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Merger won't flyWe doubt if the Santa Clara County grand jury's idea to save money by merging the three local school districts will generate...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2010Last comment by Just Wondering, on Jul 17, 2010 at 7:44 pm | 3 comments | 4314 Views
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Host Families sought for International Exchange StudentsInternational high school exchange students are coming to study in the Mountain View area during the 2010-11 school year....
Original post made by Lillian Clemente on Jul. 16, 2010There are no comments yet. 4417 Views
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Arne Duncan tells Foothill grads 'to be shape-shifters'Foothill College graduates will need to be "shape shifters" to thrive in the global economy of the 21st century, U.S. Secretary...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2010Last comment by George, on Jul 15, 2010 at 8:01 pm | 4 comments | 4890 Views
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Civil Grand Jury Speaks Out on Ghysels Conflict of InterestGood objective rticle on Conflict of Interest in Local Schools in the SJMerc. http://www.mercurynews.com/education/ci_15414204 Too...
Original post made by Tea Partyer on Jul. 1, 2010Last comment by le dude, on Jul 8, 2010 at 7:19 pm | 5 comments | 4269 Views
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Attempting to solve a tough equationThe Math Acceleration Program and JustMATH are two free, locally run efforts to help get Mountain View students back on track...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2010Last comment by Parent, on Jul 8, 2010 at 3:03 pm | 9 comments | 5556 Views
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Whooping cough epidemic hits CaliforniaState and local health officials are calling the recent rise in cases of whooping cough an epidemic, and encouraging people...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2010Last comment by Really?, on Jun 30, 2010 at 5:22 pm | 4 comments | 5402 Views
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3-way merging of our local school districts?Not sure why this hasn't been covered in the Mountain View Voice or the Los Altos Town Crier but on June 24, the Santa Clara...
Original post made by Menage a Trois? on Jun. 29, 2010Last comment by Kate, on Jun 30, 2010 at 10:54 am | 4 comments | 4098 Views
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Barbershop Boys make time for harmony and homeworkWith the help of a local barbershop quartet, a group of junior high schoolers have formed The Barbershop Boys. Read the...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2010Last comment by Crittenden mom, on Jun 25, 2010 at 3:52 pm | 5 comments | 5682 Views
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School district expresses fears of selling CubberleyPalo Alto school board members Wednesday expressed deep-seated fears about selling any portion of the dilapidated Cubberley...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2010Last comment by John the Man, on Jun 18, 2010 at 3:14 pm | 11 comments | 4624 Views
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Fixing the bellsStarting this fall, school bells will ring in concert at all of the elementary schools in the Mountain View Whisman School...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2010Last comment by John the Man, on Jun 16, 2010 at 10:12 pm | 5 comments | 4649 Views
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Alta Vista students overcome the past, look to futureSenior Randall Young was one of three student speakers at Alta Vista High School's graduation this year. He stood at the...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2010Last comment by John the Man, on Jun 16, 2010 at 12:23 pm | 4 comments | 4984 Views
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Landslide victory for high school bond measureSupporters of Measure A made their voices heard yesterday, soundly approving the bond, which will help build new classrooms,...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2010Last comment by Question, on Jun 12, 2010 at 11:40 am | 9 comments | 5325 Views
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NASA Comes to Middle SchoolA dozen Orchard Middle School students gather during lunch and after school extending their day to pursue a special...
Original post made by carlrbabb on Apr. 4, 2010Last comment by Martin, on Jun 1, 2010 at 5:00 pm | 3 comments | 5062 Views
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Kids get a taste of colonial life at Bubb School"Join the navy!" shout two boys clad in cavalier shirts and tri-cornered hats. They stand at the entrance to WilliamsBubb,...
Original post made on May. 28, 2010Last comment by Rick Van Mell, on May 28, 2010 at 5:13 pm | 2 comments | 11042 Views
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MV Whisman turns down Race to the Top fundsOfficials for the Mountain View Whisman school district decided that they'd rather sit out the Race to the Top. On May 20,...
Original post made on May. 25, 2010Last comment by localmom, on May 28, 2010 at 2:10 pm | 17 comments | 6331 Views
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Angela Lyon named new Stevenson principalLongtime Mountain View educator Angela Lyon has been named the new principal of Stevenson Elementary School in Mountain View. Read...
Original post made on May. 13, 2010Last comment by Monta Loma parent, on May 27, 2010 at 8:40 pm | 6 comments | 5492 Views
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Schools will be hardest hit by falling property values, assessor saysThe Santa Clara County Assessor's Office today announced $21.4 billion in property value reductions on approximately 118,000...
Original post made on May. 24, 2010Last comment by Steven Nelson, on May 24, 2010 at 8:32 pm | 3 comments | 5281 Views
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Craig Goldman taking over as MV Whisman superintendentCraig Goldman has been selected as the new superintendent of the Mountain View Whisman School District, the district announced....
Original post made on May. 18, 2010Last comment by Robin, on May 21, 2010 at 2:42 pm | 16 comments | 6151 Views
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MVHS picks new assistant principalMonday was a big day for local teacher Mike Mathiesen: His wife had a baby, and he was named the new assistant principal...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2008Last comment by john doe, on May 18, 2010 at 2:05 pm | 3 comments | 6819 Views
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Education and Economic Output"Global economic output climbs by about 2 percent for each additional year spent in school, according to the study. Rates...
Original post made by James on May. 18, 2010There are no comments yet. 4089 Views
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