Stanford's New Lathrop Library Ready for Sept. 15 Opening

The East Asia Library will host special events as well as display precious materials previous stored away.

Legislature Approves Community Colleges Giving 4-Year Degrees

The measure would allow the schools to offer the four-year degrees when a local workforce need for college graduates can be shown.

Your Young One Going to College? Help The Kid Out!

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.

M-A Football Community Service Day

M-A Football team takes care of their house and paints home bleachers.

Stanford Scholar: How to Avoid Workplace Paranoia

Why your brain sometimes jumps to irrational conclusions about leaders and organizations.

San Mateo County Reminds Students of Free, Reduced Price School Meal Program

Children from households whose income is at or below the amounts shown in the tables below are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

Campus Grieving Death of Stanford Senior

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Wife Donating $120 Million to Bay Area Schools

The first $5 million of the fund will go to several mid-Peninsula school districts.

Menlo Park School is First in Area to Offer Bilingual International Baccalaureate Programs Thru Grade 8

GAIS is the first and only school in the Bay Area that offers both the Middle Years Program (MYP), grades 5-8, and Primary Years Program (PYP), preschool through grade 4, within a bilingual academic track.

'Like': Facebook Gets Thumbs Up For Gift of Menlo Park School Resource Officer

Facebook pledged a gift of nearly $200,000 per year to fully fund direct costs for a full-time police officer position for three years with an option to extend for another two years, according to a city staff report.

Finding the Perfect Fit: RWC to Host Preschool Preview Night

From Belmont to Palo Alto, representatives from early care and education programs will be on hand at a special event in Redwood City on Jan. 22.

Billionaire’s Institute Donates $90 Million to Stanford

Stanford President John Hennessy called the gift “truly historic.”

Laura Linkletter Rich Resigns From Menlo Park City School District

Stanford Researchers Making Advancements in Parkinson's Treatment

"We have high hopes that discoveries...will fuel the development of new, personalized treatments for a range of neurological disorders."

SF Giants' Brandon Crawford Goes to Bat for Local School

Willow Oaks School in Menlo Park will receive funding to support athletics and other programs thanks to a grants from the San Francisco Giants and Wells Fargo.

California Eighth-Graders Improve Reading Scores but Still Lag Nationally

National test score results released Thursday.

California Unfurls Charter School Tool Bank

The California Department of Education is creating professional development opportunities for Palo Alto and area teachers.

County Investigates What Made 48 Stanford Students Sick

The sick students, all residents of the Florence Moore Hall dormitory on campus, suffered flu-like symptoms including vomiting.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Major Earthquake Drill Set to Impact Thursday

The Great California ShakeOut will see students all over San Mateo County (and California) preparing for the worst.

Stanford Gives New Hope to Infertile Couples

Stanford-developed technique induces egg growth in infertile women, and one gives birth.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Bats Spread Deadly Virus, Stanford Scientist Warns

The Nipah virus, spread by bats, is killing people in Southeast Asia and could pose the threat of a global pandemic, says Stanford's Stephen Luby.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Test Scores Up Across Menlo Park Schools

Laurel Elementary saw a massive improvement compared to other Menlo Park Schools.

iPad Art: What a Concept!

" I am a traditionally trained artist who has adopted the iPad as my sketchbook and canvas." -- instructor Caroline Mustard

Documentary To Be Shown At Menlo-Atherton

A cross country coach with a debilitating disease and the runners he inspires.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Y2E2 Building Goes Platinum

The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded the highest certification for sustainability in operations and maintenance to Stanford's Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Environment and Energy Building.

Is Back-to-School Too Much?

Thousands of deals, sales are aimed at parents as the start of classes is just around the corner.

Vaccines Required for School in California

Children are not allowed in public schools without proof of immunization. Parents should take action immediately.

5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

Robert M. Bass Returning to Stanford's Board of Trustees

Bass, who completed his fourth term as a trustee in 2012, earned an MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1974.

Stanford Undergrad Organizes Bioengineering Bootcamp for High School Students

High school students in a Stanford bioengineering boot camp tackled real-world projects, such as using sensors to ensure that surgeons don't accidentally leave pieces of gauze inside their patients.

Researchers Attempt to Demystify Why Humans Have 3 Earbones

Stanford mechanical engineer Sunil Puria is unraveling the mysteries of bone conduction hearing, which could lead to a better understanding of hearing – and some types of hearing loss.

New Measure of Social Influence Created

When it comes to spreading information through a social network, Stanford researchers studying participation in a microfinance project in India find it really is about who you know.

Should Schools Improve Cyber Security?

Stanford University's recent breach of information technology infrastructure has officials scrambling for answers.

Stanford University Investigating Security Breach

People with Stanford University Network IDs are encouraged to change their passwords.

Local Mathematics Teacher Nominated for Presidential Award

California’s superintendent nominated Eastside College Preparatory School teacher Marianne Chowning-Dray for a Presidential Award for Excellence. Learn more about her style of teaching in this article.