Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor | Three P’s for Piedmont schools By Flint Christensen, APT president | August 24, 2021 New APT President Flint Christensen describes the opportunities and challenges facing PUSD teachers this year.
Around Town Harvest Festival returns on September 19 By Amber Brumfiel | August 24, 2021 Time-honored event and fundraiser for the schools will feature carnival games, a cake hop, a scarecrow silent auction, snow-cones, and more.
California What impact will the pandemic have on early literacy? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | August 20, 2021 Early literacy is foundational to transitioning from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" in later grades.
California California Supreme Court throws out Orange County challenge to mask mandate By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 20, 2021 The state mask mandate requires all students and school staff to wear face coverings while inside.
Around Town Bagpipe class offered by Piedmont Adult School By Piedmont Adult School | August 20, 2021 Embrace your inner Highlander with this introductory class.
Bay Area SoCal district’s mandate of COVID vaccine for students possibly a first for California By Diana Lambert and Ali Tadayon | EdSource | August 19, 2021 Culver City appears to be the only district to require that students get vaccinated.
California School district extends deadline for high schoolers to convert letter grades By Exedra Staff | August 17, 2021 The new deadline to request grade format changes is August 27.
Around Town Piedmont Adult School registration opens August 23 By Piedmont Adult School | August 17, 2021 New courses include: Watercolor Fine Arts Style, Climate Change 101, Mindful and Positive Parenting, and a wide range of computer classes, including a free online course on using Google Drive.
Uncategorized Governor makes it easier for retired teachers to fill staffing shortages at schools By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 17, 2021 The executive order removes the mandatory 180-day waiting period for retired teachers to be able to return as substitutes.
Around Town Piedmont resident reportedly runs major anti-vaccination website from home By Exedra Staff | August 13, 2021 VICE report says the site misrepresents government data to spread vaccine misinformation.