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Published on July 7th, 2021
The illusion of 'test optional' colleges
With the COVID-19 pandemic and the onset of nearly universal distance learning for all high school students, both parents and students have been relieved to hear that many college admission procedures are going "test optional" this year. While "test optional" does ...By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D.
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Published on July 7th, 2021
Lafayette School District governing board appoints new member
The Lafayette School District announced the ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on July 7th, 2021
Moraga renegotiates Mulberry Tree Preschool lease agreement
The Mulberry Tree Preschool, founded by Robert and Victoria Felton, has been operating since 1972 on land leased from the state of California that was originally intended as part of the Highway 77 right-of-way. With the incorporation of Moraga in 1974, the property ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
Dr. Julie Parks to succeed Bruce Burns as superintendent of Moraga School District
Julie Parks, Ed.D., will become superintendent of the Moraga School District beginning July 1, the Moraga School Board announced last week. Parks was most recently the principal of Orinda's Miramonte High School in the Acalanes Union High School District, a position ...By Jenn Freedman
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Published on June 23rd, 2021
Principal movements in AUHSD
Three of the four high school principals in ...By John T. Miller
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Published on June 9th, 2021
Justice Murals promote social justice from a student's perspective
The Contra Costa County Arts and Culture Commission (AC5) is sponsoring a Justice Murals project led by youth commissioner and Campolindo student, Carolyn Considine. Campolindo students were asked to submit drawings and words about what social justice means to them. ...Submitted by Carolyn Considine
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Published on June 9th, 2021
Burton Valley Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team wins State Championship
Burton Valley Elementary School's Odyssey of the Mind Team A took first place in its division for their performance of "Laundry Land" in the Odyssey of the Mind state tournament. Guided by Coaches Maia Siu and Anna Stubbington, the team won the state competition that ...Submitted by Doug Parker
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Published on June 9th, 2021
JM graduates take the stage for next step in education
The eighth-grade students of Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School graduated in person, outdoors in a socially distant ceremony on May 26 at the Joaquin Moraga School Pavilion. Students received their diplomas from members of the Moraga School District board and walked ...Submitted by Amy Martinez
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Published on June 9th, 2021
Lafayette School District warns seniors about phone scam
Lafayette School District Superintendent ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on June 9th, 2021
Council approves reflective beacon alert installation at St. Perpetua crosswalk
At the May 24 Lafayette City Council meeting, consensus was reached regarding the addition of a reflective beacon alert and radar speed sign at a crosswalk near St. Perpetua School on Hamilin Road. After a roughly 60-minute discussion that included a report from ...By Lou Fancher
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Published on May 26th, 2021
Lamorinda celebrates its graduates
Acalanes Class of 2021
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA