“Race to Nowhere” Film Sparks Discussion at Parent Forums
The screening of the film “Race to Nowhere” at Harker Jan. 8 set the stage for three follow-up discussions on the topics of student…
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Update: Intel Finalists Receive Commendation at City Hall
Feb. 16, 2011 [Update] Nikhil Parthasarathy and Rohan Mahajan were awarded commendations during the San Jose City Council meeting in mid-February. “The Harker School has…
Common Ground: Human Focus Expert Says Don’t Overbook
“It’s OK to be busy, but not crazy busy!” said Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell, a leading expert in the study of human focus. Hallowell…
Alumni Gather in Chicago to Enjoy Food, Drink and Fun
Alumni gathered in the Windy City in early January for a get-together at Sable Kitchen & Bar, inside downtown Chicago’s Hotel Palomar. Half a…
The Happiness Advantage: A New Method to Unlock Potential
The Harker School is a member of Common Ground, a coalition of Bay Area schools working together to provide parent education to their communities. The…
Kudos: Students Compete, Win Awards in Varied Activities
On Dec. 22, Katherine Zhu, grade 5, placed third in the girls’ 10-year-old division at the U.S. Kids Golf Tournament in Maui, Hawaii. She…
Research Program Has Students Aiming High in Prestigious Competitions
This story was originally published in the Spring 2010 Harker Quarterly On Jan. 13, Intel announced four Harker seniors had made it to the…
‘Race to Nowhere’ Film Covers Complex Territory
Over 500 parents, students and alumni attended Harker’s Jan. 8 screening of “The Race to Nowhere,” a documentary film exploring the physical and emotional…
In the News, January 2011
[Update] The New York Times Jan. 9 – Sophie Newman ‘ 09 was photographed for a slide show on the Eco look, in the…
Students Catch Advance “Harry Potter” Screening
Hundreds of lucky Harry Potter fans and their friends and families were treated to an advance screening of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,…