The Moraga college group was one of two in Bay Area to join Service Employees International Union Local 1021.
More info for parents about pest management in schools.
This week's blog offers several strategies for moving a deferred application into the accepted pile.
Acclaimed novelist Ruth Ozeki and others on "Lives Lived Well" on the agenda. And the cost? Free!
Pacific Justice Institute says it has begun working with parents in Lafayette and sent a letter to the district.
A strong interview with an alumnus/a can provide a boost to your admission prospects.
Geographic location plays a role in the admissions process at many selective colleges, and can help “borderline” applicants earn admission.
Stanford Geophysicist maps saltwater threat to California aquifers
A question of residency causes a backlash.
Stanford law professor argues that California's budgetary actions offer a blueprint for resolving the federal budget stalemate.
I have a few tips to share that can help parents set their children up with good habits, no matter what type of school they are in.
This post reveals how families should approach and capitalize upon enrollment shortfalls within the selective college sector.
Free College Funding Workshop at the Pleasant Hill Rec Center
The Cal Baseball Foundation holds Annual Online Auction.
Acalanes, Campolindo and Miramonte students are among 350+ convening for 24th annual Contra Costa County Model United Nations Conference.
Check and re-check before pressing that "Submit" button! This post highlights the top 5 mistakes to avoid on your college applications.
Open House Events Scheduled for November 7 & 14
Join us for our Admissions Open Houses this Saturday.
Students from 6-12 grades may apply.
A program for parents of adolescents.
Follow our link to get your school involved.
This post talks about the importance of eliminating inconsistencies in your application and how to "lower the red flag" in the process.
Miramonte High School's production will run for three evenings, Nov. 5-7.
This week's blog highlights the importance of completing optional statements and how it can help your prospects of earning admission.
Team develops inexpensive design modifications that could be incorporated into new homes to reduce damage in an earthquake.
Local Childcare Consultant, Nicole Biondi, has created a link for "Homework Help" to pick you up!
Speakers will focus on how financial assets can be used to impact corporate governance and environmental and social issues.
Keynote speaker presentations are free to the public. The sessions are Oct. 16-18.
2:35 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Saint Mary's College, Hagerty Lounge 1928 Saint Mary’s Rd, Moraga FREE and open to the public
UCLA Education Professor to lecture on "Race, Class, Culture & the Pursuit for Educational Equity & Access"
Pros: clean natural gas replaces coal to generate electricity. Cons: health risk to neighbors of fracking.
The contest is being held by C-SPAN
She's being recognized for her leadership in interfaith activism.
More than 6,000 people are affected.
Innovative Collaboration with DonorsChoose.org will help generate up to $1 million for local public school teachers and students.
She devotes herself to children with vision, hearing, orthopedic challenges or other developmental disabilities.
On Saturday, students will spread out throughout the East Bay as community-service volunteers.
The measure would allow the schools to offer the four-year degrees when a local workforce need for college graduates can be shown.
Some gadgets that might work quite well in times of stress when the college student needs to be on the ball -- or needs some nutrition.
Local resident, mother and long-time educator Claire Peterson accepted the top slot. School starts Sept. 2!