Duveneck, one of 12 elementary schools in Palo Alto, is a strongly supported neighborhood school, serving families who value education. Students engage in several school-wide programs, designed to build a sense of belonging and community. All students learn conflict-resolution skills to strengthen their interpersonal relations. Every class is matched to an older or younger class in the "Buddies" program, so that children develop both friendship and mentoring skills. The Duveneck Book Club builds character and community through literature, as all teachers and students read and discuss books that reflect specific personal and interpersonal life-skills.