Too Much Homework? Stanford Researchers Say Yes

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

Learning English

Six Fridays: February 6, 13, 20, 27 & March 6, 13 1:00-2:30 pm

Brown's 2014-15 Budget Increases School Funding for Neediest Students

California Eighth-Graders Improve Reading Scores but Still Lag Nationally

National Assessment of Educational Progress ranks state students 36th in the U.S.

California Releases Form Required to Avoid School Vaccinations

To exempt a child from required vaccinations, a parent and a doctor must sign the new Personal Belief Exemption form under a state law that takes effect Jan. 1.

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.

San Marino High Features 10 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The students will compete to become National Merit Finalists.

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.

San Marino Unified Tops State API Rankings

The school district scored a 953 out of a possible 1000.

New Programs, School Improvements to be Discussed at School Board Meeting

The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night.

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.

San Marino Unified Back to School Dates 2013-14

See when all SMUSD schools resume for the 2013-14 year and when certain schools have half-days and Back to School events.

San Marino Unified Board Meeting on Tuesday

City to Hold Joint Meeting With School District on Wednesday

Map: Compare San Marino Student Truancy Rates to the Rest of L.A. County

Using the above map and database you can see truancy rates for schools across the county as well as each school district.

Map: San Marino Students Suspended Far Less than County, State Average

You can look up how often students were suspended across the county at each district and each school using the below map and database.

San Marino to Vote on 2013-14 Budget at Tuesday's Meeting

San Marino Unified Board to Vote on Superintendent Salary Increase

The SMUSD board will be deciding whether or not to give Kleinrock a raise a year before his contract expires at Tuesday night's meeting.

San Marino Schools Foundation Seeks Donations to Keep Schools Strong

WANTED: Carver Elementary Parents to Volunteer as Room Reps

The school is looking for parents to volunteer for the 2013-14 school year.

San Marino High to Hold Cheer Tryouts Next Week

Do you have what it takes to represent the Titan spirit?

Where Are San Marino Seniors Heading Next Year?

College acceptance letters are coming in—tell Patch where you're headed next!

Weekly San Marino High Sports Recap

Want to know how the athletes at San Marino High School faired? Check out this rundown of recent results.

Buy a Brick and Be Part of the San Marino High Legacy

Purchase a personalized brick for the San Marino High School Wall of Fame today.

Weekly San Marino High Sports Recap

Want to know how the athletes at San Marino High School faired? Check out this rundown of recent results.

SMHS Ranked in Top 50 Toughest Schools in California

San Marino High School was ranked among the most challenging public high schools in the United States, according to annual rankings by the ‘Washington Post.’

San Marino Schools Foundation Seeks Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to stuff and label mailers on April 29.

Weekly San Marino High Sports Recap

Want to know how the athletes at San Marino High School faired? Check out this rundown of recent results.

"Celebrate The Arts" at SMHS on Saturday

Join the community in celebrating the creativity and passion of hundreds of San Marino Unified School District student artist and performers on the afternoon of April 20.

Weekly San Marino High Sports Recap

Want to know how the athletes at San Marino High School faired? Check out this rundown of recent results.

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2013 Peaks this Month: When to Watch Shooting Stars

The Lyrids can be unpredictable—often in great ways.

Two SMUSD Schools Recognized as California Distinguished Schools

Huntington Middle School and San Marino High School were among the 39 Los Angeles County schools who received the honor.

SMHS PTSA Accepting Nominations for Terrific Titan Award

The submission deadline is May 1.

Carver Elementary Principal Offers Tips to Parents, Students for STAR Testing

Students at Carver will be taking the test during the period of May 6-10.

Weekly San Marino High Sports Recap

Want to know how the athletes at San Marino High School faired? Check out this rundown of recent results.

Boys' Golf: San Marino Defeats South Pasadena

Cole Teague and Henry Sue shot well in the 191-217 defeat.

San Marino Students Among Local Winners of Vocabulary Awards

The 500 Club is a vocabulary club that challenges students to learn new words in blocks of 500 or more.

SMUSD Elementary School Teachers Receive Common Core Training

The daylong workshop focused on how to effectively implement the six major shifts in English-Language Arts/Literacy.