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Pleasanton high schooler improves the quality of life in Muchende Village - ZambiaFor years, the women of the Muchende village in the Mumbwa district in Zambia, have had no maternity services. Many of them...
Original post made by Krishnan Jagadheesh on Aug. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 1501 Views
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PUSD board to consider increasing Horizon program fees to avert layoffsAfter facing staff layoffs earlier this year, the long-running Horizon Early Education Center may be headed towards recovery,...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2021Last comment by LanceM, on Aug 12, 2021 at 6:42 pm | 1 comment | 3674 Views
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Amador Valley High breaks ground on new shade structureAmador Valley High School broke ground Wednesday on construction for a new shade structure that will provide students some...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2021Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jul 20, 2021 at 2:46 pm | 3 comments | 7374 Views
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Livermore high schools to offer three new 'equity-focused' coursesHigh school students attending Livermore public schools will have three new equity-focused elective options this fall following...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 5965 Views
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PUSD eyes academic equity with grading practice overhaulA proposal to overhaul grading practices at Pleasanton Unified School District became a broader discussion about ensuring...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Jul 8, 2021 at 8:33 am | 19 comments | 11257 Views
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PUSD union staff 'disgusted' by pay increases for upper administrationAmid negotiations with both collective bargaining groups at PUSD (and heavy criticism from some union members), the Board...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 7, 2021 at 5:43 pm | 25 comments | 10032 Views
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Pleasanton: City names new teen poet laureatePleasanton has named Amador Valley High School senior Nikita Jayaprakash to be the city's 2021-22 teen poet laureate after...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2021Last comment by Jennifer Pauli, on Jun 30, 2021 at 3:12 am | 2 comments | 7816 Views
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Foothill High Students Awarded Rotary North ScholarshipsReflecting their outstanding academic performance, school activities and community service, three graduating seniors from...
Original post made by Jim Brice on Jun. 26, 2021There are no comments yet. 1278 Views
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Tri-Valley Retired Educators' ScholarshipsTri-Valley Retired Educators’ Scholarships The Tri-Valley Retired Educators’ Scholarship, part of...
Original post made by CWanlin on Jun. 15, 2021There are no comments yet. 1424 Views
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2021 Pedrozzi Scholars AnnouncedThe Pedrozzi Foundation recently awarded $461,000 in scholarships to 122 local scholars, 29% of whom are in the first generation...
Original post made by Pedrozzi Foundation on Jun. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 1447 Views
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Valley View principal promoted to district officeValley View Elementary's principal is leaving the school after the academic year but will be remaining with the district...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by Indy Girl, on May 27, 2021 at 12:42 pm | 3 comments | 7266 Views
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Pleasanton board trustees will decide the fate of a popular PUSD Early Education Center this Thursday which also would cut support for teen momsPleasanton board trustees will decide the fate of a popular PUSD Early Education Center this Thursday which also would cut...
Original post made by Dave on May. 17, 2021Last comment by Nick, on May 20, 2021 at 12:46 am | 2 comments | 1356 Views
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Layoffs are looming for Horizons daycare programA long-time daycare program at Pleasanton Unified School District is facing staff cuts "due to lack of work and/or lack of...
Original post made on May. 20, 2021Last comment by Peggy, on May 20, 2021 at 12:10 am | 1 comment | 5764 Views
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PUSD may switch course on temporary grading policyPleasanton Unified School District may extend its Credit/No Credit temporary grading policy for middle and high school students...
Original post made on May. 6, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 10, 2021 at 1:34 pm | 9 comments | 7233 Views
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Dublin school board picks San Jose leader Funk as finalist for superintendentThe Dublin Unified School District trustees on Thursday publicly identified Chris Funk, a school leader in the San Jose area,...
Original post made on May. 7, 2021Last comment by Mary Durst, on May 7, 2021 at 10:49 am | 1 comment | 6096 Views
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Enrollment boundary changes contemplated for Pleasanton Unified School DistrictLooking toward a future with lower projected growth than originally predicted, the Pleasanton Unified School District Board...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2021Last comment by Fifty Years Here, on Apr 29, 2021 at 9:11 am | 4 comments | 7705 Views
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Go Green Initiative - 2021 Summer Internship OpportunityThe Go Green Initiative (GGI) is recruiting high school and college students to participate in a virtual summer internship....
Original post made by Casi Herrera on Apr. 15, 2021There are no comments yet. 1560 Views
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Alameda County advances into state's red tierAlameda County is moving into state's COVID-19 red tier, clearing the way for indoor dining, movie theaters, gyms to reopen...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2021Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Mar 17, 2021 at 10:46 am | 16 comments | 8739 Views
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Pleasanton Unified cites pandemic for enrollment dropEnrollment trends and changes in Pleasanton Unified School District will be a main topic of discussion at the Board of Trustees...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2021Last comment by DKHSK, on Mar 15, 2021 at 5:06 am | 3 comments | 5006 Views
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Pleasanton Unified proposes new temporary grading policyThe Pleasanton school board is set to consider another proposed temporary grading policy for middle and high school students...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Feb 28, 2021 at 7:10 pm | 2 comments | 4016 Views
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