Summer jobs are getting harder for teens to find By Yuxuan Xie | EdSource | June 22, 2026 Job announcements in the entertainment and leisure sectors have plummeted compared to a year ago.
Education What would get Gen Z to vote in California’s primary? These candidates are trying By Kahani Malhotra and Chrissa Olson | CalMatters | May 28, 2026 Historical voter turnout data show that voters aged 29 and younger disproportionately sit out primary elections in California compared to the general voting population.
News Carol Menz receives Wellness Center’s annual Brooke Zimmerman Award By Shyla Ranga | TPH News Editor | May 12, 2026 The award is presented to an exceptional advocate for student mental health; Menz is a district nurse for PUSD.
Elections Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | May 4, 2026 Jim Steyer is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.
Around Town Tess English selected as new Piedmont Council scout executive By Exedra Staff and Scouting America | April 28, 2026 English joins scouting in Piedmont after leadership roles in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Arizona.
Education California’s math scores are abysmal. Is it time to screen kindergartners for basic math skills? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | April 28, 2026 A new bill would require schools to screen all kindergartners, first- and second-graders for basic math skills.
Education School Board student representative applications due this Friday By Exedra Staff | April 21, 2026 Open to currently enrolled 10th and 11th graders at PHS and Millenium High.
Around Town Play Like a Girl+ on May 3 is looking for volunteers By Piedmont Recreation Department | April 14, 2026 Sign up for pre-event support tasks — or join staff on the day to help attendees and organizers.
Bay Area Gen Z reports more negativity about AI, flat usage in survey By Kate Rix | EdSource | April 14, 2026 Even frequent users say they are less excited about AI tools than they were a year ago.
health Can medical malpractice lawsuits protect LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy? This California lawmaker thinks so By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 13, 2026 Medical and mental health organizations condemn conversion therapy, which is rooted in the now-debunked theory that homosexuality is a mental illness.
Bay Area COVID-era learning reduced student enrollment in college, report finds By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | April 10, 2026 The study examined 14,005 public high schools from the 2015-16 to 2021-22 school years.