COVID-19 Parents struggle with home schooling and online learning By Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation | Local News Matters | October 21, 2020 Screen fatigue and lack of connection among complaints as parents lose faith in distance learning.
Bay Area Mayor Breed lashes out at ‘offensive’ effort to rename S.F. schools amid pandemic By Daniel Montes | Local News Matter | October 20, 2020 Move comes amid nationwide movement to strip public institutions of names belonging to controversial historical figures.
Featured in Category The Giving Campaign funds essential educational resources By Piedmont Education Foundation | October 20, 2020 More than 60% of the funds raised last year was allocated to teacher and student support staff.
COVID-19 How some California school districts deal with students absent from virtual classrooms By Theresa Harrington | EdSource | October 20, 2020 Two San Francisco Bay Area districts boost outreach to vulnerable students.
COVID-19 Nearly 2/3 of state’s parents uncomfortable with in-person classes during pandemic By Eli Walsh | Local News Matters | October 17, 2020 Almost 8 out of 10 voters believe the pandemic is still a ‘serious problem,’ and 54% think the worst is yet to come.
Featured in Category PUSD sees enrollment dip due to COVID crisis By Exedra Staff | October 16, 2020 Loss of students may have substantial impact on budget in years ahead.
Schools PEF Board, Giving Campaign Committee go all in for schools By Piedmont Education Foundation | October 16, 2020 The Piedmont Education Foundation says it's achieved 100% participation from its 21-member board of directors and its 55-member Giving Campaign Committee for the launch of this year’s Giving Campaign.
Featured in Category Education Speaker Series to feature award-winning naturalist/educator By Education Speaker Series | October 16, 2020 John (Jack) Muir Laws will share ways families can use nature journals to enhance and inspire learning away from the screen.
Featured in Category Many ways to donate to the Giving Campaign By Piedmont Education Foundation | October 13, 2020 The co-chairs and the PEF Board together have pledged to match any new contributions to the Campaign made between Oct. 5 and Oct.
Elections Letter to the Editor | Anderson Thigpen speaks to urgent issues; offers hope and vision for turbulent times By Suzie Skugstad, WildWood ASE Art Teacher | October 12, 2020 She brings deep experience in the field of education, policy, and around issues of equity and more, says Suzie Skugstad.