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Shorter exams will replace California’s annual Smarter Balanced tests
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The changes would reduce the computer-adaptive questions by about half and only affects the 2020-21 school year.College
University of California expands list of courses that meet math requirement for admission
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Under the new rules, data science, computer science, statistics and other quantitative reasoning courses can fulfill requirements.elections
Smegal, Anderson Thigpen lead school board race
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Cooper, Kelley in battle for third spot with more votes to be counted.around town
Nature journaling makes way for attention, creativity and curiosity
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The Education Speaker Series hosted John Muir Laws who entertained and educated kids and parents about how to make the most of a pencil, paper and the outdoors.California
School districts revert to A-F grades this fall — with more flexibility for some students
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The number of students whose grades are slipping is on the rise.Around Town
Fundraiser for the schools, PiedmontBOO! keeps Halloween sweet
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With trick-or-treating cancelled, one mom devised an alternative -- and supported the schools at the same time.Elections
Letter to the Editor | Thigpen Anderson is a collaborative, can-do leader with experience in education
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She would help PUSD translate good principles into productive, concrete actions, says Sachin Adarkar.Around Town
Exedra Q&A with candidates for Piedmont Board of Education
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Learn what motivated them to run, what their priorities will be if elected, and more.COVID-19
