Minimum age for kindergarten beneficial for students October 17, 2012 — by Cristina Curcelli and Bruce Lou Think back to the feel-good days of kindergarten: nap time, coloring and playing with friends on the playground. While the inherent fun of kindergarten may never change, this school year, the compositions of classes will drastically change, and students with fall birthdays will now take a slightly roundabout route getting there. read more » Water, water everywhere: Desalination currently unviable October 17, 2012 — by Michael Lee According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the Earth contains about 366 quintillion gallons of water, of which about 97.5 percent is salt water. Unfortunately, humans can only easily access less than 0.007 percent of Earth’s water. read more » Prop. 32: a facade of equality October 15, 2012 — by Allison Chang California’s Proposition 32, also known as the “Paycheck Protection” Initiative, has angered many public servants, such as teachers, as an attack against their livelihood. read more » It’s time to re-think six-week grading periods October 14, 2012 — by David Sparkman and Jay Mulye Many students don’t look forward to the end of the six-week grading periods because of the plethora of due dates. From tests, to projects, to essays and, of course, a heavier homework load than usual, teachers have to rush to get grades entered by the deadline. read more » Common Core standards beneficial for all October 14, 2012 — by Jennifer Jin While Saratoga High prides itself on its rigorous academics, the same cannot be said for many other schools in California. For example, while only 12 percent of Saratoga High School students scored below proficient on California Standards Tests (CST) exams, 50 percent of California high school in the state did not reach the proficient benchmark. read more » The impenetrable American music market October 10, 2012 — by Candice Zheng Listening to 99.7 on the radio as I was driving one day, I suddenly heard catchy electronic beats sounding through the speakers, and the very familiar chorus of "Oppa Gangnam Style!" belting through my car. read more » College not-so-confidential: Seniors should relax October 10, 2012 — by Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar Fear. It’s the dominant sensation on the minds of all seniors at this time of year. read more » Anti-Islam video triggers violent overreaction October 10, 2012 — by Grace Ma and Ashwini Velchamy Thousands of protesters. Riots all over the Middle East. The death of a U.S. ambassador. The cause? A low-quality, amateurish YouTube video. read more » Amazon’s tax a hidden blessing October 10, 2012 — by Karen Sung When Amazon.com announced its decision to tax all items sold directly by the company, effective Sept. 15, dedicated Amazon customers everywhere bemoaned this new law. read more » Armstrong deserves Tour titles October 10, 2012 — by Minu Palaniappan Many recognize Lance Armstrong as one of the most inspirational U.S. athletes to ever compete in a professional sport. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...149150151152153...160170180190200...nextlast
Water, water everywhere: Desalination currently unviable October 17, 2012 — by Michael Lee According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the Earth contains about 366 quintillion gallons of water, of which about 97.5 percent is salt water. Unfortunately, humans can only easily access less than 0.007 percent of Earth’s water. read more » Prop. 32: a facade of equality October 15, 2012 — by Allison Chang California’s Proposition 32, also known as the “Paycheck Protection” Initiative, has angered many public servants, such as teachers, as an attack against their livelihood. read more » It’s time to re-think six-week grading periods October 14, 2012 — by David Sparkman and Jay Mulye Many students don’t look forward to the end of the six-week grading periods because of the plethora of due dates. From tests, to projects, to essays and, of course, a heavier homework load than usual, teachers have to rush to get grades entered by the deadline. read more » Common Core standards beneficial for all October 14, 2012 — by Jennifer Jin While Saratoga High prides itself on its rigorous academics, the same cannot be said for many other schools in California. For example, while only 12 percent of Saratoga High School students scored below proficient on California Standards Tests (CST) exams, 50 percent of California high school in the state did not reach the proficient benchmark. read more » The impenetrable American music market October 10, 2012 — by Candice Zheng Listening to 99.7 on the radio as I was driving one day, I suddenly heard catchy electronic beats sounding through the speakers, and the very familiar chorus of "Oppa Gangnam Style!" belting through my car. read more » College not-so-confidential: Seniors should relax October 10, 2012 — by Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar Fear. It’s the dominant sensation on the minds of all seniors at this time of year. read more » Anti-Islam video triggers violent overreaction October 10, 2012 — by Grace Ma and Ashwini Velchamy Thousands of protesters. Riots all over the Middle East. The death of a U.S. ambassador. The cause? A low-quality, amateurish YouTube video. read more » Amazon’s tax a hidden blessing October 10, 2012 — by Karen Sung When Amazon.com announced its decision to tax all items sold directly by the company, effective Sept. 15, dedicated Amazon customers everywhere bemoaned this new law. read more » Armstrong deserves Tour titles October 10, 2012 — by Minu Palaniappan Many recognize Lance Armstrong as one of the most inspirational U.S. athletes to ever compete in a professional sport. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...149150151152153...160170180190200...nextlast
