In the midst of a challenging year, students petition for relief
|
A Piedmont Highlander editorial starkly outlines the stresses high school students are facing in finals week.
California
California governor takes steps toward expanding transitional kindergarten
|
Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget plan, released Friday, includes some $650 million in funding for child development and early education.COVID-19
Quick Guide: How does Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ‘Safe Schools for All’ plan work?
|
The following answers some key questions on how the plan is intended to operate.around town
A ‘full, layered, textured’ story: Being Black in Piedmont today
|
Part 3 of an Exedra series on race in Piedmont presents the views of several Black members of the community, including the first Black member of the Board of Education, a student at Millennium High School, and the city's police chief.Featured in Category
PUSD principals grateful for the Giving Campaign
|
The campaign has so far raised over $2.8 million from 1,040 families, closing in on its $3 million goal.COVID-19
California teachers’ unions affirm opposition to opening schools without more safety precautions
|
Their opposition comes amid rising frustration among many parents with the seemingly endless days of distance learning.California
One more challenge for California teachers in distance learning: All new science curriculum
|
One district has piloted new science materials for all students, and has been phasing in an online curriculum.Featured in Category
Student mental health screening reveals concerning data
|
School Board gets sobering update from surveys and also hears proposals for new high school classes, approves MOU with Makers, and approves financials.Featured in Category
The final days of the Giving Campaign
|
The Campaign has raised over $2.7 million so far, very close to the $3 million goal.Schools
Letter to the Editor | We doubled our contribution to schools this year
|
Parent and PEF board member Tom Snyder says his family gave more to the Giving Campaign this year because of the many pandemic-related challenges facing Piedmont schools.Featured in Category
