School board has some good news
Staff writer - 03/14/2003
The San Mateo Union High School District handed out notices of possible layoffs to teachers this week but had no budget news to report the board of trustees.
Staff writer - 03/14/2003
The San Mateo Union High School District handed out notices of possible layoffs to teachers this week but had no budget news to report the board of trustees.
Community College committed to no layoffs
T.S. Mills-Faraudo - 03/12/2003
Despite a potential $10 million hit to its $100 million budget, the San Mateo Community College District is committed to not laying off any employees.
T.S. Mills-Faraudo - 03/12/2003
Despite a potential $10 million hit to its $100 million budget, the San Mateo Community College District is committed to not laying off any employees.
Skyline students plan March rally in state capital
William W. Chiang - 03/11/2003
On a day when college and university campuses nationwide held rallies against a possible war against Iraq, students and faculty at Skyline College gathered to shake a collective fist at Sacramento.
William W. Chiang - 03/11/2003
On a day when college and university campuses nationwide held rallies against a possible war against Iraq, students and faculty at Skyline College gathered to shake a collective fist at Sacramento.
Speier opposes cuts to schools
Staff writer - 03/05/2003
State Sen. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, has asked Gov. Gray Davis to withdraw a proposal allowing the state to capture the local property tax revenues that exceed a "Basic Aid" school district's minimum funding revenue limit.
Staff writer - 03/05/2003
State Sen. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, has asked Gov. Gray Davis to withdraw a proposal allowing the state to capture the local property tax revenues that exceed a "Basic Aid" school district's minimum funding revenue limit.
Former war correspondent speaks at Parkside School
Michael Flaherty - 02/25/2003
Ian Stewart winces as he sits at a San Francisco deli six floors below his desk at the Associated Press, straining with a routine he no longer takes for granted.
Michael Flaherty - 02/25/2003
Ian Stewart winces as he sits at a San Francisco deli six floors below his desk at the Associated Press, straining with a routine he no longer takes for granted.
San Mateo district may have to lay off teachers
T.S. Mills-Faraudo - 02/14/2003
The San Mateo Union High School District may have to lay off as many as 176 employees, including teachers and support staff, if Gov. Gray Davis' budget proposal becomes a reality.
T.S. Mills-Faraudo - 02/14/2003
The San Mateo Union High School District may have to lay off as many as 176 employees, including teachers and support staff, if Gov. Gray Davis' budget proposal becomes a reality.
Former neo-Nazi tells of hateful past
Ray Delgado - 02/14/2003
High school students often are lectured about the destructive nature of racism, but the message really hit home recently for a group of San Bruno students.
Ray Delgado - 02/14/2003
High school students often are lectured about the destructive nature of racism, but the message really hit home recently for a group of San Bruno students.
Music education thriving at Parkside
Michael Flaherty - 10/22/2002
Leaning against the door of classroom no. 28, teacher Constance Lamb stands in the wake of young teenagers stampeding towards lunch. She has less than 30 minutes before the next class arrives - a brief respite in her standard 12-hour day.
Michael Flaherty - 10/22/2002
Leaning against the door of classroom no. 28, teacher Constance Lamb stands in the wake of young teenagers stampeding towards lunch. She has less than 30 minutes before the next class arrives - a brief respite in her standard 12-hour day.
San Bruno school superintendent named
Michael Flaherty - 10/19/2002
The San Bruno Park Elementary District named a new superintendent last week, after a nationwide search that included 27 candidates.
Michael Flaherty - 10/19/2002
The San Bruno Park Elementary District named a new superintendent last week, after a nationwide search that included 27 candidates.
New superintendent hired for San Bruno elementary schools
Erin Sherbert - 10/10/2002
Longtime educator David Hutt was recently hired as the new superintendent for the San Bruno Park Elementary District, effective Nov. 1.
Erin Sherbert - 10/10/2002
Longtime educator David Hutt was recently hired as the new superintendent for the San Bruno Park Elementary District, effective Nov. 1.
Over-enrolled San Bruno school forced to turn away kids
Michael Flaherty - 09/28/2002
An over-enrolled San Bruno elementary school recently removed seven students from their classes and placed them in other schools throughout the city, upsetting children and infuriating parents.
Michael Flaherty - 09/28/2002
An over-enrolled San Bruno elementary school recently removed seven students from their classes and placed them in other schools throughout the city, upsetting children and infuriating parents.
School districts forced to shuffle students
T.S. Mills-Faraudo - 09/14/2002
Struggling to find the right balance of students and teachers, school officials around the County are engaged in the yearly task of suprising some parents by telling them their children must attend a different school.
T.S. Mills-Faraudo - 09/14/2002
Struggling to find the right balance of students and teachers, school officials around the County are engaged in the yearly task of suprising some parents by telling them their children must attend a different school.
Skyline's honors program links with UCLA
Chalk Talk Editor - 09/02/2002
Skyline College's honors-transfer program has been accepted into the Transfer Alliance Program at UCLA's College of Letters and Science.
Chalk Talk Editor - 09/02/2002
Skyline College's honors-transfer program has been accepted into the Transfer Alliance Program at UCLA's College of Letters and Science.
Skyline computer learning center greets students
Justin Jouvenal - 08/22/2002
When Skyline College students return to campus this fall, they will be greeted with a gleaming new Center for Advanced Learning complete with 185 computers.
Justin Jouvenal - 08/22/2002
When Skyline College students return to campus this fall, they will be greeted with a gleaming new Center for Advanced Learning complete with 185 computers.
After school program comes to San Bruno
Michael Flaherty - 07/30/2002
As part of a recently approved joint-use agreement, the city and the San Bruno Park Elementary District will provide an after school program at three schools starting this fall.
Michael Flaherty - 07/30/2002
As part of a recently approved joint-use agreement, the city and the San Bruno Park Elementary District will provide an after school program at three schools starting this fall.
Teenager tutors top program
Michael Flaherty - 07/27/2002
There is something about learning from the "big kids" that elementary students relish.
Michael Flaherty - 07/27/2002
There is something about learning from the "big kids" that elementary students relish.
Future 'in good hands' with Capuchino graduates
Andrew Becker - 06/07/2002
Although change is inevitable, the future is in good hands was the message conveyed by the 2002 graduates of Capuchino High School at the school's 49th annual commencement last night.
Andrew Becker - 06/07/2002
Although change is inevitable, the future is in good hands was the message conveyed by the 2002 graduates of Capuchino High School at the school's 49th annual commencement last night.
Capuchino teens seek funds for Nicaragua school
Staff Writer - 05/13/2002
Inspired by the Free the Children Organization, Capuchino High School students are trying to raise money to build a school in Nicaragua.
Staff Writer - 05/13/2002
Inspired by the Free the Children Organization, Capuchino High School students are trying to raise money to build a school in Nicaragua.
San Bruno board, teachers at odds over contract
Jason Kinsella - 04/27/2002
Tensions are rising between San Bruno Park Elementary School District teachers and the school board on two separate fronts.
Jason Kinsella - 04/27/2002
Tensions are rising between San Bruno Park Elementary School District teachers and the school board on two separate fronts.
Girl's transfer request causes commotion
Tammy Gelfond - 08/11/2001
After completing her freshman year at Capuchino High School, Joanna Pak made her mark at the school by being elected the sophomore class vice-president, playing the flute in the marching band and as a member of the cheerleading squad.
Tammy Gelfond - 08/11/2001
After completing her freshman year at Capuchino High School, Joanna Pak made her mark at the school by being elected the sophomore class vice-president, playing the flute in the marching band and as a member of the cheerleading squad.