SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: Superintendent's actions roil school district
For a superintendent who is reputed to be fond of applying the latest business techniques to improve the performance of local school districts, Maurice Ghysels seems to have m... |
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on Mar 27, 2013 at 6:28 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Board affirms superintendent choice with unanimous vote
The Menlo Park City School District board unanimously approved a three-year contract Tuesday night that will install Maurice Ghysels as superintendent on July 1 at an annual s... |
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on May 16, 2011 at 7:47 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bike Safety at Laurel Elementary School
Is bike safety for children really an issue? To many people it is not, because they feel it is not safe for children to bike in our streets and thus they don't bike with them.... |
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on Jun 14, 2007 at 9:57 pm by Manfred Kopisch, a member of the Laurel School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Camp Galileo Inspires Next Generation of Educators; Offers 1,000 Summer Camp Scholarships
Question: What would inspire a former Navy submarine officer to detour his plans for medical school, opting instead to pursue a career as a teacher? Answer: Camp Galileo, the ... |
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Katherine Chouteau, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Las Lomitas trustee resigns
David Bailard, a member of the Las Lomitas Elementary School District board, resigned on Monday, Oct. 5, district officials said.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Feb 17, 2010 at 12:46 am by anomynous, a resident of another community |
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Teacher layoffs ahead as MP district plans cuts
More than 17 teaching jobs are on the line as the Menlo Park City School District struggles to close a $2 million shortfall for the coming school year. Close to 100 people gat... |
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on May 5, 2010 at 1:39 pm by Steve, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Fragile comity unwinds between Everest, district
Board president's disclosure of charter school enrollment data in proposed guest opinion and to selected school board candidates widens rift between Everest (charter) Public H... |
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on Oct 23, 2009 at 6:34 pm by Fred, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Special education director forced out
The school board approved the removal of the Menlo Park City School District's director of special education from her job last night (March 12), but not until the defiant dire... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 10:39 am by JeffS, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Lehman Brothers collapse: Eshoo introduces legislation to repay public entities
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo introduced the Restitution for Local Government Act of 2010 today to help counties and other public entities recoup over $1.7 billion lost when Lehman Broth... |
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on May 8, 2010 at 6:22 pm by Stop Eshoo NOW, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo school district board to appoint new trustee
The Menlo Park City School District board will appoint a replacement for member Mark Box, who announced his resignation from the five-member board last week. Applications for ... |
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on Jun 9, 2011 at 8:00 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Summit Prep wants to reserve seats for volunteers' children, but high school district says no
Summit Preparatory Charter High School, the high-performing four-year-old school that enrolls about 80 children from the Almanac's circulation area, recently submitted a petit... |
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on Dec 18, 2006 at 10:48 pm by Summit Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'Superman' hits Woodside High School
Woodside High School is cast in an unflattering spotlight this week with the nation-wide opening of the documentary "Waiting for Superman," a portrait of a troubled U.S. publi... |
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on Oct 21, 2010 at 9:47 pm by Ano Nymous, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MP school district seeks $178 parcel tax
Voters will be asked to help the Menlo Park City School District bridge a projected $2 million budget shortfall with a $178 parcel tax. The school board voted Feb. 2 to put a ... |
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on Feb 24, 2010 at 1:36 pm by Alumni Parent, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Menlo Park: Special ed director faces ouster
A battle is brewing over the pending dismissal of the Menlo Park City School District's director of special education at the end of the school year.
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on Mar 13, 2013 at 9:29 am by lessons learned, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Charter schools big issue in school board race
The candidates for the contentious race for two seats on the high school district board race show potential to reshape the district's policies on charter schools, budgets and ... |
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on Nov 4, 2009 at 10:04 am by Concerned Parent, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Voting starts for parcel tax election in Menlo Park, Portola Valley school districts
This week, ballots for parcel taxes in the Portola Valley and Menlo Park City school districts will be hitting mailboxes. Ballots may be returned any time before 8 p.m. on Ele... |
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on Apr 26, 2010 at 3:40 pm by Get Real, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Who is prospering from Prop 13?
Proposition 13 has been called California's "third rail" -- as in, untouchable. When billionaire Warren Buffet was serving as candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger's economic advise... |
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on Jan 5, 2011 at 9:17 am by anonymous, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Reorganizing Menlo Park schools
The Menlo Park City School District is seriously considering reorganizing the elementary schools to include changes in grade configurations and attendance boundaries. What do ... |
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on Oct 9, 2006 at 10:50 pm by Rich Cline, a member of the Oak Knoll School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: An open letter from one Sarah to another
(The following is an open letter to the Republican vice presidential hopeful.)
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, S... |
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on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:06 am by impressed!, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Any news on providing bus transportation for kids going to local schools?
Is there any news on the study to provide bus transportation for kids going to local schools? See Marjorie Mader's story below.
School busing: Is it feasible in Menlo Pa... |
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on Dec 6, 2006 at 5:10 pm by Editor, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Encinal turf
I'm surprised that this topic hasn't been raised already on this board (but then, this isn't Palo Alto, whose Town Square is bustling with pertinent discussions, not just spor... |
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on Apr 9, 2007 at 8:06 am by II, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
GAIS is at it again
The profit making "non profit" GAIS school has applied for another use permit revision. It seeks to place three so-called "portables" (read: buildings) on site. Two would be p... |
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on Mar 21, 2013 at 1:43 pm by Anonymous, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Kepler's news and book reviews for young readers: Post your own picks below
For young readers: Check out the news and book picks by Kepler's reviewers. Share your favorite reads in the comment box below.
From Antonia's Desk at Kepler's bookstore in... |
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on Feb 12, 2007 at 4:49 pm by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest Opinion: Hillview student says loss of trees, more traffic at Oak Knoll School would damage community
I was horrified to hear of the impending Oak Knoll plan and the implications that it would create.
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on May 22, 2008 at 4:26 pm by Apostrophe Posse, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Should Las Lomitas school board seek a parcel tax increase? How much?
Trustees of the Las Lomitas School District say the district needs a parcel tax increase of $200 a year to avoid program cuts. But a recent survey in the district shows voters... |
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on Nov 14, 2006 at 12:41 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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