California New law inspired by ex-lawmaker’s DUI adds to alcohol education in California schools By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | December 31, 2024 In addition to the required instruction about alcohol, narcotics and other dangerous drugs, this bill would require additional education about the short- and long-term harms of excessive drinking.
California A new California law prevents schools from requiring teachers to ‘out’ LGBTQ students By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | December 28, 2024 Law says teachers are not gender police and can't be fired for not being a "snitch."
Featured in Category PUSD proposes updating some high school course offerings By Exedra Staff | December 13, 2024 Recommendations include a new AP Physics class and Honors designations for upper level performing arts classes.
Featured in Category School Board approves dual enrollment proposal with Peralta Colleges By Exedra Staff | December 13, 2024 First step in exploring ways to offer some students college-level classes while still in high school.
Featured in Category Registration now open for Piedmont Adult School spring session By Piedmont Adult School | December 10, 2024 New classes include: Asian sweets and desserts, poetry, meditation, salsa dancing, and more.
Schools What’s at stake for Piedmont schools? Bridging the budget gap By Monika Riddle | Giving Campaign | December 10, 2024 Measure P provides some financial relief, but community donations are critical to preserving excellence in our schools.
Featured in Category Cross Country | Piedmont qualifies three to CIF championships By Damin Esper | November 26, 2024 Sophomores Amalia Gray, Sebastien Swain and Leighton Mand will compete in Fresno on November 30.
Featured in Category PHS to present fall dance concert ‘Spaces’ on Dec. 7 By Amy Moorhead | November 26, 2024 Two 45-minute performances on the same night; free for elementary and younger students.
Around Town Highlander Robotics hosts The Great Gingerbread Build FUNdraiser on Dec. 12 By Highlanders Robotics | November 25, 2024 Festive evening for the grownups at Community Hall benefits Highlanders Robotics FRC Team 8033.
Featured in Category Piedmont Education Foundation’s Giving Campaign launches ‘Pop Up Participation’ challenge By Monika Riddle | November 19, 2024 If 75% of families participate in the Campaign, the entire town will enjoy a community-wide pajama day.