Monday night's business started with the swearing in of the new trustee, after a long and affectionate goodbye to outgoing trustee Margot Harrigan.
Monday night's Los Altos School board meeting started on a sweet note, with fond goodbyes to trustee Margot Harrigan, who served for 12 years, and was followed by the swearing in of her successor.
The student body president plays three varsity sports, takes three AP classes and as a class council leader, he changed the way students now vote on prom locations.
A new trustee will be sworn in, departing trustee Margot Harrigan recognized, and board officers will be chosen for 2011-2012.
LASD has begun inviting other educators to Santa Rita School to see how the partnership with Khan Academy works.
Local volunteers might be giving Disneyland a run for their money with this magical tradition.
Geoffrey Wildanger says says it was four days after the infamous event at the University of California by the time his eyes stopped burning.
With several charter schools approved this past month, by both county and districts, a shift in attitudes is apparent, as the Santa Clara County joins Los Angeles County as the most 'charter friendly' in the state.
The board of trustees will search non-profits, business and government for the next county superintendent, who needs to react to big changes in education.
Students from Los Altos, Milpitas, Campbell Union, San Jose, Cupertino, Saratoga school districts win a place in the Santa Clara County education office's permanent gallery.
Nominators describes her as a 'responsible, thoughtful communicator and academic achiever' who embodies 'the highest ideals of an Alta Vista student.'
Details are still fuzzy, but the camp is expected to be somewhere between Portola Valley and Sunnyvale
Andrew Fraknoi, who teaches "Everything You Wanted to Know About Einstein But Were Afraid to Ask," is voted honorary member of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, a distinction reserved for only 15 living people at the same time.
Will Homestead go down, 20-17? Any columnist can make a prediction, but this Homestead alum detours and takes a spin around 1968, when the Mustangs were unstoppable.
PTA involvement seems to have given the schools volunteer the edge.
Saying the Oct. 27 decision affects not only Los Altos, but '95 percent of the children in the state that don't attend charter schools,' the board votes 4-0 to keep fighting.
Sir Ken Robinson challenges Bay Area teachers to buck the system and recognize opportunities for creativity in the classroom.
Transitional kindergarten plan, an overview of the process for filling the upcoming vacancy on the board, a timeline for locating a permanent home for Bullis Charter School, and more, on up for discussion.
November's student believes in Random Acts of Kindness (she's co-president of the club), tutoring young students, and soccer. Lots of soccer (both high school and independent club).
Check out the winning windows of Alisha Mirapuri, Brian Chin and Serena Mjyer from the 6th grade category, and Anna Haggart, Audrey Jones and Brianna Gross from the 7th &! 8th grade category.
The venerable carnival and silent auction, with the very cool Cake Walk, kicks off soon.
A neutering operation at the veterinary technology program tackles the last 30 of the 1,500-plus rats rescued from a home in Southern California. Instructor Sandy Gregory says, 'They're incredibly sweet, social and very smart.'
The track athlete, volunteer and ping pong player also has presidential aspirations.
Winning looks easy this time, after previous close match-up
State appellate court will rule in 60 days in long-running dispute over available facilities.
The senior is president of Green Team, Managing Editor of the Lit Mag, co-president of the Ultimate Frisbee Club and runs track and cross country.
The chess club at Egan Junior High is a big hit for the students and teachers alike.
Despite BCS promises to improve outreach, some remain skeptical. In the meantime, a group is reportedly forming to heal community wounds.
Applications now being accepted through Nov. 4 for a new board member to serve out the unexpired term.
Harrigan, who was first elected in 1999, will step down Dec. 5.
Steve Wozniak, another famous alumni of Homestead, on hand for grand opening.
Contentious hearing ends with a 5-2 vote in favor of a new charter; BCS board members promise more outreach.
So far 74 percent of the respondents say the charter should be renewed, with no strings attached.
The Santa Clara County Board of Education is about to vote on the BCS charter renewal; in the meantime, take the Patch poll.
Football is his passion, but supporting young players and preventing injuries is the key to this sports doc's success.
His design featuring green hills and blue waters will be painted on 70 storm drains in downtown Los Altos.
As the school faces a five-year charter renewal on Oct. 5, a searing email from a county trustee may mean a new direction.
Laying ground rules will help maintain your child’s online privacy.
Just a few short months ago, Los Altos Parent Preschool was left without a home for its campus. Now, parents say the new location on the Covington School campus is bigger and better than ever.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Finance says finding a permanent site for Bullis Charter School and 'cost-sustainable' employee compensation and benefits are its priorities this year.