Seven Milpitas High Students Named to County and Regional Honor Bands

Milpitas High School, 2015 Santa Clara County Honor Band, 2015 NCBA All-Northern Honor Band, audition results. #MilpitasMusic

As If California Needed More Water Woes

Stanford Geophysicist maps saltwater threat to California aquifers

Stanford: California Offers Budgetary Lessons for U.S. Government

Stanford law professor argues that California's budgetary actions offer a blueprint for resolving the federal budget stalemate.

Warm Blankets for our "Furry Friends"

St. John's School in Milpitas supports local Humane Society

Tips to Maintain Good Academic Habits All Year Long

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.

Merryhill School Teacher Named 'Symetra Hero in the Classroom'

As part of her Symetra Heroes in the Classroom recognition for teaching excellence, Carmen Lao (c) received $1,000 for classroom supplies.

Alsion Middle School: Prospective Parent Information Day

Our mission at Alsion Montessori is to foster and nurture the holistic development of our student's academics and life skills.

Kindergarten Readiness - Parent Information Meeting: All parents looking for a Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten should attend this meeting. Be informed and be prepared.

Whether you're planning on a public or a private school education for your child, this meeting is for you. Free childcare is provided.

Deadline Approaching for Scholarship Entry

Students from 6-12 grades may apply.

'California Thursdays' Program Serves Students Fresh California Food

Follow our link to get your school involved.

Prospective Parent Information Day - Alsion Middle School in Fremont

Our mission at Alsion Montessori is to foster and nurture the holistic development of our student's academics and life skills.

An Earthquake-Resistant House? Stanford Engineers Test, Build One

Team develops inexpensive design modifications that could be incorporated into new homes to reduce damage in an earthquake.

Stanford Professor Shares 2014 Nobel Prize In Chemistry

“I’m just totally thrilled,” William E. Moerner said in an interview.

Stanford-led Study Assesses the Environmental Costs and Benefits of Fracking

Pros: clean natural gas replaces coal to generate electricity. Cons: health risk to neighbors of fracking.

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Named

This year, some $33 million in scholarships is up for grabs

Student Video Competition to Award $100K in Prizes

The contest is being held by C-SPAN

Stanford: Tech Industry Needs More Women Innovators

Stanford scholar Vivek Wadhwa says the technology industry must level the playing field for women.

Back To School: Better Grades Don't Require Abuse of Prescription Drugs

Asking kids to ‘just say no’ is not enough, especially when the apparent reward outweighs whatever risk is involved.

CSU East Bay Reports Server Security Breach

More than 6,000 people are affected.

Stanford Engineer Helps Determine How the Brain Learns New Tasks

Have trouble mastering a new task? Here's why.

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.

Stanford Scholar: How to Avoid Workplace Paranoia

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

Comcast Offers Free Internet Services to Eligible Families for Back to School

Read on to find out if your family qualifies for up to six months of free Internet service from Comcast.

Stanford Researchers: Autistic Brain Less Flexible at Taking on Tasks

Certain brain networks in children with autism do not appear to change much when switching from a resting state to engagement with a task.

Billionaire’s Institute Donates $90 Million to Stanford

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

California Eighth-Graders Improve Reading Scores but Still Lag Nationally

National test score results released Thursday.

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.

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Brandon Ma

Seventh-grader is described as passionate debater, avid reader, drummer and Minecraft gamer.

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.

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.

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.

Milpitas Schools' Overall Test Scores Fell for 2013

But all schools still exceeded state test score targets.

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.

Is Back-to-School Too Much?

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

Should Schools Improve Cyber Security?

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

Newsweek Names Milpitas High as #1709 High School in USA

The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday.

Which Kids Benefit from Math Tutoring? Surprise Answer from Stanford

Traditional intelligence measures like IQ tests did not, according to the School of Medicine. But this did...

Are AP Courses Worth The Effort?

Milpitas High offers an extensive list of AP courses across several disciplines.