California California schools ordered to close in-person instruction after counties were put on watch list By Theresa Harrington | EdSource | August 21, 2020 Mendocino County received conflicting information from state, causing frustration in schools
Featured in Category More state, federal funding gives PUSD budget a boost By Marta Symkowick | Exedra Intern with Exedra Staff | August 20, 2020 The new funding includes $1 million from a "Learning Loss Mitigation Fund" that includes federal money for COVID relief.
California Gov. Newsom signs bill making ethnic studies course a requirement at California State University By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | August 18, 2020 Legislative action overrules CSU board of trustees plan for broader ethnic studies course
Featured in Category Subdued scene downtown as school starts By Exedra Staff | Photos by Julie Reichle | August 18, 2020 If it wasn't for the gaily decorated Exedra plaza yesterday, you might never have known that Monday marked the first day of the school year.
California Power outages hit California as school resumes virtually across the state By Theresa Harrington | EdSource | August 18, 2020 If schools are affected, governor promises flexibility in state distance learning requirements.
California As school starts, California districts try to improve virtual special education By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | August 17, 2020 Parents, however, are skeptical that distance learning will ever work for children with disabilities as services like occupational therapy cannot be provided online.
Featured in Category Teens behind Piedmont Protectors account speak out By Elena Cavender | August 14, 2020 Stories of sexual harassment and assault on an anonymous Instagram account went viral this summer.
Featured in Category Teachers go above and beyond to welcome new students By Piedmont Education Foundation | August 14, 2020 Beach elementary educators help one young English-learner with a smooth transition to Kindergarten.
Featured in Category Legal Notice: PUSD Special Milk Program By Piedmont Unified School District | August 12, 2020 Effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, children are eligible for free milk if the household income is less than or equal to federal guidelines.
commentary Commentary | How should California define student success in 2020? By Roman Stearns and Mary Perry | CALmatters | August 11, 2020 Schools will look different this year, so educators should reset measures for student success to align with a set of more holistic outcomes.