 at 2:51 pm | 3 comments | 22122 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board member resigns over hostilityBoard member Chris Chiang announced Friday night that he will be stepping down from the Mountain View Whisman school board...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2015Last comment by the_punnisher, on Jun 15, 2015 at 7:36 pm | 117 comments | 21830 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Donation is music to middle school teacher's earsCrittenden Middle School's already large music program can continue growing thanks to a recent donation of $21,000 in instruments,...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2013Last comment by Musical Instruments Online, on Oct 1, 2013 at 4:07 am | 6 comments | 21609 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents seek larger slice of Shoreline taxesIn one of its most challenging discussions in recent memory, the City Council on Tuesday will talk about the possibility...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2011Last comment by FYI, on Feb 9, 2011 at 5:48 pm | 29 comments | 21532 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Rock 'n' roll high schoolStudents from high-performing schools like Los Altos High School are often encouraged to pick up extracurricular activities....
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2013Last comment by Mike Gospe, on Nov 9, 2013 at 8:07 am | 2 comments | 21153 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Help for picky eatersStephanie Lau-Chen's children are picky eaters. According to the Mountain View mother, there are only a handful of restaurants...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2013Last comment by Victoria, on Oct 4, 2013 at 10:30 pm | 8 comments | 21111 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Families file $20M defamation lawsuit against Saint Francis, defending sons against blackface allegationsThe parents of two former Saint Francis High School students have sued the Mountain View private Catholic school for $20...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2021Last comment by LongTime-MV, on Mar 4, 2021 at 4:25 pm | 9 comments | 20888 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mountain View 24 Hour Fitness closes for upgrades, paving way for new Los Altos district schoolThe 24 Hour Fitness on 550 Showers Drive in Mountain View is getting a major upgrade. That could be good news for weightlifters...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2022Last comment by I can't breathe pollution, on Jan 13, 2022 at 8:16 am | 4 comments | 20513 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
A summer boost for kidsFighting off the summer brain drain can be tough for families that can't afford expensive summer camps, but two parents from...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2014Last comment by LASD parent too, on Aug 7, 2014 at 5:15 pm | 27 comments | 20330 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New school boundaries on the horizonIt's a touchy subject that's bound to affect property values and leave some people disappointed, but the Mountain View Whisman...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2016Last comment by Mt. View Neighbor, on Dec 5, 2016 at 6:17 pm | 33 comments | 20318 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MVHS grads focus on future jobsAs Mountain View High School's class of 2012 marched over the synthetic turf of Carl Anderson Field in their black caps and...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2012Last comment by James, on Jun 8, 2012 at 3:38 pm | 1 comment | 20048 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Council OKs 15 mph speed limits for school zonesDrivers take note: 15-mile-per-hour speed limits may be coming to a school near you. Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/news/2014/01/15/council-oks-15-mph-speed-limit...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2014Last comment by Otto Maddox, on Jan 26, 2014 at 8:04 am | 38 comments | 19832 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mountain View Whisman students sent home after children test positive for COVID-19Students at three schools in the Mountain View Whisman School District have been ordered to stay home and quarantine this...
Original post made on May. 4, 2021Last comment by ShockedImpactedParent, on May 12, 2021 at 4:22 pm | 9 comments | 19667 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Report: Dual Immersion leaves students behindDual-language education programs have a strong track record of improving test scores and being an effective tool for narrowing...
Original post made on May. 21, 2018Last comment by Psuedonym, on May 24, 2018 at 5:04 pm | 4 comments | 19628 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Los Altos High survey reveals culture of stressStudents at Los Altos High School are some of the highest-achieving in the nation. And while most will go on to college,...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2010Last comment by BackToSleep, on Jul 18, 2014 at 12:00 am | 46 comments | 19599 Views
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