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SCHOOLS & KIDS

Algebra for all eighth-graders?

I'm concerned about the CA Board of Education mandating that all eighth-graders pass Algebra 1. Some kids take it as an AP...

Original post made by Logical concern on Jul. 14, 2008
Last comment by Parent, on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:06 pm | 13 comments | 5438 Views

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Voice Recorders in the Classroom

I think all classrooms should have a recording device that we can be reviewed if a student reports unprofessional...

Original post made by Ellen on Jul. 24, 2008
Last comment by I can't believe it, on Jul 30, 2008 at 11:58 am | 15 comments | 5415 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Editorial

If you haven't read through the 36-page response by the Pleasant school district to Judge George C. Hernandez's tentative...

Original post made on Jul. 12, 2008
Last comment by Strange loyalties, on Jul 13, 2008 at 10:32 am | 3 comments | 4327 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Four promoted in Pleasanton Police Department

New Police Chief Michael Fraser announced the promotions of Sergeants Craig Eicher and Michael Elerick to the rank of lieutenant...

Original post made on Jul. 6, 2008
Last comment by unclehomerr.., on Jul 11, 2008 at 1:44 am | 5 comments | 4388 Views

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Editorial

Superintendent John Casey wisely took consideration of a possible parcel tax off the school board's table last week, saying...

Original post made on Jul. 5, 2008
Last comment by Stacey, on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:45 pm | 3 comments | 4165 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

School district stands by litigation over Neal School

After meeting in closed session Tuesday afternoon regarding the judge's ruling in favor of Signature Properties, the school...

Original post made on Jun. 18, 2008
Last comment by Neighbor, on Jun 26, 2008 at 9:47 am | 11 comments | 6473 Views

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Pleasanton man leads 'Campaign to Restore the Original Dream'

Although Camp Loma Mar is nestled nearly 70 miles south of Pleasanton in the redwood forests by Half Moon Bay, it is a favorite...

Original post made on Jun. 23, 2008
Last comment by Jill, on Jun 23, 2008 at 2:45 pm | 3 comments | 4695 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Presenting the class of 2008

Bayley Adams Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4087 posted Friday, June 6, 2008,...

Original post made on Jun. 18, 2008
Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 23, 2008 at 12:12 pm | 3 comments | 43181 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Simulation puts drunk driving into real-time perspective

It may have only been a simulation, but the faces of high school students who watched the events unfold told it all. Their...

Original post made on Apr. 23, 2008
Last comment by -, on Jun 20, 2008 at 10:35 pm | 14 comments | 6215 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Celebrating Chinese culture

Pleasanton will be the center for Chinese cultural celebration in the Tri-Valley. Five years strong, the event is from noon...

Original post made on Jun. 6, 2008
Last comment by Testing name, on Jun 20, 2008 at 1:56 pm | 8 comments | 5198 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Judge rules in favor of Signature Properties over construction of Neal Elementary

"Ambiguous" was the word used in a tentative ruling delivered by a judge in the case of Signature Properties v. Pleasanton...

Original post made on Jun. 10, 2008
Last comment by Concerned dad of two PUSD students, on Jun 19, 2008 at 8:05 pm | 63 comments | 10544 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Council OKs Staples location for ice rink

The City Council Tuesday night approved by a vote of 4-1 a master plan for a 17-acre community park in Staples Ranch with...

Original post made on Jun. 12, 2008
Last comment by Chris G, on Jun 17, 2008 at 7:47 am | 4 comments | 6326 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

GATE Plan Flawed

Everyone is talking about cutting administrators. I agree! Look at the GATE plan or the school site plans. How much money...

Original post made by Peter on May. 12, 2008
Last comment by Steve, on Jun 1, 2008 at 5:12 pm | 10 comments | 4650 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

School board member's residency called into question

A few residents claiming school board trustee Pat Kernan is in violation of residency requirements led the Pleasanton Unified...

Original post made on May. 16, 2008
Last comment by Dave, on May 30, 2008 at 12:48 am | 54 comments | 13567 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Signature Properties v. school district case trial begins

After more than five years of very-public dispute, another—and possibly decisive phase of the litigation between the...

Original post made on May. 18, 2008
Last comment by Jack, on May 24, 2008 at 11:34 am | 14 comments | 5948 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Amador team chosen to represent at G8 Summit event

Students from Amador Valley High School have been selected to represent the United States in the in the 2008 Junior 8 competition,...

Original post made on May. 23, 2008
Last comment by Mary, on May 23, 2008 at 3:29 pm | 2 comments | 4588 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Laws of Life Essay's / Luncheon

Today I was very impressed by many of the high school students at Foothill. They had a luncheon today for essay winners on...

Original post made by Aaron on Mar. 7, 2008
Last comment by stan, on May 22, 2008 at 4:33 pm | 3 comments | 4451 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Our Schools, Drugs & Violence

Per a new SF Chronicle analysis of statewide suspension data for the 2006-07 school year, see how our Pleasanton schools...

Original post made by firstgen on May. 19, 2008
There are no comments yet. 4515 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

School board member's residency called into question

A few residents claiming school board trustee Pat Kernan is in violation of residency requirements led the Pleasanton Unified...

Original post made on May. 16, 2008
Last comment by Julie, on May 16, 2008 at 6:39 pm | 4 comments | 6140 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Amador Valley We the People makes top 10 finals at Nationals!

The Amador Valley "We the People" competition civics team has just found out that they are in the 10 ten out of 50 competing...

Original post made by Civic Minded on May. 4, 2008
Last comment by Announce To The World..., on May 12, 2008 at 5:17 pm | 3 comments | 4232 Views
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