Over the past few years, I’ve heard of a few cases of 7th and 8th graders, in our suburbs, committing suicide. The most recent case was of… Read more “Middle school kids in crisis? Yes, it can happen”
Category: Kids and Schools
Walnut Creek will probably lose Del Oro, its longtime alternative high school
Del Oro, the 43-year-old alternative public high school that has served Walnut Creek and Lamorinda students “whose needs are not being met by comprehensive high schools” will… Read more “Walnut Creek will probably lose Del Oro, its longtime alternative high school”
Some numbers behind recent drug, alcohol, and weapons possession cases at Walnut Creek Intermediate
Two Walnut Creek Intermediate students were suspended this past week for possession of alcohol and marijuana, according to a e-mail sent out by Principal Kevin Collins: The… Read more “Some numbers behind recent drug, alcohol, and weapons possession cases at Walnut Creek Intermediate”
Have you had the–ugh–sex talk with your kids?
If so, when did you do it? How did you it? What message did you convey? If you haven’t, why not? Apparently, many American parents are avoiding… Read more “Have you had the–ugh–sex talk with your kids?”
Reminder to parents after student found with knife at Walnut Creek Intermediate
This is a note from Kevin Collins, the principal of Walnut Creek Intermediate, reminding parents (and their kids) of what’s not okay for kids to bring onto… Read more “Reminder to parents after student found with knife at Walnut Creek Intermediate”
School parcel tax extensions win voter approval
Measures G & H, the initiatives to permanently extend parcel taxes in the Acalanes Union and Walnut Creek school districts, both passed with more than 2/3 of… Read more “School parcel tax extensions win voter approval”
Measures G & H: Early results show they are passing the 2/3 "yes" vote necessary
In very early results, the two measures to extend parcel taxes in school districts covering Walnut Creek elementary and middle schools and Walnut Creek and Lamorinda high… Read more “Measures G & H: Early results show they are passing the 2/3 "yes" vote necessary”
From Superintendent John Stockton: Final request for voters to say yes to Measure G
This is from John Stockton, superintendent of the Acalanes Union High School District, which covers Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, three other high schools in… Read more “From Superintendent John Stockton: Final request for voters to say yes to Measure G”
Sports dads behaving badly
During my son’s time playing soccer, basketball, and softball with Walnut Creek house leagues, he’s been coached by some really amazing dads, volunteering their time, sharing their… Read more “Sports dads behaving badly”
Is there too much homework and academic pressure on our kids?
Especially at younger ages? And what is the cost to their psychological and emotional well being? You can hear one local psychiatrist’s viewpoint on these issues at… Read more “Is there too much homework and academic pressure on our kids?”
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