Bay Area California the first state to require COVID vaccines for kids 12 and up By Joe Hong | CalMatters | October 1, 2021 The vaccine mandate will also extend to teachers and school staff.
Around Town Gas leak during Performing Arts Center construction prompts evacuation By Exedra Staff | September 30, 2021 The evacuation of high school classrooms was "out of an abundance of caution," PUSD said.
City Help Wanted: PUSD, PRD still hiring for subs, after-school staff By Exedra Staff | September 28, 2021 School district raises pay for substitute teachers to attract applicants.
Featured in Category Results of social-emotional health screener reveal most students doing OK as school resumes By Exedra Staff | September 28, 2021 But PUSD says it is paying close attention to the subsets of students still struggling.
Featured in Category A successful launch for PEF’s Giving Campaign By The Giving Campaign Team | September 28, 2021 The town was awash in purple last week as the largest annual fundraiser for Piedmont's schools kicked off.
teachers Why many California students keep missing school By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | September 28, 2021 An EdSource report found many districts are experiencing a massive uptick in chronic absenteeism.
COVID-19 These schools use weekly testing to keep kids in class — and COVID out By Christine Herman | WILL / Illinois Public Media | September 27, 2021 Some school districts are tapping federal dollars to set up testing programs and step up their vigilance against the virus.
Featured in Category Piedmont Adult School graduate looks to a bright future By Piedmont Adult School | September 24, 2021 Maria Jardine took advantage of a free, state-funded high school diploma program to learn about her new country and improve her job prospects here.
Bay Area East Bay middle school renamed to honor local 100-year-old park ranger and activist By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | September 24, 2021 Student-led effort changed original name from that of a Franciscan missionary to Betty Reid Soskin after the East Bay icon
Around Town Walk for Wellness raising funds for PUSD student mental health center By Wellness Center Support Committee | September 24, 2021 Family- and pet-friendly event continued through the weekend.