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Over 1,000 new homes for Google?The City Council is expected to take a major step forward with a plan for the future of Mountain View on Tuesday, Dec. 7....
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2010Last comment by confused reader, on Dec 6, 2010 at 5:03 pm | 3 comments | 5011 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
CHAC sees recession's toll from the frontlinesAn army of counselors on 30 school campuses in the Mountain View and Los Altos area say they are seeing higher rates of divorce,...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2010Last comment by BV333, on Dec 4, 2010 at 10:21 am | 1 comment | 7467 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New special ed PTA helps parents, teachersIt isn't easy raising a child with a learning disability. Nor is it a simple task to teach one. Mountain View resident Christine...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2010Last comment by Common Sense, on Nov 28, 2010 at 10:32 am | 2 comments | 5541 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
High school district plans WiFi upgradeThe local high school district is laying the groundwork for what it predicts to be an increasingly wireless future, and plans...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2010Last comment by A Proud Black Man, on Nov 25, 2010 at 12:04 pm | 4 comments | 6808 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Be a mentor and change a kid's lifeA study says that deterring one at-risk youth from a life of crime saves an estimated $2.6 million to $5.3 million. In that...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2010Last comment by Cliff, on Nov 20, 2010 at 6:13 pm | 1 comment | 5206 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Students boot up classmatesTwo local high school seniors are taking old, unwanted computers donated by the community, repairing essential components...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2010Last comment by Hardin, on Nov 15, 2010 at 12:01 pm | 2 comments | 6419 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teacher says faculty is overworkedIncreased class sizes, a longer school day, stacks of new paperwork and more special needs children -- accompanied by fewer...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2010Last comment by "edukator", on Nov 12, 2010 at 8:23 pm | 19 comments | 8121 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bullis Charter School Open Enrollment for Fall 2011Bullis Charter School open enrollment for Fall 2011 has started and will run through January 28, 2011. Bullis Charter...
Original post made by Public Service Announcer on Nov. 11, 2010There are no comments yet. 4268 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Co-op preschool 'running out of time'The Los Altos Parent Preschool is still on the hunt for a new home after being notified earlier this year that its lease...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2010Last comment by Parent, on Nov 11, 2010 at 3:50 pm | 1 comment | 5285 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mentor or Tutor a local student!Only 4 hours per month will make a huge difference for one of the dozens of kids awaiting a tutor or mentor! For more information...
Original post made by Carole Dorshkind on Nov. 8, 2010There are no comments yet. 4667 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
No cell tower at First Presbyterian ChurchCell tower/structure proposed by Clear Wireless to be on PRESCHOOL campus. SIGN the petition. http://www.petitiononline.com/no2tower/petition.html ATTEND...
Original post made by Bill Andrade on Nov. 8, 2010There are no comments yet. 5131 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers, school staff OK salary freezeTeachers and staff of the local high school district have agreed to forego salary increases for two years. The pay freeze,...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2010Last comment by "Just Think About It", on Oct 9, 2010 at 2:47 pm | 6 comments | 7387 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MV residents arrested in Sunnyvale stabbingSeven people were arrested in Sunnyvale on Sunday after officers responding to an early morning fight found an 18-year-old...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2009Last comment by Young MV, on Oct 9, 2010 at 2:03 am | 13 comments | 7284 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Jobs, classes, services cut in Foothill-De Anza budgetCourses have been discontinued, positions have been eliminated, pay packages have been downsized and faculty are overworked...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2010Last comment by Numbers, on Oct 6, 2010 at 11:21 pm | 33 comments | 7419 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Los Altos high Eagles ready to spread their wingsThere aren't many people who can say they've seen a blue eagle. But each year they flock to Los Alto High School's football...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2010Last comment by Jose Velez, on Oct 4, 2010 at 4:46 pm | 3 comments | 5699 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New charter school seeks high school district's OKThere could be a new charter school in town. Citing a need for Silicon Valley students to better understand global culture...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2010Last comment by How about talking to the community?, on Oct 1, 2010 at 12:06 am | 6 comments | 5090 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Enrollment jumps at MV WhismanEnrollment is up substantially this fall at local elementary and middle schools. Officials speculate that the marked -- and...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2010Last comment by MV Mom, on Sep 29, 2010 at 3:22 pm | 14 comments | 5879 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Test scores rise, but schools stuck in 'program improvement'The Mountain View Whisman School District is entering its second year of what is known as "program improvement," even though...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2010Last comment by James, on Sep 28, 2010 at 3:13 pm | 1 comment | 5723 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Local Police Activities League raises money at ShorelineGuests at this year's [http://www.mvpal.org/ Mountain View Police Activities League] banquet were wined, dined and if they...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2010Last comment by Thom, on Sep 27, 2010 at 3:22 pm | 3 comments | 6562 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Vote YES on Measure EFoothill College and De Anza College are among the best community colleges in the nation. Today, community colleges are becoming...
Original post made by KEN HOROWITZ on Sep. 25, 2010There are no comments yet. 4452 Views
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