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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, 2008Last comment by Parent, on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:06 pm | 13 comments | 5438 Views
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Voice Recorders in the ClassroomI 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, 2008Last comment by I can't believe it, on Jul 30, 2008 at 11:58 am | 15 comments | 5415 Views
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EditorialIf 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, 2008Last comment by Strange loyalties, on Jul 13, 2008 at 10:32 am | 3 comments | 4327 Views
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Four promoted in Pleasanton Police DepartmentNew 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, 2008Last comment by unclehomerr.., on Jul 11, 2008 at 1:44 am | 5 comments | 4388 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
EditorialSuperintendent 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, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:45 pm | 3 comments | 4165 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district stands by litigation over Neal SchoolAfter meeting in closed session Tuesday afternoon regarding the judge's ruling in favor of Signature Properties, the school...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2008Last 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, 2008Last comment by Jill, on Jun 23, 2008 at 2:45 pm | 3 comments | 4695 Views
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Presenting the class of 2008Bayley 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, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 23, 2008 at 12:12 pm | 3 comments | 43181 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Simulation puts drunk driving into real-time perspectiveIt 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, 2008Last comment by -, on Jun 20, 2008 at 10:35 pm | 14 comments | 6215 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Celebrating Chinese culturePleasanton 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, 2008Last 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, 2008Last comment by Concerned dad of two PUSD students, on Jun 19, 2008 at 8:05 pm | 63 comments | 10544 Views
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Council OKs Staples location for ice rinkThe 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, 2008Last comment by Chris G, on Jun 17, 2008 at 7:47 am | 4 comments | 6326 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
GATE Plan FlawedEveryone 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, 2008Last comment by Steve, on Jun 1, 2008 at 5:12 pm | 10 comments | 4650 Views
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School board member's residency called into questionA few residents claiming school board trustee Pat Kernan is in violation of residency requirements led the Pleasanton Unified...
Original post made on May. 16, 2008Last comment by Dave, on May 30, 2008 at 12:48 am | 54 comments | 13567 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Signature Properties v. school district case trial beginsAfter more than five years of very-public dispute, another—and possibly decisive phase of the litigation between the...
Original post made on May. 18, 2008Last 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 eventStudents 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, 2008Last comment by Mary, on May 23, 2008 at 3:29 pm | 2 comments | 4588 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Laws of Life Essay's / LuncheonToday 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, 2008Last comment by stan, on May 22, 2008 at 4:33 pm | 3 comments | 4451 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Our Schools, Drugs & ViolencePer 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, 2008There are no comments yet. 4515 Views
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School board member's residency called into questionA few residents claiming school board trustee Pat Kernan is in violation of residency requirements led the Pleasanton Unified...
Original post made on May. 16, 2008Last comment by Julie, on May 16, 2008 at 6:39 pm | 4 comments | 6140 Views
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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, 2008Last comment by Announce To The World..., on May 12, 2008 at 5:17 pm | 3 comments | 4232 Views
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