city Tracking COVID in Piedmont | August 20 By Exedra Staff | August 20, 2021 Another uptick in cases, plus a county adjustment to vaccination totals.
California Commentary | With delta variant surging, California must require COVID vaccinations for students By Young Whan Choi | August 20, 2021 Vaccines will reduce community transmission rates, which is necessary to safely reopen schools, says OUSD parent and staff member Young Whan Choi.
California What impact will the pandemic have on early literacy? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | August 20, 2021 Early literacy is foundational to transitioning from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" in later grades.
California California Supreme Court throws out Orange County challenge to mask mandate By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 20, 2021 The state mask mandate requires all students and school staff to wear face coverings while inside.
California State tightens vaccine proof requirement for large events of 1000 or more By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | August 20, 2021 The new, stricter rules come into effect Sept. 20.
Arts & Entertainment Hardly Strictly Bluegrass fest will again be online By Megan Munce | Bay City News Foundation | August 20, 2021 Organizers of the popular music festival said "the safest and most magical musical environment" can't be guaranteed amid a surge in COVID cases.
Bay Area SoCal district’s mandate of COVID vaccine for students possibly a first for California By Diana Lambert and Ali Tadayon | EdSource | August 19, 2021 Culver City appears to be the only district to require that students get vaccinated.
California Are small business owners angry enough at Gavin Newsom to throw him out of office? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | August 19, 2021 Several small business owners questioned the expense and timing of the recall.
Arts & Entertainment Local theaters pause reopening as delta variant surges By Charles Lewis III | Bay City News Foundation | August 18, 2021 The world-renowned SF Fringe Festival is now canceled, and several local theaters have delayed reopening.
California School district extends deadline for high schoolers to convert letter grades By Exedra Staff | August 17, 2021 The new deadline to request grade format changes is August 27.