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Ravenswood teachers get 10% raise, bringing salaries on par with neighboring school districtsRavenswood City School District teachers are receiving a 10% pay boost this school year, bringing their salaries on par with...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2021Last comment by Jennifer Bestor, on Nov 26, 2021 at 5:14 pm | 2 comments | 1825 Views
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Pandemic-induced enrollment plunge persists for second year at local public schoolsEnrollment is down, but not as significantly as during the 2020-21 school year, data shows. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2021/11/18/pandemic-induced-en...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2021Last comment by MPR, on Nov 18, 2021 at 11:28 pm | 1 comment | 2637 Views
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Census: Midpeninsula's population of kids, teens is shrinkingThe number of young people on the Midpeninsula is shrinking, even as the overall population grows, mirroring a trend throughout...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2021Last comment by Observer, on Nov 1, 2021 at 10:56 pm | 6 comments | 2633 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Vote no on Measure B, Menlo Park school district's latest parcel tax initiativeIn a guest opinion, Mark Hinkle argues why Menlo Park City School District voters should oppose Measure B, a parcel tax increase...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2021Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 1, 2021 at 1:44 am | 17 comments | 3734 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Burnout, anxiety weigh on some local teachers two months into full return to classrooms"I'm wondering 'Was my mask on tight enough today?'" said Menlo-Atherton High School teacher Mallory Byrne. She gets tested...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2021Last comment by Brian, on Oct 21, 2021 at 11:21 am | 2 comments | 3692 Views
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Las Lomitas school board appoints two trustees following resignationsThe Las Lomitas school board has appointed two new members after recent resignations. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2021/10/12/las-lomitas-school-board...
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2021Last comment by Anonymous, on Oct 21, 2021 at 6:03 am | 1 comment | 3274 Views
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Student COVID vaccinations: California becomes first state to require them for kids 12 and upGov. Gavin Newsom added COVID-19 to the list of diseases students must get a vaccination for to attend school. Read the...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2021Last comment by ln, on Oct 1, 2021 at 6:06 pm | 2 comments | 2286 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Testing catches four asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 in Belle Haven School classBelle Haven School students were quarantined earlier this month after four children in a single classroom tested positive...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2021Last comment by , on Sep 27, 2021 at 1:28 pm | 1 comment | 3713 Views
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Menlo Park officials urge greater road safety awareness after two collisions involving young studentsSchool officials and police are warning drivers to be more cautious around schools since the full reopening last month, which...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2021Last comment by Eric Gilbertson, on Sep 25, 2021 at 9:12 pm | 13 comments | 4821 Views
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The post-9/11 generation: Too young to remember, but not to reflectThose who were alive on Sept. 11, 2001, carry vivid memories of that day. For a whole generation of young people, though,...
Original post made on Sep. 12, 2021There are no comments yet. 2219 Views
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Mervin Morris, founder of Mervyns stores, Atherton resident dies at 101Philanthropist, Atherton resident and founder of Mervyns department stores Mervin Morris died at 101. "We were just so lucky...
Original post made on Sep. 11, 2021Last comment by M.M, on Sep 11, 2021 at 2:44 am | 1 comment | 4348 Views
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Guest opinion: Let's protect Menlo Park's kids from the pollution inside our homesIn a guest opinion, Menlo Park resident and pediatrician Dr. Erika Drazan writes about the benefits of switching from gas...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2021Last comment by Matt, on Aug 7, 2021 at 11:51 am | 1 comment | 3739 Views
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San Mateo County Community college district to offer at least 30% of courses in-person this fallAfter shutting down when the COVID-19 pandemic began, the San Mateo County Community College District plans to offer at least...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2021Last comment by pvrez, on Jul 27, 2021 at 9:26 am | 1 comment | 4197 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Community briefs: Menlo Park's reopening plans; Rotary scholarships; Oak Knoll's new assistant principal; Skunks rescuedIn this week's community briefs, Menlo Park looks at reopening venues and services, Oak Knoll taps a new assistant principal,...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2021Last comment by Dawn1234, on Jun 4, 2021 at 12:43 pm | 1 comment | 3409 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo-Atherton taps insider as new principalThe Sequoia Union High District officials chose Vice Principal Karl Losekoot to lead Menlo-Atherton High School after Principal...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by Cindy Folker, on May 28, 2021 at 7:04 pm | 6 comments | 4335 Views
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Heller family makes long journey to Sacred Heart Prep from M-AMichael Heller had to make difficult decisions at a time most kids are out having fun. Just after helping M-A win a boys...
Original post made on May. 11, 2021There are no comments yet. 2441 Views
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Guest opinion: Why we decided to send our kids back to schoolIn an op-ed, state Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) advocates for a full reopening of schools in the fall. Read the full...
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Ed Kahl, on May 9, 2021 at 10:39 am | 2 comments | 3272 Views
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Early results show Portola Valley School District parcel tax measure leadingMeasure S, a parcel tax reduction in the Portola Valley School District, is passing, according to initial election night...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Karl, on May 6, 2021 at 9:56 am | 2 comments | 3528 Views
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Menlo Park school district warns of strangers approaching students en route to schoolAs students return to classrooms more regularly, Menlo Park City School District officials are warning families about an...
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Mentos, on May 3, 2021 at 6:23 pm | 1 comment | 3815 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'Let's focus on the fall,' Sequoia principals push back at parents' pressure to reopen more extensively this springSome district parents have been vocal about wanting students back full-time in the fall and even as soon as this spring. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2021Last comment by Tragic Loss, on Apr 26, 2021 at 1:02 pm | 20 comments | 4508 Views
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