Bay Area Don’t cancel summer internships, California STEM education advocates caution By Sydney Johnson | EdSource | April 9, 2020 Cancellations are on the rise and could have an irreversible, long-lasting impact on the science and technology talent pool.
California Most CA parents are worried school closures will leave their students behind, survey finds By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 9, 2020 The transition to distance learning has been uneven, particularly in providing services to special education students.
Bay Area Most Bay Area schools to keep campuses closed through end of academic year By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 7, 2020 That goes for Alameda Cty schools; and state will provide guidance on grading and graduation requirements.
Featured in Category School Board approves distance learning agreement between teachers, District By Exedra Staff | April 7, 2020 The agreement establishes a baseline for policies around grading, professional development, special education, and more through June 30.
COVID-19 High school ASB food drive goes virtual By Jace Porter, PHS Associated Student Body | April 7, 2020 School closings and business shutdowns mean children are missing key meals and parents are struggling to feed their families -- please donate!
Featured in Category TPH Editorial | Why PHS should move to pass/fail grading for second semester By The Piedmont Highlander | Editorial Board | April 2, 2020 The grading scale needs to reflect that distance learning is not equivalent to being in the classroom.
Featured in Category Gov. Newsom says schools unlikely to open for rest of school year By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | April 1, 2020 Online learning programs, physical homework packets and other distance learning methods to continue.
Bay Area UC easing admissions, course requirements amid pandemic By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | April 1, 2020 Letter grade and standardized test requirements are suspended which will benefit high schoolers whose schools have closed and are now issuing pass/fail grades.
COVID-19 Message from school nurses: Please step up to help prevent spread of virus By PUSD | March 31, 2020 Reports that some students and parents continue to hang out without proper social distancing remain a concern.
Featured in Category Special School Board meeting Wednesday, April 1 By PUSD | March 31, 2020 On the agenda: status of school construction projects and distance learning