California California schools move ahead with fall distance learning options despite limitations By Sydney Johnson | EdSource | June 8, 2021 After a year of trauma and uncertainty, some parents are still unsure about a full return to in-person instruction.
Around Town Piedmont Adult School seeks new instructors for the coming year By Shannon Fierro | June 8, 2021 Do you have know-how in Arts & Crafts, Business, Computers, General, and/or Health & Recreation? Call Adult Ed to explore the opportunities.
Featured in Category Support committee grants $28,000 to PUSD Wellness Center By Rebecca Thornborrow, Wellness Center Support Committee | June 4, 2021 The money is used to provide stipends to the associate clinicians who work with students.
Bay Area Bay Area health officers urge schools to commit to full-time in-person learning in fall By Daniel Montes | Bay City News | June 3, 2021 With a significant drop in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations, plus higher vaccination rates, it will be safe to return to classrooms full-time, the group said.
Education Can California withstand a teacher retirement boom? By Eli Wolfe | CalMatters | June 1, 2021 California schools could be facing the largest number of teacher retirements ever, but factors like enrollment drops should take the sting out of it.
Featured in Category School Board approves ‘expanded learning opportunities’ grant plan By Exedra Staff | May 28, 2021 PUSD to offer summer school for some K-5 students.
Around Town Piedmont Education Foundation welcomes five new members; thanks outgoing trustees By Heather Frank, Piedmont Education Foundation | May 28, 2021 Change of the guard at PEF as plans develop for the year ahead
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Piedmont Behind: Can we move ahead? By Amy Vallerie | May 28, 2021 Parent Amy Vallerie says a change in school leadership is necessary in order to move forward.
COVID-19 Distance learning led to poor academic outcomes for many students By Diana Lambert | EdSource | May 28, 2021 A year of learning outside the classroom has disadvantaged students, a new report shows.
COVID-19 Debate begins about mask requirements in school this fall By John Fensterwald | EdSource | May 25, 2021 School officials will need to grapple with decisions about who should wear masks, and when, in preparation for the new school year in fall.