California Commentary | California’s budget deficit revives state’s everlasting battle over school funding By Dan Walters | CalMatters | May 21, 2024 Public school funding is the largest chunk of California's state budget, and for the past half-century it has been its most contentious element.
California Teachers, school boards threaten to sue over Gov. Newsom’s fix for revenue shortfall By John Fensterwald | EdSource | May 18, 2024 Opposition groups say the fix is a manipulation of the state's Prop 98 obligation that would cut into school funding for years to come.
Education Police arrest at least 15 pro-Palestinian protesters occupying UC Berkeley building By Kathleen Kirkwood and Grace Marion | Bay City News | May 17, 2024 Authorities are treating the area at Anna Head Alumnae Hall near People's Park as a crime scene.
Featured in Category PHS students place third in UC Berkeley bioengineering competition By Reader submission | May 16, 2024 Kudos to seniors Josephine Oesterer, Jamie Schwarz, Jeremy Tuan, Mark Hsia, and Miles Antaya.
Around Town Longtime PEF staff, community and school volunteer retires By Lou Fancher | May 14, 2024 For 20 years, Lisa Peters has been the irrepressible force behind Scrip, and an organizer, fundraiser, and volunteer par excellence.
Featured in Category Photos | Piedmont families celebrate elementary schools at Spring Fling 2024 By Piedmont Education Foundation | May 14, 2024 The season of events has raised almost $470,000 for Piedmont elementary schools.
Featured in Category PUSD’s DEI work receives rousing support at May 8 school board meeting By Exedra Staff | May 14, 2024 Students, teachers, and parents laud DEIB Director Jean Takazawa.
Uncategorized Commentary | APT says sticking point remains in contract negotiations By APT President | May 14, 2024 APT asks district leadership to agree to mutually and formally end Impasse in order to share the most recent offers publicly.
Around Town Kids still casting about for summer fun? Check out PUSD Summer Adventures By Erin Rivera | PUSD Summer Adventures | May 14, 2024 Session 1 runs June 5-14 and offers hands-on learning experiences that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
Featured in Category Discover new skills this summer at Piedmont Adult School By Piedmont Adult School | May 14, 2024 Try your hand at improv, benefit from life coaching, or learn about the legal system. Registration for summer courses is now open.