Editorial: The costs of a premature school board decision
Though the hasty short-term proposal to report students' weighted and unweighted GPAs has been agreed on for this year's senior class, it is not too late for the district to reevaluate this decision and thoroughly examine the consequences that this will have on the culture of Palo Alto high schools for years to come.
Editorial: The Paly Voice endorses Collins, Caswell and DiBrienza
After much deliberation as a staff, The Paly Voice has decided to endorse Todd Collins, incumbent Melissa Baten Caswell and Jennifer DiBrienza.
Editorial: Explore other avenues to counter overcrowding
We believe that the district should focus its attention on expanding project-based learning opportunities at existing high schools, rather than adopting the plan to transform Cubberley into an “innovative school” that will benefit only a relative few.
Editorial: Transcending the assumptions
In the wake of tragedies in Palo Alto, our community and the national media have found various outlets to express their opinions on the schools’ failure to mitigate student stress. Even though it is easy to point to a single cause, we must avoid generalizations and maintain our willingness to improve through constructive feedback.
Editorial: An appreciation of teacher support at Paly
The Paly Voice would like to acknowledge our teachers for addressing the issue of suicide and mental health, offering emotional support and making academic accommodations for students who may have been affected by the recent tragedy in our community.
Editorial: Improving the community’s approach to mental health
Although our community has proposed and implemented measures for changes that have increased suicide awareness and the importance of emotional health, there are several other key suggestions that The Paly Voice would like to bring to light in the need for suicide prevention within our community.
Editorial: Spirit Week should be about unity
As a heated Spirit Week comes to a close, The Paly Voice urges for the Paly community to bring Spirit Week back to its roots by promoting unity and Paly pride instead of unhealthy competition.
Editorial: Schedule should stay the same
We ask the Board of Education to renew the current school calendar for the next two years so that students, families and staff members may continue to follow a schedule that has been proven a success.
Editorial: Bring back the "Rejection Wall": An open letter to Principal Phil Winston
Editor’s note: The Paly Voice Editorial Board endorses this letter. This article was published simultaneously by The Paly Voice and The Campanile, and was written... Read More
Editorial: U.S. needs stricter gun control
After the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook, the Paly Voice believes legislators should be taking a second look at gun regulation in the U.S. and in the next few days we hope Congress will make some or all of the changes we believe need to be made.
Editorial: Hazelwood decision remains unfair and unconstitutional
This Saturday, Jan. 13 marks the 25th anniversary of the infamous Hazelwood Decision, and The Paly Voice would like to take this opprotunity to speak out against what we view as a violation of our first amendment rights.
Editorial: Paly Voice endorses Dauber, Caswell
The Paly Voice has officially decided to endorse candidates Ken Dauber and Melissa Baten Caswell over Heidi Emberling and Camille Townsend.