California Teachers grapple with how to keep track of students during distance learning By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | May 11, 2020 The state does not require taking attendance while campuses are closed, but teachers are finding innovative ways to stay in touch with students.
Featured in Category Help us celebrate Piedmont’s graduating COLLEGE seniors By Exedra Staff | May 8, 2020 Milestones matter, maybe more so than ever.
COVID-19 SIP is stressful | Wellness Center offers some tips for coping By Amy Hazer & Alisa Crovetti | May 8, 2020 The close quarters of SIP without the usual rhythm and variety we're used to can cause our systems to overload.
Bay Area Gov. Newsom now projects $18 billion less in required funding for K-12, community colleges By John Fensterwald | EdSource | May 7, 2020 A cut of that magnitude would compound coronavirus' damage to education.
Featured in Category District anticipates revenue loss for the coming year By Exedra Staff | May 5, 2020 No definitive information until the release of the May Revise on 5/14, but all signs point to funding reductions.
California How coronavirus has changed grading policies By Ricardo Cano | CALmatters | May 5, 2020 Grading policies will vary by school district, but students will not receive worse grades than they had — and in many cases will have options.
California Big variations per student in what California districts will get in federal stimulus aid By John Fensterwald, Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | May 5, 2020 Large urban and small rural districts in California will get the largest shares of $1.65 billion in federal stimulus funds aimed to help school districts across the country weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Bay Area Early school start time proposed by Gov. Newsom not far from existing district calendars By Louis Freedberg | EdSource | May 5, 2020 While many districts would start just a week or two earlier than planned, districts are struggling with the logistics of starting early.
Bay Area Can California schools put safety measures in place in time to open early? Many district leaders skeptical By Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald | EdSource | May 4, 2020 Districts need more, not less, time to plan for staggered scheduling, social distancing and transportation before schools reopen.
Bay Area Some California colleges decide to offer all fall classes online By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | May 4, 2020 UCLA will give students the option of attending class remotely or in-person.