Esta mensaje sigue en español. In the light of recent events in Connecticut, the safety of our students is high on our minds. This event has reminded us of how precious our children are and how important their security is. … Continue reading
Propositions 30 and 38 are two competing tax measures on the 2012 state ballot, both of which aim to bring more money to public schools. You can vote for both, but you can also review this simple presentation and decide … Continue reading
In one of the most rigorous scientific trials to find an effect on bullying, researchers from Mathematica Policy Research and Stanford University have found that a Playworks recess can transform school climate, paving the way for less bullying and more focus on learning. The … Continue reading
None other than our very own Principal Broecker has been featured on the Teaching Channel, a national non-profit organization that showcases online and TV videos on effective teaching practices and lesson ideas. Its mission is to highlight and celebrate exceptional … Continue reading
Come Feb. 21, Alvarado students will dig into their Earth Science curriculum outside in our three gardens. Teachers will work with our new (bilingual!) Outdoor Education Coordinator Brooke McClelland. McClelland will prepare garden areas and lesson materials, and she will … Continue reading
How School Practices to Promote Parental Involvement Influence Student Success, a research report by Joanne D. Martin, Ph.D, MSBA, Claremont, California, 2009. PTA Revolution, an op-ed by California PTA President Carol Kocivar