Category Archives: Schools

Troop 1305 Works for Bronze Award by Helping Shelter Animals

Girl Scout members Maggie Denham and Caroline Schinto wrote a press release about their efforts to help animals. This is the troop’s bronze award fundraiser for Paws for Life K9 Rescue. (Editor’s note: CTN was impressed with the press release … Continue reading

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A 129-Year Tradition Continues at Canyon Elementary

(Editor’s note: Photographer Rich Schmitt captured some exquisite shots of the event. To view others, which are available for purchase, visit:http://richschmittphotography.com/fiesta43023/) In 1894, a large patch of land in Rustic Canyon was donated by the Marquez family, who were the … Continue reading

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Wishes Needed: Please Send Immediately

The children at the Methodist Preschool are asking everyone who reads this story to send a wish by May 7 to mpspapercranesproject@gmail.com. There can be wishes for the world, such as “I wish for everyone to get along. I wish … Continue reading

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L.A. Public Charter School Collaborative Formed

Charter schools are public schools that allow parents, many of whom might not be able to afford private schools, a free alternative. “It’s a social justice issue. All families deserve a great public-school option that meets the unique needs of their child,” said Larchmont Charter School … Continue reading

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Palisades Elementary Walkathon: Walking/Running for Health

With a few years off for Covid, Palisades Elementary is coming back strong with plans for its annual run/walkathon on April 27.  This will be the first one held since 2019, continuing a 25-year-tradition. “The annual Pali Elementary Walk-a-Thon is … Continue reading

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What Are You Doing to Celebrate Earth Day?

Since 1970, the United States has celebrated Earth Day on April 22. The day marks the anniversary of the birth of the environmental movement. This movement led to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean … Continue reading

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PaliHi’s Top Artistic & Musical Students Will Be Showcased

Palisades Charter High School has one of the top visual and performing arts programs in the City and some of PaliHi’s most talented students go on to top colleges and then careers in the arts, film and television. The school … Continue reading

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Brentwood School Athletic Facilities Are Built on VA Land

Brentwood, an ultra-exclusive private high school in Los Angeles, spent more than $4.5 million in 2001 to build an athletic facility on VA Property. High school students pay $50,880 annually to attend Brentwood, and the athletic facilities include the Caruso … Continue reading

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Seekers and Sage Heartwarming Program

This editor has watched numerous “rose” ceremonies on a popular television show, but nothing was as powerful or emotional as the interchanges between Sages and Seekers at Palisades High School on March 20. A high school student, after reading a … Continue reading

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Viewpoint: Back When I went to School – about 100 Years Ago

Back when I went to public elementary school, about 100 years ago, a teacher had 30 or more kids in a classroom. The school was on the Rosebud Indian Reservation and the teacher would split students into groups. Those that … Continue reading

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