In recent months, political and social tensions have heightened in Palo Alto, following PAUSD school board controversy, protests against popular electric vehicle manufacturing company Tesla and fractures within parent networks. With around 73% voter turnout in the 2024 general presidential election,...

In 2017, Gunn implemented the Social-Emotional Literacy and Functionality program in response to growing concerns about student mental health on campus and new California social-emotional learning standards. This program is the first of the wellness initiatives The Oracle will be investigating in...

Each November, the U.S. celebrates the diverse cultures and traditions of Native American communities during Native American Heritage Month. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Tribal Sovereignty and Identity,” according to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s website. The federal government...