Sonoma Valley Students Make Mini Art

Entitled ‘Small but Grand Works,' the Arts Guild of Sonoma's show features works from high school students painted on little canvases.

Talk to Your Teen: Dating Abuse "Significant" Among Middle School Students

Survey shows 37 percent of seventh grade students indicated they had been victims of psychological dating violence in the past six months

Budget Cuts Mean Fewer College Slots for Seniors

"There will be more disappointment among applicants and their families because we simply don't have the funding to increase enrollment," UC spokeswoman Dianne Klein said.

The Little School is the Place for Kids

Readers prefer 'The Little School' – an intimate Montessori-based program – for childcare

Photo Tour: What is Sprouting this Spring in Sonoma's School Gardens?

School Gardens are enriching the lives of 3,400 students in the Sonoma Valley with broccoli, kale and the first blooms of flower seedlings.

A Cancer-Fighting Haircut Makes Senior Project a Family Affair

Senior Monica Palido will host a hair cutting fundraiser Saturday for "Pantene Beautiful Lengths," which donates wigs to women undergoing cancer treatment

Sonoma State University Joins National Protest Day

At Sonoma State, students will hold a"Reclaim the People's University" event at noon today in Stevenson Quad.

Where to Find Girl Scout Cookies in Sonoma?

Thanks to Jenna Rank of Sonoma Valley Scouting we've got the inside scoop on where to find those Thin Mints

Sonoma State, Water Agency Team Up to Save Rare Salamander

Sonoma County's California Tiger Salamander population was listed as endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act in March of 2003.

Live Updates: School Board Finalizes Cuts

Click through for a play-by-play from Tuesday night's special Sonoma Valley Unified School District board meeting

Bring on the Band for a Good 'Ole Pancake Breakfast

The syrup-laden breakfast buffet benefits the Sonoma Valley High School band

Sign Up For the (Post) Christmas Bird Count for Kids

The bird count provides a taste of ornithology for the junior set; RSVP required by Friday

Ecology Center Receives $80,000 from Stone Edge Farm

The funding will support the Center's K-12 Watershed Education program

Do You Know a Teen Who Has Impact? Enter This Contest!

Young people between 14 and 18 can win $1,000 for a cause by explaining how they impact their community.

Hit With More Budget Cuts, Sonoma State Students Fret Longer Graduation Times

Teachers and students this semester have begun to protest ongoing budget cuts, teacher salary reductions and tuition hikes, which they say have resulted in larger class sizes, increased graduation times and less personal attention in the classroom.

Tonight: School Board to Mull Over $2.5 Million in Cuts

Potential cuts include five furlough days, three buy-back days and the Sonoma Valley Adult School Program.

Sonoma Valley High Students Featured in Bank of Marin Photography Contest

The two winning pictures will be printed, along with student selections from throughout the North Bay, in the bank's calendar

Letter: Fifth Grade Team Wins First Place in Robot Competition

On Saturday, Nov. 19, a team of eight friends from Sonoma, all 10-years-old, set out to Vacaville for a “First Lego League” competition.

A New Language for Parenting

Lessons in positive parenting may help Mexican immigrants adjust to American child rearing – but first, health officials have to get them in the door

Camp-Out at Sonoma State Has a Message: Stop Budget Cuts

Latest round of budget cuts will hike tuition 9 percent and cap classes, which students say will hinder their ability to graduate on time. Administrators say their hands are tied by legislature cuts.

Teachers, Students Protest Growing "Decline in Quality Education"

Teachers and students at Sonoma State picketed Tuesday to ignite a conversation about unfair faculty salary negotiations, skyrocketing student fees, fewer faculty teaching larger classes and bloated executive compensation packages.

Poll: Parents, How Much Post-Halloween Candy Do You Allow?

To combat tooth decay, one dentist offers, cash, bikes, scooters and other healthy treats, in exchange for Halloween candy.

How Would You Cut $2.58 Million From Sonoma Schools?

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District is soliciting community feedback on what to keep and what to cut to meet 2012 budget cuts.

School District to Hold Forum on Budget Cuts

Class size reductions, shortened week possibilities to help the district shave $2.6 million from the 2012 budget

Here Come the Teams: Inside the Sonoma Valley High School Redesign

Educators hope the new curriculum will help freshman succeed; students aren't as reassured

Who's Who in Sonoma: Altimira's William Deeths

The middle school principal speaks out about education in 2011.

Sonoma Kids Head Back to School

Send us your shots of the first day of school

Who’s Who in Sonoma: Going Red and White With Laura Zimmerman

In a flurry of party planning, the Executive Director of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation takes time to chat

Construction Begins on Recycled Water Reservoir

The reservoir will hold 37 million gallons of water

Sonoma Goes Back to School

Greeted by morning fog and clouds, over 3,000 Sonoma youths made their way to school

STAR Test Results Released, But Some Say Evaluations Too Rigid

Sonoma Valley shows signs of closing the race-based achievement gap

Hundreds Pay Respects at Service for Petaluma Teen

Family, friends speak of impact Danny Cox made on their lives

Photo Gallery: San Francisco Giants Meet Sonoma Mentors

Tina Baldry, program director for the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, sent us these shots from a recent trip to the ballpark

Your Guide to Back to School Shopping

School starts Aug. 17. Are you ready?

Agenda: School District Goes Solar, Budget Updates

The Sonoma Valley School District meets in open session at 6:30 pm in the Community Meeting Room at the Sonoma Police Department

Red and White Ball Tickets Going Quick

Tickets for the Aug. 20 Sonoma Valley Education Foundation fundraiser are available online or via phone

Planting the Seeds of Learning, With a Side of Tamales

An 18-year-old Sonoman is gathering together the area's finest food purveyors to benefit Seeds of Learning.

The Soothing Vocal Stylings of....Teenagers?

At "Unplugged" the Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers' Market showcases Sonoma's teen bands.

Viewfinder: Get Your Grad On

Make the rounds of online galleries to see if your newly minted grad got his or her fifteen minutes of diploma-centric fame.

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds State Law Guaranteeing Undocumented Immigrants Access to Higher Education

"It's often not talked about, but these are some of the best and brightest kids that come to the university system." -Gustavo Flores, director of admissions at Sonoma State University.