A Stanford senior studying computer science decided to put his education to what he considers a worthy cause: teaching East Palo Alto students how to code.
StreetCode Academy teaching East Palo Alto students how to code Read More »
In a fireside chat, Stanford President John Hennessy discussed issues surrounding education reform in Silicon Valley and the broader country.
John Hennessy calls for universal preschool, education reform Read More »
The Morgan Autism Center has gradually grown in both enrollment and community involvement. But despite increased demand, the school’s future trajectory is uncertain.
Morgan Autism Center reaches out amid uncertainty Read More »
Mindful of the high-pressure nature of area high schools, the Palo Alto Medical Foundation has been providing free drop-in yoga for local teens with hopes of reducing stress and promoting wellness.
More than exercise, yoga provides calming relief to Palo Alto teens Read More »
Two Palestinian students have been traveling across the U.S., as part of the Right to Education tour that aims to highlight the injustices Palestinians face as university students.
Palestinian students campaign for the right to education Read More »
After two Palo Alto teens committed suicide this fall, concerned parents are discussing a topic that has resurfaced periodically in a high-achieving school district: are Palo Alto’s kids too stressed?
Palo Alto teen suicides spark fresh debate on stressful student life Read More »
Persistent over-enrollment in Mountain View’s schools is prompting the district to redraw school boundaries, a move that administrators hope will balance out enrollment in schools by the 2016-2017 school year.
Mountain View Whisman School District redrawing boundaries by 2016 Read More »
Helping to keep juveniles out of actual court, the East Palo Alto Youth Court is a community-centered courtroom staffed by youth who are trained to serve as the attorneys, jurors, bailiffs and clerks.
Live in Peace, a nonprofit in East Palo Alto, gives area kids a place to practice and learn music as an after-school activity.
East Palo Alto nonprofit works with youth to promote self-empowerment through music Read More »
Themed “Ideas with Impact,” the ATXpo event aimed to bring Stanford’s community into a single physical space to discuss teaching and learning with technology.
Technology and education intersect at inaugural ‘ATXpo’ Read More »
San Francisco’s School Board is watching anxiously as education reformer Marshall Tuck threatens to unseat State Superintendent Tom Torlakson for the state’s top education job.
California state superintendent race becomes a battle over tech in schools Read More »
Palo Alto’s quest to fill two vacant seats has become a debate over priorities: Address Common Core standards, student stress or soaring enrollment?
Profiles: Meet the 2014 Palo Alto School Board candidates Read More »
