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PALO ALTO ONLINE Staff STATE WHY YOU CENSOR!
As soon as topic is interesting, important, or drawing relevant comments eg. Bullying, The school district, rankings, etc. some person at Palo Alto Online decides that this to... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 3:03 pm by musical, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
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Why was the thread discussing PAUSD schools ranking in US News locked?
The thread dealing with ranking was just locked. It became a stage to - unti VTP comments. Those comments present themselves, and their writers, every time when these issues ... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 8:54 am by Crescent Park Dad, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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PAUSD - US news Ranking, achievement gap, Math letter, fear of retaliation etc.
The thread dealing with US news schools ranking went the VTP way. This thread was made available to those who are logged in. That stops posting, happens every time. I have ask... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 6:25 am by village fool, a resident of another community |
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Palo Alto teachers get 3 percent raise in tentative pact
Palo Alto teachers and school staff members will get a 3 percent raise plus a 1.5 percent bonus for the current school year in tentative agreements announced Friday, April 19.... |
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 7:20 pm by Sorry, but..., a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
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US News and World R
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on Apr 24, 2013 at 5:02 pm by Don\'t they know who we are?, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood |
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Interesting Division of Sexes and Instrumentation in Jordan Marching Band
I had the distinct pleasure of happening to be in the same neighborhood on the same street where the Jordan Marching Band was doing a street marching rehearsal (probably for t... |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 10:28 pm by Pat Markevitch, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
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Bike Accident at Greer and Embarcadero
Anyone know information about the accident at Greer and Embarcadero today? Looked like a child was hit. Our community really needs to help make it a safe place to be a kid. |
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on Apr 23, 2013 at 1:11 pm by Stop means stop, a resident of another community |
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Common Core: Myths versus facts
Myth: The standards bring all states down to the lowest common denominator.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thurs... |
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 11:25 pm by doug liser, a resident of another community |
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middle school electives
hi all,
my middle schooler and i are trying to decide what electives need to be taken in 7th gr. i hear that 2 years of middle school language equates one year of high schoo... |
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 9:20 pm by Mom, a member of the Palo Alto High School community |
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Editorial: Paly journalists sound alarm
When Palo Alto High School journalism students published its issue on teen "rape culture" last week, they knew it would send shockwaves beyond the campus.
Read the full sto... |
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 12:12 pm by Emma Isabella, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
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Grierson Admits Another OCR Investigation - Denies Fault
In a letter to parents, Principal Chris Grierson of Duveneck Elementary tonight told parents that his school is the latest target for investigation of violations of federal ci... |
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on Apr 22, 2013 at 11:40 am by jls mom of 2, a member of the JLS Middle School community |
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New civil-rights complaints filed against Palo Alto district
The Palo Alto Unified School District received notification last week that federal investigators are probing two new cases brought to them by district parents last month, acco... |
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on Apr 21, 2013 at 10:56 am by Eileen 1, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
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Peery Foundation grants $1 million for disability playground
The Peery Foundation will donate a $1 million matching grant to build a playground for disabled children and adults at Mitchell Park, members of the project said today.
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on Apr 19, 2013 at 9:34 pm by Olenka Villarreal, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Teens and alcohol
In light of recent events in Palo Alto HS magazine and also in Saratoga HS, I would like to ask fellow parents about what is happening with our teens and drinking.
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on Apr 18, 2013 at 7:57 am by is it true?, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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New Gunn counseling survey suggests higher satisfaction level
A new survey of students at Gunn High School in Palo Alto suggests possible improvement in satisfaction levels with the school's guidance counseling program, which has been un... |
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 9:29 am by oopsie, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood |
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Beloved Former Paly Principal Dresses Down School Board and Superintendent Over PR Hire
Buried in the "packet" for last night's school board meeting was a letter from Sandra Pearson, the former Principal of Paly. In her letter, Pearson dressed down the Board and ... |
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 7:42 am by Wow, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood |
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Paly team heads to Science Olympiad nationals
Fifteen students from Palo Alto High School will compete in the national Science Olympiad in Dayton, Ohio, next month after taking first place Saturday against teams from more... |
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on Apr 17, 2013 at 12:13 am by Paly parent , a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
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Extensive survey probes parent, student, staff satisfaction with Palo Alto schools
Ninety percent of Palo Alto parents and 93 percent of high school students say they are "somewhat satisfied" or "very satisfied" with the education children receive in the Pal... |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 10:36 pm by Survey fatigue, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
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Student journalists investigate 'rape culture' at Paly
The editor of a student magazine at Palo Alto High School said her staff has received "overwhelmingly positive" reaction to a cover package investigating "rape culture" among ... |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 2:51 pm by Consent=YesPlease!, a resident of another community |
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M-A girls win team title at Serra track invitational
Weekend prep roundup
The Menlo-Atherton girls' track and field team displayed its depth as the Bears scored 55 points and won the team title at the annual Serra Top 7... |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 2:32 pm by Marisol, a resident of Menlo Park |
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Palo Alto school board debates new elementary location
While agreeing Palo Alto must open a new elementary school, members of the board of education differed Tuesday on how much more information they need before deciding to locate... |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 1:09 pm by Michele Dauber, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood |
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Editorial: Hopeful first reactions on new school calendar
While half-way into the first year of a new school calendar is too soon to make any definitive conclusions, a just-completed survey shows strong support across all groups for ... |
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on Apr 15, 2013 at 10:19 am by Crescent Park Dad, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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Jeremy Lin interviews on 60 Minutes this Sunday
Jeremy Lin will be on 60 Minutes this Sunday. Preview video: Web Link |
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on Apr 13, 2013 at 7:10 pm by not racist, a member of the Palo Alto High School community |
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Paly grad pushes for equity as leader in Teach for America
Approaching her Stanford University graduation in 2003, Emily Bobel was poised to accept a job with a biotech firm when she noticed a recruiting poster for Teach for America o... |
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on Apr 13, 2013 at 11:24 am by Cheaters, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
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Tenure celebration fetes newly permanent teachers
Forty-two Palo Alto teachers as well as Jordan Middle School Principal Greg Barnes were honored for achieving permanent employment status Tuesday in a tenure celebration at sc... |
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on Apr 11, 2013 at 7:15 pm by Tenure Info, a resident of the Adobe-Meadows neighborhood |
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