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School board to learn more about teaching teachers at meeting today
The Pleasanton School Board will learn more about instructional coaching at a study session set for later today.
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on Apr 11, 2013 at 9:25 pm by Vernon Parker, a resident of the Civic Square neighborhood |
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Parents Sue Centerpointe Preschool for Hogtying Child
According to Courthouse News, Centerpointe Preschool and the teacher was sued sometimes last week in Contra Costa County court for the practice of "hogtying." They are suing... |
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on Apr 10, 2013 at 9:11 pm by Lawsuit, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Something to sleep on
Not many high school juniors spend their free time sewing these days, but thanks to Libby Howard's love of fashion design, making clothes and a commitment to "give back" to th... |
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on Apr 10, 2013 at 12:34 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton Police Parked Near Schools?
What is the deal with Pleasanton Police Department having Pleasanton police in patrol cars sitting for hours on the side of the road or in parking lots appearing to be doing a... |
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on Apr 9, 2013 at 1:25 pm by anonymous, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Plesanton's Centerpointe preschool, former employee sued by parents of bound child
The parents of a 2-year-old who was bound with tape while in the care of Centerpointe Christian Preschool in Pleasanton have sued the school and the woman who allegedly bound ... |
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on Apr 8, 2013 at 2:23 pm by anon, a resident of the Country Fair neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Looking to Make Change in our Community
Hello everybody,
My name is Sabari Somanathan and I am a Sophomore at Amador Valley High School looking to make real change in the Pleasanton community, namely the School D... |
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on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:41 pm by nancy s., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Another Class A violation at Centerpointe Preschool?
Is it true that the State cited Centerpointe Preschool for yet another Class A child care regulation violation late last week? If so, why hasn't the Pleasanton Weekly reporte... |
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on Apr 5, 2013 at 4:39 pm by Glenn Wohltmann, Pleasanton Weekly reporter |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill
I was in a Foothill High School classroom and some of the girls were sharing experiences of their middle school P.E. teacher, who they said would look at their bodies in a way... |
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on Apr 4, 2013 at 7:59 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Parents push Pleasanton school board for smaller class sizes
A group of parents appealed to the Pleasanton school board Tuesday to restore smaller class sizes and reading specialists.
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on Apr 4, 2013 at 12:17 am by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill, Amador high, Pleasanton Middle School principals leaving posts in June
Both of Pleasanton's veteran high school principals are leaving the district. John Dwyer made the announcement Wednesday morning in a letter to Foothill High staff. He's movin... |
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on Mar 29, 2013 at 9:46 am by DJohns, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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Fundraiser tonight to help send Amador Valley High 'We the People' team to Washington
Community and parent supporters of Amador Valley High School's Competition Civics team will hold a fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. this evening at the Firehouse Arts Center to help f... |
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on Mar 28, 2013 at 9:34 pm by Righteous Rebel, a resident of the Bordeaux Estates neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Foothill High plant sale today to benefit Special Ed program
The special ed classroom at Foothill High School is having its annual spring plant sale today. Proceeds will support the school's special ed program. Drop into the student sto... |
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on Mar 27, 2013 at 9:34 am by Mom O2, a member of the Foothill High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Recycle Rip Off at Harvest Park
I noted the signs and took a handfull of obsolete electronics to Harvest Park today for their "fund raiser" collection. They demand a fee. It isn't clear where this fee goes... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 9:37 pm by Arroyo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Graffiti threat found at AVHS today
Just got home to listen to a voicemail left by Rick Sira saying that a graffiti threat was found in a bathroom in the Q Building today. What is with all this copycat threats?... |
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on Mar 18, 2013 at 3:56 pm by Concerned parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers ask for return of reading specialists, smaller class sizes
About 30 teachers showed up at the Pleasanton school board meeting Tuesday night to call for changes to district plans to shift away from specialists who deal directly with ch... |
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on Mar 17, 2013 at 6:44 pm by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Students return to Foohill following graffiti threat to 'shoot everyone'
Things were back to normal yesterday -- or close to it -- at Foothill High School, a day after a graffiti threat earlier this week to "shoot everyone" at the school on Thursda... |
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on Mar 17, 2013 at 9:17 am by Al, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Do School Children Have Fourth Amendment Rights?
Do School Children Have Fourth Amendment Rights?
The Fourth Amendment protection ONLY applies to CITIZENS. A minor under the law is NOT protected as an adult is, only par... |
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on Mar 14, 2013 at 8:33 pm by Skylar, a resident of the Golden Eagle neighborhood |
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Police at Foothill High this morning as investigation continues into 'shooting' threat
Pleasanton police, plain clothes officers and school district security are swarming the Foothill High School campus this morning as the investigation continues into who posted... |
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on Mar 14, 2013 at 10:46 am by liberalism is a disease, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Pleasanton school district to end fiscal year with hefty balances
The Pleasanton School District is expected to end the 2012-13 fiscal year with $12.5 million above budget, according to documents to be discussed at tonight's school board mee... |
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on Mar 13, 2013 at 10:15 pm by john, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Centerpointe Presbyterian leaders meet with preschool parents over child abuse charges
Representatives of Pleasanton's Centerpointe Presbyterian Church met behind closed doors with parents of children enrolled in its independently-operated Christian preschool Tu... |
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on Mar 13, 2013 at 12:43 pm by Steve, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Centerpoint Child Care cited for State for tying up 2 year old, police are investigating
The State's Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division has cited Centerpoint Child Care on Valley/Busch for tying up a 2 year old.
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on Mar 12, 2013 at 9:28 am by nancy s., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
A new look at justice
Youth justice is taking on a new face in Pleasanton.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 8, 2013, 12:00 AM |
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on Mar 11, 2013 at 11:46 am by Dude, a resident of the Bridle Creek neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
AVHS Mob scene
Did anyone else notice the "mob scene" of about 100 or more kids leaving AVHS after school today? Both sides of Santa Rita Rd. were filled with marching students, who at firs... |
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on Mar 10, 2013 at 3:31 pm by iwasthere, a resident of the Deer Oaks/Twelve Oaks neighborhood |
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Pleasanton school board reviews steps being taken to boost grades
The Pleasanton School board received an update on the district's plan Tuesday night that addresses its federally imposed mandate to boost grades for some students.
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on Mar 8, 2013 at 8:46 am by AnnaS, a member of the Foothill High School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New school Head Lice Policy
Does anyone remember hearing about this new "head lice policy" change implemented by the PUSD? As a parent to have twice brought home head lice from our elementary school, ... |
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on Mar 7, 2013 at 9:22 pm by Lisa Swartzendruber, a member of the Lydiksen Elementary School community |
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