The Oracle

In the room where it happens: Recent criticism around PAUSD’s decision-making process speaks to the need for effective communication when managing a public health crisis.

Jessica Zang, Features Editor and Assistant Business Manager • December 17, 2020

Transparency questioned For weeks, virtual classrooms buzzed with both worry and excitement about reopening elementary schools for in-person learning. On Sept. 29, hordes of students, parents and teachers alike powered on their Zoom applications to tune into a virtual Palo Alto Unified School District...

PAUSD faces budget crisis, must limit future expenses

epsteineric • October 13, 2017

Written by Eric Epstein The Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) continues to face a significant budget shortfall, partly due to the three percent raise that the district is contractually obligated to pay all of its employees throughout the 2017-18 school year. According to the school board,...

Staff face high price housing

clarakieschnickllamas • February 19, 2016

Written by Clara Kieschnick-Llamas Gunn teachers spoke about the lack of affordable housing in Palo Alto at the school board meeting on Jan. 26, discussing the impact of the housing crisis on their interactions with students and their availability for school activities. Most teachers at Gunn have to...