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Farm to table, garden to classroom at Adele Harrison Middle School

Posted on August 17, 2019
Farm to table, garden to classroom at Adele Harrison Middle School

While concerns about childhood screen time may keep parents awake at night, Adele Harrison Middle School Garden and Culinary Arts... Continue

Under the Sun: Mary Favaro, dreaming big for Sonoma schools

Posted on May 23, 2019
Under the Sun: Mary Favaro, dreaming big for Sonoma schools

The Sun sat down with the new executive director of Sonoma Valley Education Foundation, Mary Favaro. When did you start as Executive... Continue

Walking to Pluto

Posted on May 4, 2019
Walking to Pluto

Walk the solar system, and yes, Pluto is optional. Astronomy Day Planet Walk Hike, Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sugarloaf Ridge... Continue

The trail blazers: local eco-pioneers lead the way

Posted on June 21, 2018
The trail blazers: local eco-pioneers lead the way

By Jonah Raskin Last October’s firestorms stunned Sonoma Valley citizens, though once the smoke cleared and embers were extinguished,... Continue

A ‘Little’ goes a long way

Posted on June 14, 2018
A 'Little' goes a long way

When it needed to be relocated from public land, a Little Free Library got a little help from the Sonoma Community Center. After offering... Continue

Disagreements, polite (school district) and otherwise (hillside homes)

Posted on April 4, 2018
Disagreements, polite (school district) and otherwise (hillside homes)

The hiring of Socorro Shiels as the new superintendent of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, already approved by a unanimous... Continue

Likely new School Superintendent at Education Forum

Posted on March 22, 2018
Likely new School Superintendent at Education Forum

Socorro Shields, the likely new Superintendent of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, will be among the panelists March 28 for... Continue

Senior Projects keep High Schoolers busy

Posted on March 11, 2018
Senior Projects keep High Schoolers busy

Completing a Senior Project is a ritual, and a graduation requirement, for every senior at Sonoma Valley High School. As part of the... Continue

Dealing with the lifelong effects of childhood trauma

Posted on February 27, 2018
Dealing with the lifelong effects of childhood trauma

  A pioneer in the field, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris has earned international attention for her innovative approach to addressing... Continue

Free help with college entrance test

Posted on February 25, 2018
Free help with college entrance test

High school juniors who plan to take the American College Test (ACT) can get free prep help with a two-session workshop at the Sonoma... Continue


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