COVID-19 PUSD teachers among first to get vaccines at Coliseum By Exedra Staff | Photos courtesy of Jana Branisa | February 16, 2021 The sign-up site is glitchy and unreliable, but a group of local educators were able to sign up and get their shots.
Schools PUSD calls for substitute teachers amid qualified staffing shortage By Exedra Staff | February 16, 2021 A larger pool of substitute teachers will help the return to on-campus instruction, said Superintendent Randy Booker.
City Pilot COVID-19 testing program for TK-6 students looking for volunteers By Exedra Staff | February 16, 2021 PUSD is seeking 250 children to participate in the saliva-based testing pilot; parent volunteers are also needed to help facilitate.
California California teacher credentialing requirements continue to be eased during pandemic By Diana Lambert | EdSource | February 15, 2021 With the hope of easing the teacher shortage, a waiver allows teacher candidates to teach while completing required exams and courses.
COVID-19 School district thanks community for following health guidelines during upcoming vacation week By Exedra Staff | February 12, 2021 District officials to families: "thank you for doing your part to keep everyone as safe as possible."
Featured in Category Porn, hook-up culture dominate boys’ sex lives By Elena Cavender | February 12, 2021 At Education Speaker Series event, local author Peggy Orenstein gives parents tips on how to turn young men into good "sexual citizens".
Schools Wellness Center hosts discussion series for Black History Month By Exedra Staff | February 12, 2021 Last event is Feb. 25 at 7p.m.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | Thank you to all who made school reopening possible By Nicki Gilbert, PEF Chair | February 12, 2021 PEF chair Nicki Gilbert expresses gratitude to educators, parents, community who worked together to make it happen
Featured in Category Kindergartners return to school By Exedra Staff | Photos by Julie Reichle | February 9, 2021 After six months of distance learning, Piedmont's young learners finally set foot on campus.
California Low kindergarten attendance creates first grade problem By Elizabeth Aguilera | CalMatters | February 9, 2021 There will be a larger than normal cohort of kids that will need extra attention next school year.