Featured in Category Middle schoolers start Wednesday walks By Exedra Staff | April 2, 2021 Get exercise before the school day starts and possibly win a gift card to boot.
California Local assessments an option if statewide tests aren’t viable, state officials signal By Sydney Johnson | EdSource | April 2, 2021 California’s plan would still offer Smarter Balanced assessments in math and English language arts, the California Science Test, as well as tests for English learners.
COVID-19 Free covid-19 testing pilot for high school athletes opens next week By Piedmont Unified School District | April 2, 2021 The pilot program will expand to include all students in grades 6 to 12 after spring break.
Around Town Naomi Klein to address students about climate change and how to make a difference By Exedra Staff | April 2, 2021 At the April 24 Zoom event, "A Virtual Day of Action for Climate Justice," Bay Area youth can learn what to do about the crisis.
Around Town Solidarity wall moved to PHS By Photos by Julie Reichle | April 2, 2021 A visual outpouring of support for the Asian American community after anti-Asian violence in the news.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Piedmont community leans in By Amy Vallerie, Beach parent | April 2, 2021 Parent Amy Vallerie says families have gone above and beyond during the pandemic, and PUSD must also rise to the challenge.
California Some districts looking to cut back PE as campuses reopen By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | April 1, 2021 About 40% of PE teachers in California said their instructional time has been cut back, a recent report says.
Featured in Category PUSD sets interdistrict transfer priorities for upcoming school year By Exedra Staff | March 30, 2021 District projects big enrollment drop in middle school next year; using IDT to increase diversity proves challenging.
Bay Area Statewide, teacher retirements are projected at 5 percent of K-12 educator workforce By John Fensterwald | EdSource | March 30, 2021 A recent survey says 25 percent more teachers are projected to retire this year across California, the largest number in more than a decade.
Bay Area Lake Merritt Junior Center damaged in fire Sunday evening, creates relief fund By Exedra Staff and Bay City News | March 30, 2021 Fire originated in a nearby homeless encampment, fire department officials said. Junior Center staff described the loss as "devastating."