SCHOOLS & KIDS STAR tests show Pleasanton schools continue to improve Students in the Pleasanton school district scored above both the state and the Alameda County averages in recent statewide STAR tests for 2011.
Read the full story here http:... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 17, 2011 at 7:30 am There have been 72 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2011 at 2:54 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Reminders about traffic on the first day of school As school starts, remember that traffic is always atrocious the first several days of school as parents try to figure out where to drop off students and student drivers jockey... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 16, 2011 at 8:36 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 19, 2011 at 8:21 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS 8-year-old eager to climb any mountain Kipling Van Horn, 8, beat the heat last Sunday by going mountaineering on Mount Shasta's notorious Avalanche Gulch Route. This was his third attempt at summiting the 14,162-fo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 5, 2011 at 10:24 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 5, 2011 at 10:24 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Letters Gold star for governor
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SCHOOLS & KIDS Unusual Occurrance But not Maybe This morning, my wife was on her way to work when she saw a "body" laying on a sidewalk in a small tot lot park near our home off Northway Road. My wife stopped to investigat... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Scott Walsh, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood, on Jul 22, 2011 at 8:58 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 27, 2011 at 6:05 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS UC Regents approve a 9.6 percent tuition hike A 9.6 percent tuition increase for University of California schools was approved today by a 14-4 vote of the UC Regents Board. Despite passionate reservations from several boa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 19, 2011 at 9:59 pm There have been 54 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2011 at 6:46 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Next up: High school For recent eighth-grade graduates, this summer is not just for traveling, seeing friends, and relaxing. It is also for anticipating their upcoming high school experience.
Rea... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 9, 2011 at 4:17 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2011 at 6:51 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Tremendous Education Resource Wow, what a tremendous education resource:
Web Link
First, I am not a part of this organization but became aware of it from someone else. What a trem... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Wow, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 8, 2011 at 10:43 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 8, 2011 at 3:39 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Teachers are not appreciated I am amazed at how people are quick to blame teachers for the problems in the state budget , the failing of our education system and the general malaise of the American studen... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Bernard, a resident of the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood, on Jul 5, 2011 at 11:12 am There have been 77 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 14, 2011 at 8:53 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Drop Off Facility from Mohr Elementary to Home Hello,
My Son is going to start Mohr Elementary from this year, August 2011.
I was wondering, Do we have any local drop off services who drop off the kids at home.
Thank ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Niki, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood, on Jun 30, 2011 at 11:32 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2011 at 5:13 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS New Education Bill Gotchas Web Link
This is why I do not want unionized teachers "educating" my children. It's all about the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by javadoc, a resident of Dublin, on Jun 30, 2011 at 9:17 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 5, 2011 at 6:44 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Cash-out refinancing practices get first PUSD review Pleasanton school board members got an earful Tuesday night about cash-out refinancings done by the district, as a consultant walked them through a 20-page document showing th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 27, 2011 at 9:50 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 29, 2011 at 12:26 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Alternative Education Programs with PUSD Tonights Board report failed to give us a picture of who the students are that make up the enrollment of the Alternative Programs with PUSD. How many of the students in the a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sally, a resident of the Foothill Knolls neighborhood, on Jun 21, 2011 at 8:25 pm There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 19, 2011 at 8:50 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS "Education" listed as easiest majo It is now being said that education is the easiest major. I always thought that, and believe that ALL teachers should major in something substantial like Math, etc. Read th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Not surprised, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jun 21, 2011 at 1:58 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 23, 2011 at 9:06 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS U.S. Schools Spend More; Receive Less; CSR Not Effective There was a great editorial in the Tri-Valley Herald today about spending in the schools. They were talking about a new study by the National Center on Education and the Econo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jun 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 21, 2011 at 6:37 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Kid's Country sites won't be closed, exec director says Four Kid's Country facilities in San Ramon and Danville will not be losing their licenses, according to the organization's Executive Director, Chris Erbe, after accusations th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 14, 2011 at 11:59 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 4, 2011 at 9:57 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS PUSD, Armageddon and Trust Now that the hyperventilating of Measure E has died down, and Measure E supporters have hopefully paid off their debts, and the Pleasanton Teachers Union filed (on May 2!) all... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Start Afresh, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood, on Jun 13, 2011 at 9:35 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 20, 2011 at 11:41 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Graduation I attended the Foothill graduation ceremony on Friday night and was very disappointed in the behavior of students, faculty and the audience. Isn't a Graduation ceremony suppo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Resident, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community, on Jun 13, 2011 at 1:20 pm There have been 36 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 24, 2011 at 10:17 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Village High School Kids Shine Last night at Amador Valley, students from Village High School accomplished their goal of graduating. When you have a child who struggles, seeing them collect their diplomas ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by lynne, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Jun 9, 2011 at 5:42 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 10, 2011 at 6:23 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS The fun of science Junior Raquel Fraticelli and sophomore Samuel Peters explained rocks, gems and minerals to students from Lydiksen Elementary as part of Amador Valley High School's annual Spri... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 6, 2011 at 10:23 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 6, 2011 at 10:23 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Pleasanton school board appropriates $2.4 million to add sections, maintain class size The Pleasanton school board voted Friday evening to undo $2.4 million of the cuts it made earlier this year after better-than-expected budget numbers from Gov. Jerry Brown's M... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 6, 2011 at 9:59 am There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 7, 2011 at 6:29 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS AVHS Baccalaureate Non-Denominational? We attended the Baccalaureate for AVHS Seniors at the Cornerstone Church in Livermore yesterday. We were told that the event was non-deominational and fully expected some sort... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Non-Denominational AVHS Parent, a member of the Amador Valley High School community, on Jun 6, 2011 at 7:25 am There have been 54 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 15, 2011 at 5:08 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Four Kid's Country facilities cited with 'serious' violations An after-school childcare program at San Ramon Valley elementary schools has acquired a recent history of serious "Type A" violations, according to state officials. Four Kid's... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 4, 2011 at 2:21 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 7, 2011 at 1:43 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS What about the PUSD High Schools? This past year I was Chairman of the AVHS School Site Council and Chairman of the AVHS PTSA Grant Committee. I share the concern of those of you that the budget money restored... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Al Cohen, a member of the Amador Valley High School community, on Jun 4, 2011 at 8:18 am There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 6, 2011 at 11:06 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS PUSD may restore programs and positions The Pleasanton school district is looking to undo some of the cuts it made earlier this year after better-than-expected budget numbers from Gov. Jerry Brown's May budget revis... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jun 2, 2011 at 6:07 pm There have been 35 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 5, 2011 at 7:32 pm.
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