Now at the end of its first academic year, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is providing a science and math focus for middle and high school students in a region where many parents work in STEM fields.
New science and math school fills Silicon Valley demand for better STEM Education Read More »
An estimated four million California drivers struggle to manage the mounting financial burden of a suspended driver’s license, the result of costly driving fines.
Palo Alto’s Board of Education has been rapidly implementing changes to decrease student stress at Gunn High School but is facing widespread discontent from students and teachers who feel left out of the decision process.
Palo Alto’s stress reduction efforts receive mixed reviews from students, teachers Read More »
On May 14, commuters from all over Silicon Valley were encouraged to leave their cars at home and join fellow Bay Area residents in biking to work.
Silicon Valley commuters leave cars behind for Bike To Work Day Read More »
Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli was featured as the concluding speaker for a Stanford course and public lecture series on “Race, Policing and Mass Incarceration.”
Musician Talib Kweli discusses art, artists and social justice Read More »
World-renowned underwater explorer, scientist and ocean advocate Sylvia Earle spoke at Stanford about encouraging sustainable use of our world’s oceans and marine resources.
Sylvia Earle speaks on sustainable use of world’s oceans Read More »
Across the Peninsula, most cities’ local laws don’t address how to deal with Airbnb and other short-term rental companies. But that might change with the upcoming 2016 Super Bowl.
In Silicon Valley, it’s good to be Airbnb — for now Read More »
“Stateside” is a video series that aspires to give viewers a brief and intimate look into the battles that didn’t end when service did.
‘Stateside’ – The voices of Silicon Valley’s homeless veterans Read More »
Born in East Palo Alto, Ambition Spotlight is a networking website that helps young people with different passions highlight their work.
East Palo Alto resident creates ‘LinkedIn for the hood’ Read More »
No one likes or wants to be called “bossy.” But a local foundation, BAWSI (Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative) — pronounced “bossy” — is giving the word a whole new meaning.
Being ‘BAWSI’ activates young women with college role models Read More »
The Stanford community filled Memorial Church April 20 to attend 2015’s “Harry’s Last Lecture on a Meaningful Life,” delivered by influential media leader and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey.
Oprah Winfrey discusses spirituality, meaningfulness at Stanford Memorial Church Read More »
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula is providing local, low-income youth with tools they need to succeed in and out of the classroom.
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula gearing local youth with tools to succeed Read More »