Prop. 32: a facade of equality October 15, 2012 — by Allison Chang California’s Proposition 32, also known as the “Paycheck Protection” Initiative, has angered many public servants, such as teachers, as an attack against their livelihood. read more » It’s time to re-think six-week grading periods October 14, 2012 — by David Sparkman and Jay Mulye Many students don’t look forward to the end of the six-week grading periods because of the plethora of due dates. From tests, to projects, to essays and, of course, a heavier homework load than usual, teachers have to rush to get grades entered by the deadline. read more » Common Core standards beneficial for all October 14, 2012 — by Jennifer Jin While Saratoga High prides itself on its rigorous academics, the same cannot be said for many other schools in California. For example, while only 12 percent of Saratoga High School students scored below proficient on California Standards Tests (CST) exams, 50 percent of California high school in the state did not reach the proficient benchmark. read more » The impenetrable American music market October 10, 2012 — by Candice Zheng Listening to 99.7 on the radio as I was driving one day, I suddenly heard catchy electronic beats sounding through the speakers, and the very familiar chorus of "Oppa Gangnam Style!" belting through my car. read more » College not-so-confidential: Seniors should relax October 10, 2012 — by Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar Fear. It’s the dominant sensation on the minds of all seniors at this time of year. read more » Anti-Islam video triggers violent overreaction October 10, 2012 — by Grace Ma and Ashwini Velchamy Thousands of protesters. Riots all over the Middle East. The death of a U.S. ambassador. The cause? A low-quality, amateurish YouTube video. read more » Amazon’s tax a hidden blessing October 10, 2012 — by Karen Sung When Amazon.com announced its decision to tax all items sold directly by the company, effective Sept. 15, dedicated Amazon customers everywhere bemoaned this new law. read more » Armstrong deserves Tour titles October 10, 2012 — by Minu Palaniappan Many recognize Lance Armstrong as one of the most inspirational U.S. athletes to ever compete in a professional sport. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...149150151152153...160170180190200...nextlast
It’s time to re-think six-week grading periods October 14, 2012 — by David Sparkman and Jay Mulye Many students don’t look forward to the end of the six-week grading periods because of the plethora of due dates. From tests, to projects, to essays and, of course, a heavier homework load than usual, teachers have to rush to get grades entered by the deadline. read more » Common Core standards beneficial for all October 14, 2012 — by Jennifer Jin While Saratoga High prides itself on its rigorous academics, the same cannot be said for many other schools in California. For example, while only 12 percent of Saratoga High School students scored below proficient on California Standards Tests (CST) exams, 50 percent of California high school in the state did not reach the proficient benchmark. read more » The impenetrable American music market October 10, 2012 — by Candice Zheng Listening to 99.7 on the radio as I was driving one day, I suddenly heard catchy electronic beats sounding through the speakers, and the very familiar chorus of "Oppa Gangnam Style!" belting through my car. read more » College not-so-confidential: Seniors should relax October 10, 2012 — by Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar Fear. It’s the dominant sensation on the minds of all seniors at this time of year. read more » Anti-Islam video triggers violent overreaction October 10, 2012 — by Grace Ma and Ashwini Velchamy Thousands of protesters. Riots all over the Middle East. The death of a U.S. ambassador. The cause? A low-quality, amateurish YouTube video. read more » Amazon’s tax a hidden blessing October 10, 2012 — by Karen Sung When Amazon.com announced its decision to tax all items sold directly by the company, effective Sept. 15, dedicated Amazon customers everywhere bemoaned this new law. read more » Armstrong deserves Tour titles October 10, 2012 — by Minu Palaniappan Many recognize Lance Armstrong as one of the most inspirational U.S. athletes to ever compete in a professional sport. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...149150151152153...160170180190200...nextlast
