around town Nature journaling makes way for attention, creativity and curiosity By Lou Fancher | November 3, 2020 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 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.