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Immunization Conversation
Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 277 June 30, yet immunization conversations continue. The bill, which largely eliminates the personal belief exemptions for school-required immunizations, takes effect Jan. 1, 2016. SB 277 sets as its goal the statewide "total ...By Cathy Dausman
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Jumpin' Jam Sessions Cap Off Weeklong Jazz Camp
A fantastical frenzy of trumpet, tenor sax, flute, bass, drums and trombone solos filled the air during the Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop's final concert at Stanley Middle School Aug. 7. Twenty-five combo bands, each with as few as six players to as many as 11, ...By Jennifer Wake
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Authors of Youth Fiction Hire Their (Young) Critics
Writers of books are always two of two things: Often frustrated, and constantly revising. But a writer's group has come up with a new twist to make the process, if not easier, more streamlined: Some writers are hiring their future readers to be their editors.
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Campo Troops Rally to Repair to Garden
A stealthy nighttime melee caused by vandals at the school garden at Campolindo High School inspired some dedicated students to pull out their cell phones and summon help to repair benches, signs, plants and more this month.
 By Chris Lavin
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Orinda Academy Announces 2015 Graduates
Orinda Academy, a private day school for students in grades 8-12, celebrated its 33rd commencement exercise June 12 as 16 seniors received their diplomas before a crowd of proud parents, family and friends. Leading the Class of 2015 was valedictorian, Michael Livanos, ...Submitted by Miriam Schaffer
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Beyond 'Fit' in College Search and Selection
WCollege costs are skyrocketing and the job market is undergoing rapid and exciting change. Students and their families must go beyond the basics of college "fit" like location, size and weather to make more informed decisions about where to apply and ultimately enroll ...By Elizabeth LaScala and Stuart Nachbar
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Moraga Teen Wins Best in Show for Photography at Alameda County Fair
Recent Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School graduate Lauren Hlavac, 15, won Best in Show, Best in Class and Judge's Favorite in the youth photography contest at the Alameda County Fair. "She discovered she won the awards when she went to the fair on June 18, and her ...
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LPIE Art Teacher Retires
Joan Marable, one of several founding art teachers of the Lafayette Arts and Science Foundation (LASF) visual arts program, now the Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE), is retiring.
Submitted by Darwin Marable
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Orinda Student Earns Language Scholarship
Chiara Marley, a rising senior at Miramonte High School in Orinda, has been awarded a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship for 2015-16. Marley will study Chinese in Suzhou, China, for the summer.
Submitted by Emily Marley
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Overwhelming Generosity for Retiring Springhill Custodian
After a quarter century of setting up for meetings, helping with hot lunches, keeping the campus clean and dealing with many student messes, custodian Quan Nguyen is retiring.
Although ...By Cathy Tyson
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Tough Choices to Ease AUHSD School Crowding
A projected 820 new students are anticipated ...By Cathy Tyson
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA