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.
Featured in Category School board approves middle and high school reopening plans By Exedra Staff | February 9, 2021 But middle school parents say in-person hours are not sufficient.
COVID-19 Statements by PUSD superintendent, Board of Education president at Feb. 8 school board meeting By Exedra Staff | February 9, 2021 Nearly one year into the pandemic and with school reopening finally a reality, Supt Randy Booker and Board of Ed president Cory Smegal had messages for the school community.
Featured in Category Inside a pandemic-era Piedmont elementary school By Exedra Staff | Photos by Julie Reichle | February 9, 2021 The district's COVID-19 safety plan, approved by Alameda County, outlines steps schools must take to reopen safely.
Featured in Category Student group raising money for STEAM building solar panels By Students for Solar | February 9, 2021 Students for Solar hosts a virtual launch event on Feb. 22 featuring local experts on solar energy.
California Teacher vaccines in California determined by location, luck By Ricardo Cano | CalMatters | February 9, 2021 Across California, vaccinating teachers has become a central sticking point in talks between districts and unions for returning students in person.
Featured in Category Special school board meeting scheduled for Feb. 8 By Exedra Staff | February 5, 2021 On the agenda: approving plans to return middle and high school students to campus.
Around Town ESS Feb. 9 event hosts noted author of “Boys & Sex” By Lou Fancher | February 5, 2021 Peggy Orenstein takes on hookup culture, love, porn, consent and how to help boys navigate growing up in today's world.