| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Girl Scouts is about more than just selling cookies!
Though many girls begin scouting in elementary school, few continue into middle school, and fewer participate in high school. The large drop out of girls in the organization is largely impacted by the misconception that Girl Scouts is a child-oriented program.
By Jane Fessenden
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Stanley Jazz Group Heads to Monterey
Spring break won't just be a rest period for 30 Stanley Middle School music students. The musicians, members of the Stanley Jazz Messengers, an advanced jazz group, have been invited to perform - again - in Monterey, Calif., during the annual Next Generation Jazz ...By Cathy Dausman
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Campo Science Teacher Named AUHSD Educator of the Year
Acalanes Union High School District Superintendent John Nickerson recently announced the selection of Campolindo High School science teacher Jane Kelson as the AUHSD Educator of the Year. "Described by one of her colleagues as a 'pretty spectacular teacher,' Jane ...Submitted by Ruth Thornburg
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Helping Struggling Readers of Any AgeThe 'Reading Revolution' method comes to Lamorinda
Jack is learning to blend the sound "ai" with consonants today. The happy Moraga second grader began his eighth session recently with his Active Reading Clinic tutor, Sharon Winning, and seems to be having fun.
 By Sophie Braccini
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Ten Lamorinda Odyssey of the Mind Teams Advance to State Competition
The winner's circle was filled with Lamorinda Odyssey of the Mind teams, each comprised of up to seven student members who competed for top honors at the San Francisco Bay Region competition March 1. Teams competed in age-defined divisions ranging from kindergarten ...Submitted by Michelle Regan and Beverley Sopak
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Method of School Funding OverhauledParent, public input requested; second forum tonight at Campolindo
Funding for kindergarten through high school ...By Cathy Tyson
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| Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Acalanes Senior Wins Logo Design Contest
Senior Zach Kisner won a logo design contest held in Susan Lane's Graphic Design class at Acalanes High School to create a new logo for the Nurtury Preschool located on the campus of Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church. Kisner was awarded with a check and a certificate ...Submitted by Janet Supple
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| Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Name that Gum!
Creative library assistant in charge of teen services, Patrick Brogan, had a unique idea for a gum guessing contest recently. While back in the day food, drink and especially gum was frowned upon in libraries, the Lafayette Library and Learning Center paved the way ...By Cathy Tyson
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| Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Students Learn from the Pros
Sixty performing arts students from the Acalanes Union High School District spent a few hours at Campolindo High School Feb. 14, even though they could have had a day off, to participate in a Q & A presentation with Krysta Rodriguez ("SMASH," "First Date," "Addams ...Submitted by Kristen Correll
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| Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Use Your Most Powerful Tool for Getting Into College
As a college advisor I give college related advice all year round. One of the most common conversations I have with families is about high school coursework-what to take, when to take it and how much it matters (to get into a good college). In order to give back to a ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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| Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Technology and EducationChanging how teachers teach, students learn
Recent innovations in educational technology are changing the face of traditional classrooms. "In the last decade, especially in the last five years, I've seen more and more technology used," said Raina Le¢n, assistant professor in the Kalmanovitz School of Education ...By Amanda Kuehn
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA