California Sal Khan says distance learning can’t fully replace in-person instruction By Louis Freedberg | EdSource | August 3, 2020 Online learning pioneer says younger students, especially, need blend of online and high-quality in-person learning.
Bay Area Schools, unions leave parents in dark By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | August 3, 2020 Major points of contention include the length of teacher workdays and the amount of live instruction teachers should provide students.
Featured in Category School Board approves bell schedule plan for fall By Marta Symkowick | Exedra Intern | July 31, 2020 With the parameters now set, parents will learn more about the distance learning plan on August 5.
Around Town What to watch: Diversity Film Series recommends films about racism and inequality By Maude Pervere | July 31, 2020 Educators -- and families -- can access the vetted films for free via the public library system.
Elections Letter to the Editor | I’m running for a seat on the School Board By Jason Kelley | July 31, 2020 Schools that work for every student should be our common goal, says Jason Kelley, an attorney and parent volunteer with deep roots in the community.
Featured in Category School district closes Witter Field (again) By Exedra Staff | July 31, 2020 PUSD says ongoing non-compliance with public health orders is forcing the closure that goes into effect Monday, August 3.
Schools Student-led mask project aims to contain COVID spread By Piedmont Education Foundation | July 31, 2020 Three rising PHS seniors are using social media to encourage more young people to wear masks.
California State plans to release draft of curriculum for ethnic studies education By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | July 29, 2020 The state Board of Education is expected to consider adding ethnic studies to the state's curriculum next year.
education Schools scramble to teach teachers how to educate virtually By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CALmatters | July 29, 2020 School systems across the state at every level have either created their own training for teachers or paid someone else to do it. They hope it makes this fall’s distance learning more effective than the spring’s.
Featured in Category PHS notifies families of social media site reporting sexual harassment, assault By Exedra Staff | July 28, 2020 Allegations made on an anonymous Instagram account set up in the last week have gone viral.