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

More info for parents about pest management in schools.

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.

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.

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.

Mundane Moments Make Best College Essays!

Wow Writing Workshop president Kim Lifton explains why mundane moments make the best college essays.

West Valley College Classified Senate Book Sale

All items $1 or less!

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.

Does Your College Essay Stand Out? Hit the Mark with a Wow Professional Review!

You’ve worked hard in high school. You deserve to get noticed.

College Essay Writing Tips from the Admissions Office

We talk to admissions professionals at top universities across the country all the time, and we know what they are looking for.

Want to understand people better?

Do you want to hear and understand people better?

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.

California Connections Academy @ Ripon Expands Opportunities for Online Students

More Career Technical Education and UC A-G Approved Courses Help Set Up Students for Success

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.

Japanese Language Students at Los Gatos/Saratoga High Schools

Silicon Valley Tutoring (www.svtutoring.com) is seeking high school students who are enrolled in Japanese language programs.

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.

Parents Praise California Connections Academy @ Ripon in Annual Satisfaction Survey

Ninety-eight percent of parents satisfied with the helpfulness of their teachers

Stanford Study: Chronic Pain Crushes Your Mojo

Mice suffering chronic pain undergo a change in brain circuitry that makes them less willing to work for a reward.

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.

Prospect High School Awarded $5K 'Toolbox' Grant from Lowe's

Get Your Flu Shot, Saratoga School Nurse Recommends!

The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages everyone to get the flu shot. There is no shortage of the vaccine this year.

Billionaire’s Institute Donates $90 Million to Stanford

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

Los Gatos-Saratoga High School District Restructures Trustee Leadership

Former Los Gatos High School principal Doug Ramezane will serve as president of the Board of Trustees during 2014.

Saratoga High School's CrossFit Program Recognized

Elite campus receives California Distinguished School Award in part due to its excellent physical education program.

Saratoga High Ranked in Top 100 Nationally

School is 7th among California high schools ranked by Newsweek.

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.

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Shriya Perati

Know an outstanding youth, sports team, school club or any accomplished young citizen who is deserving of this mini-profile honor? Send you nominations to sheila.sanchez@patch.com.

Major Earthquake Drill Set for Thursday

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

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.