Zoe Morgan
Staff Writer, Palo Alto Weekly / PaloAltoOnline.com and Mountain View Voice
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About Zoe
Zoe Morgan joined the Palo Alto Weekly and Mountain View Voice in 2021. She covers education, youth and families, with a focus on using data to tell compelling stories. She previously worked as an education reporter at the Los Altos Town Crier.A Mountain View native, Zoe received a dual degree from American University in journalism and public affairs, with a minor in data science. After graduating, she worked at the Grants Pass Daily Courier in Oregon, covering local schools, before returning to California in 2019.
Stories by Zoe
Skewed demographics cause MV Whisman to consider prioritizing low-income students at choice schools
Only 7% of Stevenson students are socioeconomically disadvantaged, versus a district average of 29%. That's in stark contrast to Mistral, the district's other choice school, where 48% are socioeconomically disadvantaged.[Wednesday, October 13, 2021]
Stanford requires COVID-19 vaccines for all employees
Stanford is requiring all employees, whether working remotely or from the office, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8, unless they have a medical or religious accommodation.[Monday, October 11, 2021]
Bullis adds admissions preferences for low-income students after sharp questioning about school's lack of diversity
The Santa Clara County Board of Education on Oct. 6 approved changes to the Los Altos school's admission preferences that will prioritize children from low-income families.[Thursday, October 7, 2021]
Bomb threat at St. Francis High School deemed a false alarm
A bomb threat at St. Francis High School in Mountain View Oct. 5 ended up being unfounded, with a multi-hour search of the campus turning up no explosive devices. A similar incident forced the evacuation of Los Altos High on Friday.[Tuesday, October 5, 2021]
Springer student injured Thursday is one of three Los Altos district students hit by cars in recent weeks
A Springer Elementary School student was struck by a car Thursday morning, one of at least three Los Altos School District students have been hit by vehicles while walking or biking near schools in recent weeks.[Monday, October 4, 2021]
No explosives found after extensive search of Los Altos High School following bomb threat
Los Altos High School students and staff were evacuated after the school received a call Friday morning (Oct. 1) saying there were explosives on campus. None were found.[Friday, October 1, 2021]
MVLA looks to implement mandatory ethnic studies course for all freshmen
Teachers and administrators support offering a yearlong, required course. Board members appear generally supportive, though no formal vote has been taken. Staff expect to be present a proposed curriculum to the board in the spring.[Friday, October 1, 2021]
Stanford announces plan to buy Notre Dame de Namur's 50-acre Belmont campus
Stanford University has reached an agreement to "work toward" purchasing Notre Dame de Namur University's campus in Belmont, both universities announced on Tuesday.[Wednesday, September 29, 2021]
Stanford announces plan to buy Notre Dame de Namur's 50-acre Belmont campus
Stanford University has reached an agreement to "work toward" purchasing Notre Dame de Namur University's campus in Belmont, both universities announced on Tuesday.[Wednesday, September 29, 2021]
Mountain View Whisman board plans to meet face to face, though public will stay remote
The Mountain View Whisman School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to keep having the public take part online or over the phone, thanks to a new state law that allows boards to continue holding remote meetings.[Tuesday, September 28, 2021]