Featured in Category Theater construction continues despite COVID, budget issues By Graham Reicher | The Piedmont Highlander | April 20, 2021 The Piedmont Highlander's Graham Reicher reports on construction progress and challenges.
Around Town Middle school robotics team wins award, advances to NorCal Regionals By Lewy Seiden, Reader Submission | April 19, 2021 Known as the Pioneers, the FTC (First Tech Challenge) team is currently recruiting robotics enthusiasts for next year.
California Why mental health is the key to dealing with learning loss By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | April 15, 2021 Upon returning to campus, students won't catch up academically until they feel good emotionally, experts say.
California San Diego County judge declines to order two school districts to reopen full-time By John Fensterwald and Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | April 14, 2021 A San Diego County judge has declined to order that two school districts that were sued by a parent group be required to fully reopen by a set date.
Schools Elementary schools to pilot pooled COVID testing By Exedra Staff | April 9, 2021 Regular testing of asymptomatic students is expected to add another layer of safety to reopening schools.
Schools School board approves agreement with APT to expand hours at middle and high schools this spring By Exedra Staff | April 7, 2021 “Checkerboard schedule” enables upper school students to be on campus four days a week.
COVID-19 Vaccines on tap for California’s children, but what do parents say? By Diana Lambert | EdSource | April 7, 2021 Children may soon be eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, potentially helping California schools to fully reopen for in-person instruction.
Featured in Category PUSD superintendent reflects on a rocky year By Chris Treadway | April 6, 2021 Superintendent Randy Booker defends district's handling of the crisis brought on by the pandemic, and acknowledges frustrations on all sides.
Featured in Category Ken Li to receive Art Hecht award By Exedra Staff | April 6, 2021 Li is a founder of the Piedmont Community Service Crew and has volunteered with many other youth programs in town.
City Council waives child care fees for PUSD teachers, staff By Sam Richards | April 6, 2021 The city has held ongoing talks with the school district during the pandemic related to reopening schools.