Monthly Archives: May 2025

by George J Elbaum It Takes A Village (ITAV), Mill Valley, CA, is a district-wide Parent Teacher Association led by parent representatives from every school, teachers, administrators, and special support representatives.  Its goals and functions are providing parent education, community … Continue reading →

by George J Elbaum Chaboya Middle School, San Jose, CA, is a public school with an enrollment of 850 students in grades 7 and 8, and an excellent 8 of 10 overall rating from GreatSchools.org.  Its students’ test score ratings … Continue reading →

Brier Terrace Middle School is a public school with an enrollment of 650 students in grades 7 and 8. Per the school’s website, we “strive to create a positive learning environment which enhances and nurtures the social, emotional, physical and … Continue reading →

by George J Elbaum I truly enjoyed my evening presentation to 25 members of the JFCS Young Adults Community.  Unlike presentations to school classes which may start a few minutes late as students continue to drift in, but which do … Continue reading →

by George J Elbaum College Park High School has an enrollment of 2000 students of which 56% are minority and 26% are economically disadvantaged.  Despite these demographics, it is far above California state average of college and career readiness, such as … Continue reading →