Congressman criticizes Palo Alto schools for eliminating English and biology honors classes – Palo Alto Daily Post

Palo Alto school board stresses academic 'excellence' amid class offerings debate

In the first draft of its 2025-2026 mission statement, the Palo Alto Unified School district suggested a new emphasis on “academic access and excellence.”  The Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) board presented the first draft of its mission statement in a Tuesday meeting which adds a new tenet, “academic access and excellence.” The draft’s emphasis on academics comes amid the ongoing issue of access to advanced courses at Palo Alto and G…

Some Silicon Valley Schools Drop Honors Classes in Stunning Push for ‘Equity’ Over Excellence

Palo Alto Unified School District has voted to eliminate Honors Biology for incoming freshmen, igniting backlash from parents, students, and even lawmakers. Supporters claim it promotes equity, but critics argue it’s a direct attack on academic achievement and student ambition. Key Facts: Palo Alto Unified School District will eliminate Honors Biology for freshmen starting September. The school board approved the measure in a 3-2 vote despite p…

Congressman criticizes Palo Alto schools for eliminating English and biology honors classes – Palo Alto Daily Post

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Congressman Ro Khanna has waded into a debate over honors classes in the Palo Alto Unified School District, prompting thousands of supporters and opponents of the board’s decisions to weigh in on social media. “It is absurd that Palo Alto school district just voted to remove Honors Biology for all students and already removed Honors English,” Khanna said on X. “They call it de-laning. I call it an assa…

East Palo Alto teacher up for 'All-Star' award

Laura Nunez, an East Palo Alto Academy math teacher, had just given birth to her daughter when she found out she had accomplished another great milestone — she is a finalist for NBC Sports All-Star Teacher Award.  The post East Palo Alto teacher up for ‘All-Star’ award appeared first on The Almanac.

Congressman slams Palo Alto school district over honors biology

In an rare public rebuke, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna blasted the Palo Alto Unified School District in a social media post Monday, calling “absurd” the district’s months-old decision to remove Honors Biology. The post Congressman slams Palo Alto school district over honors biology appeared first on Palo Alto Online.