By asking this question, I admit I’m being provocative. I’m not expressing doubts about the overall integrity and professionalism of teachers working in schools in Walnut Creek… Read more “Could somethig like the Atlanta testing scandal happen in Walnut Creek?”
Category: Kids and Schools
Comment of the day: the difference between having sons and daughters
Of course, I get lots of great comments, so I hesitate to single one out, but this comment gave me a laugh as I was reading through… Read more “Comment of the day: the difference between having sons and daughters”
Walnut Creek schools about ready to make their fundraising goal
(In case you hadn’t heard. … I received notice about two weeks ago, and kept meaning to publish it.) The Walnut Creek Education Foundation says that it… Read more “Walnut Creek schools about ready to make their fundraising goal”
Walnut Creek writer, father, PTA president: We need to stop coddling our children
I ran into Walnut Creek writer and dad R.J. Lavallee at last weeks’ Community Coordinating Council meeting, a gathering of PTA presidents and representatives from the schools in… Read more “Walnut Creek writer, father, PTA president: We need to stop coddling our children”
Big student rally and performances in Lafayette Sunday to protect arts and elective programs in Walnut Creek and Lamorinda high schools
My sixth-grade son recently said he was looking forward to going to school at Las Lomas, because he had heard there would be a creative writing class there. But… Read more “Big student rally and performances in Lafayette Sunday to protect arts and elective programs in Walnut Creek and Lamorinda high schools”
Walnut Creek Intermediate deals with another drug possession issue
A seventh grader at Walnut Creek Intermediate was caught this week in possession of a small amount of marijuana, suspended by the school for five days, and issued… Read more “Walnut Creek Intermediate deals with another drug possession issue”
Walnut Creek’s Little League opens Saturday with exhibition games, other special events
Maybe this is another sign that spring has officially arrived: the Walnut Creek Little League opens its 2010 baseball season Saturday. For their opening day ceremonies at… Read more “Walnut Creek’s Little League opens Saturday with exhibition games, other special events”
Teacher pink slips have gone out: Are you concerned about favorite teachers or other school employees not having jobs next year?
The number is huge: 23,000. That’s the number of pink slips that have gone out over the past week to public school teachers and certified employees across… Read more “Teacher pink slips have gone out: Are you concerned about favorite teachers or other school employees not having jobs next year?”
Do your kids feel safe at Walnut Creek Intermediate?
Apparently, the vast majority do, which is a good thing, despite the fact that the school has had to deal with five “student issues” in the 2009-10… Read more “Do your kids feel safe at Walnut Creek Intermediate?”
Overheard: "Hey N—–!" A greeting between some Walnut Creek middle school boys
Picking up my son from school almost always proves to be an enlightening experience. In the parking lot of 7-Eleven on Oak Road, one group of boys… Read more “Overheard: "Hey N—–!" A greeting between some Walnut Creek middle school boys”
Crazy in Suburbia 