Bay Area Third time’s a charm for expanding rent control in California? By Lynn La | CalMatters | July 28, 2023 A new rent control measure has made the November 2024 ballot in California.
California California moves to silence Stanford researchers who got state data to study education issues By John Fensterwald | EdSource | July 28, 2023 At issue is whether researchers can analyze nonpublic California student data and also testify against the state in related and even unrelated cases.
Bay Area It’s hard for English learners to get the state seal of biliteracy. A new bill aims to change that By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | July 28, 2023 Almost 1 in 4 high school graduates in Piedmont Unified received the seal in 2022, versus 1 in 10 graduates in Oakland Unified schools.
City Rec Commission votes 5-1 in favor of transforming courts from tennis to pickleball By Damin Esper | July 25, 2023 City Council to make final decision on Aug. 7.
Around Town Rec Dept hosts viewing party for US Women’s World Cup soccer By Piedmont Recreation Department | July 25, 2023 Watch on the big screen at the Center for the Arts as USA takes on the Netherlands, Wednesday, July 26.
Around Town PRD Fall Activity Guide | Registration opens Aug. 1 By Exedra Staff | July 25, 2023 It's not just for kids -- PRD offers classes for older adults and seniors, too.
City The Blotter | Woman charged with DUI, assaulting officer By Damin Esper | July 25, 2023 Reckless driving, a shooting aftermath, and changes to animal services program.
Bay Area Transferring from California community colleges? It’s a tough road, EdSource survey finds By Ashley A. Smith and Michael Burke | EdSource | July 25, 2023 More than half of students who responded said they found it difficult to know which courses they needed to transfer.
Around Town Space available in PRD STEAM camps next week By Piedmont Recreation Department | July 25, 2023 It's not too late to enroll for the final summer session that runs July 31 - Aug. 4.
Arts & Entertainment Behind the scenes: California’s new arts education plans By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | July 25, 2023 Many arts advocates believe the myriad challenges of launching a new program will almost certainly pay off in higher student engagement.