Common Core standards beneficial for all October 14, 2012 — by Jennifer Jin While Saratoga High prides itself on its rigorous academics, the same cannot be said for many other schools in California. For example, while only 12 percent of Saratoga High School students scored below proficient on California Standards Tests (CST) exams, 50 percent of California high school in the state did not reach the proficient benchmark. read more » The impenetrable American music market October 10, 2012 — by Candice Zheng Listening to 99.7 on the radio as I was driving one day, I suddenly heard catchy electronic beats sounding through the speakers, and the very familiar chorus of "Oppa Gangnam Style!" belting through my car. read more » College not-so-confidential: Seniors should relax October 10, 2012 — by Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar Fear. It’s the dominant sensation on the minds of all seniors at this time of year. read more » Anti-Islam video triggers violent overreaction October 10, 2012 — by Grace Ma and Ashwini Velchamy Thousands of protesters. Riots all over the Middle East. The death of a U.S. ambassador. The cause? A low-quality, amateurish YouTube video. read more » Amazon’s tax a hidden blessing October 10, 2012 — by Karen Sung When Amazon.com announced its decision to tax all items sold directly by the company, effective Sept. 15, dedicated Amazon customers everywhere bemoaned this new law. read more » Armstrong deserves Tour titles October 10, 2012 — by Minu Palaniappan Many recognize Lance Armstrong as one of the most inspirational U.S. athletes to ever compete in a professional sport. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...149150151152153...160170180190200...nextlast
The impenetrable American music market October 10, 2012 — by Candice Zheng Listening to 99.7 on the radio as I was driving one day, I suddenly heard catchy electronic beats sounding through the speakers, and the very familiar chorus of "Oppa Gangnam Style!" belting through my car. read more » College not-so-confidential: Seniors should relax October 10, 2012 — by Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar Fear. It’s the dominant sensation on the minds of all seniors at this time of year. read more » Anti-Islam video triggers violent overreaction October 10, 2012 — by Grace Ma and Ashwini Velchamy Thousands of protesters. Riots all over the Middle East. The death of a U.S. ambassador. The cause? A low-quality, amateurish YouTube video. read more » Amazon’s tax a hidden blessing October 10, 2012 — by Karen Sung When Amazon.com announced its decision to tax all items sold directly by the company, effective Sept. 15, dedicated Amazon customers everywhere bemoaned this new law. read more » Armstrong deserves Tour titles October 10, 2012 — by Minu Palaniappan Many recognize Lance Armstrong as one of the most inspirational U.S. athletes to ever compete in a professional sport. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...149150151152153...160170180190200...nextlast
College not-so-confidential: Seniors should relax October 10, 2012 — by Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar Fear. It’s the dominant sensation on the minds of all seniors at this time of year. read more » Anti-Islam video triggers violent overreaction October 10, 2012 — by Grace Ma and Ashwini Velchamy Thousands of protesters. Riots all over the Middle East. The death of a U.S. ambassador. The cause? A low-quality, amateurish YouTube video. read more » Amazon’s tax a hidden blessing October 10, 2012 — by Karen Sung When Amazon.com announced its decision to tax all items sold directly by the company, effective Sept. 15, dedicated Amazon customers everywhere bemoaned this new law. read more » Armstrong deserves Tour titles October 10, 2012 — by Minu Palaniappan Many recognize Lance Armstrong as one of the most inspirational U.S. athletes to ever compete in a professional sport. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...149150151152153...160170180190200...nextlast
Anti-Islam video triggers violent overreaction October 10, 2012 — by Grace Ma and Ashwini Velchamy Thousands of protesters. Riots all over the Middle East. The death of a U.S. ambassador. The cause? A low-quality, amateurish YouTube video. read more » Amazon’s tax a hidden blessing October 10, 2012 — by Karen Sung When Amazon.com announced its decision to tax all items sold directly by the company, effective Sept. 15, dedicated Amazon customers everywhere bemoaned this new law. read more » Armstrong deserves Tour titles October 10, 2012 — by Minu Palaniappan Many recognize Lance Armstrong as one of the most inspirational U.S. athletes to ever compete in a professional sport. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...149150151152153...160170180190200...nextlast
Amazon’s tax a hidden blessing October 10, 2012 — by Karen Sung When Amazon.com announced its decision to tax all items sold directly by the company, effective Sept. 15, dedicated Amazon customers everywhere bemoaned this new law. read more » Armstrong deserves Tour titles October 10, 2012 — by Minu Palaniappan Many recognize Lance Armstrong as one of the most inspirational U.S. athletes to ever compete in a professional sport. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...149150151152153...160170180190200...nextlast
Armstrong deserves Tour titles October 10, 2012 — by Minu Palaniappan Many recognize Lance Armstrong as one of the most inspirational U.S. athletes to ever compete in a professional sport. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...149150151152153...160170180190200...nextlast