Why Kids Need Recess

It's more than exercise. Children thrive, feel safer and more engaged, but the recess program must be well-organized, study says.

Local Band Desperately Seeking Funds to Perform at Disneyland

Kenilworth JHS Band is hosting a fundraiser to send the band to perform in Southern CA at Disneyland and Shriners Hospital for Children

Petaluma Students: Join Water Conservation Poster Contest

Students across the state must submit their entries by March 31.

CA Community Colleges Board Loosens Accrediting Agency Regulations

Exclusive agency with accreditation role statewide found "irresponsible." Now, competition is welcomed.

Area Community Colleges to Offer Affordable 4-Year Degrees

As proposed, a bachelor's degree will cost about $10K; check the list of degrees to be offered, including some in Northern California.

Know A Stand-Out, Young Volunteer In Petaluma?

Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program nominations for youth, ages 6 to 18, begin Jan. 30.

Too Much Homework, Petaluma Parents? Researchers Agree

Is your home a battleground on weeknights? Stanford researchers find "busy work, by its very nature, discourages learning."

Open House at SVES this Sunday, January 25th

All are welcome to attend. Its from 10:30-12:30.

Misfit or Miss Goody Two Shoes? Adolescent Misperceptions Abound, Researcher Says

New Stanford study finds that teens are influenced by "caricatures" of peers' sex lives and drug use. And that's not good for them.

Local Band Desperately Seeking Funds to Perform at Disneyland

The Kenilworth Junior High School Band is actively fundraising to send all 100 band members on a musical performance trip to southern CA.

Healthy Schools Act Law Expanded to Further Protect Children in Petaluma and CA

More info for parents about pest management in schools.

Some Sonoma County Schools Closed For Expected Storm

Sonoma County Office of Education posted list.

As If California Needed More Water Woes

Stanford Geophysicist maps saltwater threat to California aquifers

Petaluma School Receives $5,000 Grant

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford spoke to recipients about the importance of education.

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.

In Petaluma: PEAK PAL Olympics at SVES...

P.E.A.K. means People Engaged in Acts of Kindness. And acts of kindness abound!

Harvest School Granted $14K from PEF

Harvest Christian School received $14,542 in the form of an IMPACT grant from the Petaluma Educational Foundation (PEF) on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

In Petaluma: SVES Sends Cards to Local Veterans

News from St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School ...

Country's First 'Executive Wine MBA' Launches in March in Sonoma County

An informational session is Thursday evening at Sonoma State University. Classes will cater to working, commuting professionals.

Quattrocchi Kwok Architects Complete Renovation at Sonoma County's First STEM Elementary School

Petaluma's La Tercera Elementary School Celebrates Grand Opening of Schoolwide Upgrades

Community Invited to Petaluma City Schools Forum: 'Common Core, Technology, Change in Classroom'

Educational public forum on Nov. 13 is sponsored by AAUW Petaluma and Petaluma City Schools.

At Sonoma State: 'Big Brother Is Watching You, and Why You Should Care!'

A talk at SSU by Shahid Buttar, the Executive Director of the Bill of Rights Defense Committee.

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.

Spring Hill School Plans Its Annual International Day Festival

The 30th annual event on Oct. 31 will celebrate world cultures with interactive experiences of art, cooking, climate and more.

Ornelas Masters Diesel Technology to Israel Ornelas of Petaluma

Local graduate from UTI Sacramento

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.

SVES invites you to our Open House on Oct. 19th, 10-12pm.

SVES invites you to our Open House on Sunday, October 19th, 10-12pm. Call 762-6426 for more information. SVELEM.org

New Principal at SVES in Petaluma

Welcome, Ms. Stephanie Quinlan!

Chromebooks at SVES in Petaluma

Junior high students were the recipients.

Open your home to an international student! Receive a stipend!

Host a student attending a local high school

Is It Time to Take Your Next Career Step?

Find a more rewarding career at College of Marin Community Education Class starting October 1

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.

New Public K-12 Online School California Connections Academy @ North Bay Kicks Off 2014-2015 School Year

California Connections Academy @ North Bay kicked off its first school year

Student Video Competition to Award $100K in Prizes

The contest is being held by C-SPAN

St. Vincent de Paul High School 2014 Open House

St. Vincent de Paul high School's 2014 Open House is for future and curious students to see what our school is all about and take a tour.

Open your home to an international student! Receive a stipend!

Host an international student attending a local high school

Sonoma State Suffers No Earthquake Damage

Classes will resume Monday.

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.