| Wednesday, December 09, 2009
The Admissions Shift in California State University
The California State University is the largest system of higher education in the country, with 23 campuses, approximately 450,000 students and 48,000 faculty and staff. Since its founding in 1961 the system has awarded nearly 2.5 million degrees. Its mission is to ...By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D.
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| Wednesday, December 09, 2009
The $Cost$ of Absence
Excused, unexcused, sickness or vacation - ...By Jean Follmer
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| Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Campolindo Math Teacher Honored
Campolindo High School math and physics teacher Nita Madra was recently awarded the prestigious Edyth May Sliffe Award for Distinguished High School Mathematics Teaching. The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) presents the award in recognition of math teachers ...By Jean Follmer
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| Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Holden High School Turns Forty
Nestled in the hills of Orinda, Holden High School (Holden) is one of Lamorinda's best kept secrets. Holden is a private school located right next to the Orinda Community Church. Although few Lamorinda residents are aware of this alternative high school, Holden is ...By Cristina Kim
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| Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Del Rey School Fire
The suspected cause of the fire in a portable classroom at the Del Rey Elementary School in Orinda was determined to be an electrical problem associated with the heating and cooling system, according to Moraga Orinda Fire District (MOFD) Fire Marshall Mike Mentink. No ...By Andrea A. Firth
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| Wednesday, November 25, 2009
St. Mary's Teacher Training Going Strong
With daily headlines lamenting the woes and ...By Lou Fancher
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| Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Protecting Your Children From Financial Worries
Many teachers and professionals throughout our community have observed signs of increased stress among children of all ages during the economic crisis. Almost every family has been affected by the weakened economy in one way or another. It is a huge challenge for ...By Margie Ryerson
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| Wednesday, November 25, 2009
An Artful Partnership
Countless children and adults alike have delighted in the experience of hand-painting beautiful ceramic objects at Color Me Mine in Lafayette since it opened earlier this year. During the week of November 9th - 15th, patrons were able to express their creativity and ...By Kathi Torres, submitted by Colleen McCarty
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| Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Lafayette Elementary Brownie Troop 32167
Lafayette Elementary Brownie Troop 32167 collected 181 pounds of food for the Contra Costa Food Bank. The girls also performed community service and were put to work at the food bank attaching
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| Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Redefining School Lunches - Tasty, Healthy, Affordable
Right after the winter break, Los Perales Elementary will be the first Moraga public school to start offering the Children's Choice option to its students at lunch time. They will be following in the footsteps of several Lamorinda elementary schools that are already ...By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Girl Scouts Meet "The Wise Ones"
The 5th grade Burton Valley Girl Scout troop has begun its Bronze project in conjunction with the Lafayette Convalescent Hospital (LCH). On September 4, 2009, the Scouts voted to adopt the LCH for a series of visits they call, "Fun for All Activities." After some ...Submitted by Heidi Felt
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA