California School districts revert to A-F grades this fall — with more flexibility for some students By Ali Tadayon, EdSource | Local News Matters | November 3, 2020 The number of students whose grades are slipping is on the rise.
Around Town Fundraiser for the schools, PiedmontBOO! keeps Halloween sweet By Emily Harrold | October 30, 2020 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 By Sachin Adarkar | October 29, 2020 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 By Exedra Staff | October 28, 2020 Learn what motivated them to run, what their priorities will be if elected, and more.
COVID-19 COVID-19 fallout: Academic testing looks very different in state during distance learning By Sydney Johnson, EdSource | Local News Matters | October 27, 2020 Some teachers are finding it difficult to replicate in-person assessments in an online classroom during distance learning.
Elections Letter to the Editor | Titan’s years of valuable advice make him right fit for school board By Dai Meagher, retired CPA | October 27, 2020 Dai Meagher says Hari Titan has produced well-conceived recommendations for PUSD.
Elections Letter to the Editor | Hari Titan has pushed to make schools better By Patty White, Former Piedmont Mayor | October 27, 2020 With extensive experience in finance, Titan is a big supporter of Piedmont schools, writes Patty White.
Schools “Why I’m Giving Now” videos highlight importance of supporting Giving Campaign By Piedmont Education Foundation | October 27, 2020 Supporting the district's largest fundraiser of the year is more important than ever.
Schools School Board approves revised timeline for reopening schools By Exedra Staff | October 27, 2020 Citing staffing and health protocol issues, PUSD will phase in elementary school students starting Dec. 1 instead of the original Nov.
Bay Area ISSI, home to generations of Berkeley scholars of color, is set to close in June next year By Dallin Mello, Bay City News Foundation | Local News Matters | October 25, 2020 ISSI was the first institute in the UC system devoted to the study of race, stratification and societal change.