Lifestyle PHS teens donate to sexual assault survivors mentoring program By Laine Avagliano | October 12, 2021 The young women also hope to educate the community about sexual exploitation and the importance of empowerment.
Around Town Trio of Giving Campaign events highlight Piedmont’s support for schools By The Giving Campaign Team | October 12, 2021 New community members, major donors, and PUSD alumni come together to support the Giving Campaign.
California 770 new laws coming to California By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | October 11, 2021 The governor has signed 770 new California laws and vetoed 66. Here’s a look at what’s coming in the Golden State.
California Governor’s council to focus on teaching California students about Holocaust By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 8, 2021 The new group will host seminars, develop a speakers bureau, and identify teaching resources to combat antisemitism and bigotry.
Arts & Entertainment Education Speaker Series explores how to talk about race By Lou Fancher | October 8, 2021 Tonight at 7:30, Allison Briscoe-Smith dives into some of the most complex issues of the day.
California California becomes first state to require ethnic studies in high school By John Fensterwald | EdSource | October 8, 2021 A year ago Newsom vetoed a nearly identical bill amid strenuous opposition to a draft model curriculum for not being sufficiently inclusive.
Education One loophole remains in student COVID-19 vaccination mandate By Joe Hong | CalMatters | October 6, 2021 A key lawmaker says he may push legislation to eliminate the personal belief exemption for students and staff in the state's schools.
Around Town Giving Campaign smashes all previous records for the first week By The Giving Campaign Team | October 5, 2021 The Piedmont community steps up to support schools; and PEF Board members collectively pledge $200,000 to match donations made between Oct 4 and Oct 18.
Featured in Category Walk for Wellness raises more than $50,000 for student mental health By Wellness Center Support Committee | October 5, 2021 Over 400 entrants walked more than 1,700 miles collectively, and the event's frontrunner logged over 90 miles.
Bay Area Fewer than 4% of California students opted for independent study this year, data shows By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | October 5, 2021 Only two students in Piedmont Unified, or 0.09% of the student population, opted for independent study, according to state data.