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Czech Visiting Student Settling into Life at Miramonte High School
When students at Miramonte High School decided to protest the recent presidential election, visiting student Adam Kraus, 17, from Tabor in the Czech Republic joined them.
He knows ...By Sora O'Doherty
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College Bound
Thousands of high school seniors cruise through college applications, completing basic contact information, high school coursework and grades, test scores and activities without a hitch. But these same students often cringe when asked "Indicate Your Major."
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Kindhouse and Meade to Join the Lafayette School Board
The Lafayette School District Board will have two new faces at the table following the election. Mark Kindhouse and Meredith Meade will take their places on the board with 40.9 percent and 34.5 percent of the vote, respectively.
By Pippa Fisher
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'Paper Airplane Guy' Soars Through Unique STEAM Demo at LL&LC
Imagine sitting in a lecture and actually being encouraged to fly paper airplanes. ThatÕs what happened during John CollinsÕ recent Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) presentation at Lafayette Library and Learning Center. When it comes to ...By Cathy Dausman
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Student Makes a Splash With Res Run Tee-shirt Design
He didn't even need to run yet to be a winner. At center, Acalanes student Nicolas Davidson is the student digital artist whose design was chosen to grace the tee-shirts of the 2016 Reservoir Run. He is pictured with, from left, Acalanes Instructor Susan Lane and ...
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Lamorinda Limelight
For eight years, Travis Bell spent his summers driving a houseboat on Lake Shasta and the Sacramento River Delta. It provided a laid-back environment in which to connect with the students of Sonshine Ministries summer camps. In some respects, his role on the houseboat ...By A.K. Carroll
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Lafayette's Walk/Bike to School Day: Teachable Fun
Despite a chilly start to the morning of Walk/Bike to School Day, the atmosphere in the Plaza at Lafayette Elementary School was warm and welcoming as children and families arrived at school and enjoyed bagels and coffee to celebrate walking, biking and in many cases, ...By Pippa Fisher
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Cheslog to be New Face on AUSD Board
ÿþTTwo people will be taking their places for a new term on the Acalanes Union High School District board this fall. One face needing no introduction after many years on the board is Kathy Coppersmith, the incumbent running unopposed.
 By Pippa Fisher
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Three Candidates Battle for Two Seats on the LUSD Board
Mark Kindhouse
Mark Kindhouse lives in Lafayette with his wife and two sons who attend Burton Valley School. His background is in engineering and he currently serves on the Capital ...By Pippa Fisher
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OUSD Candidates Tout Need for More Transparency
Three candidates are running for two positions on the Orinda Union School District board of trustees. Below each candidate answers five questions put to them by the Lamorinda Weekly. For more information regarding the candidates, see links to their websites, ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Measure V in Moraga Slated for Safety and Technology at Schools
Moraga voters will decide on the November ...By Sophie Braccini
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA