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Survey Points to Stressed-Out Students
In the spring of 2015, students at all four schools in the Acalanes Union High School District took the Stanford Survey of Adolescent School Experiences, more commonly referred to as the "stress test." This survey was administered by the Challenge Success program, a ...By Uma Unni
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'Girl Rising' Screening at Acalanes Oct. 30
The Acalanes High School Students for the Advancement of Global Education (SAGE) club is hosting a community screening of the groundbreaking film, "Girl Rising," at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 in the school's Performing Arts Center. Girl Rising is a feature film narrated by ...Submitted by Samantha Taketa
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Making the Most of Your College Admissions Interview
Many students request interviews, or 'sit downs' as they are sometimes called, with admission representatives who visit our communities this time of year. Others receive emails or phone calls to schedule an interview appointment from an alumnus or other individual who ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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District Grapples with Old Schools, More Kids
The initial meeting to assess the facilities ...By Cathy Tyson
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Three Lamorinda Schools Garner 'National Blue Ribbon Schools' Status
State Superintendent of Public Instruction ...Submitted by Jonathan Lance and Kathy Frenklach
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New Lawsuit Filed Against Moraga School District
Over the past three years, the Moraga School ...By Sophie Braccini
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Old Test, New Test: Lamorinda Schools Land on Top
When real estate values and desirability are ...By Sophie Braccini
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Students Look to the World, Not Just Across the Street
Teenagers sometimes wear blinders. It's easy to do: There are social events, homework, learning to drive, figuring out college applications, part-time jobs. But there is an expanding group of students who have cast their eyes more globally. They are participating in ...By Chris Lavin
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Lamorinda Idol a Screaming Success
Thirty-three soloists and 12 groups of talented kids from kindergarten to 12th grade, who were named Lamorinda Idol finalists last May, have spent the past few months preparing to take to the stage Sept. 6 at the Orinda Theatre as part of the Lamorinda Idol finals. ...
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Adult Students Wanted at Del Valle
Despite funding concerns this past spring, Acalanes Adult Education at the Del Valle campus near Rossmoor is open and administrators want to encourage enrollment to help keep the program healthy; fall classes are starting soon.
 By Cathy Tyson
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Getting Organized for Your Junior Year in High School
Times have changed and getting into college is much different than it was even five years ago. Selecting a college is a big decision, and both public and private schools are increasingly competitive. Going through the college admissions process can seem daunting, but ...By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA