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Schools

Lowell High School closed due to coronavirus concern

By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | March 6, 2020

A student, who is not suspected of having the virus but whose relative is being treated for novel coronavirus, is now in self-quarantine.

PMS student named National Geographic GeoBee state semifinalist

By Exedra Staff | March 5, 2020

Nate McKenzie has been a geography whiz since preschool. The state competition will be held in Fresno on Mar.

School bonds usually are a cinch in California — what happened this time?

By Richard Cano | CALmatters | March 5, 2020

For 20 years, Californians have routinely supported school bonds, but this time but this time the returns aren't looking so positive.

PHS choir/music teacher abruptly steps down

By Exedra Staff | March 3, 2020

Quinsaat's unexpected departure has thrown the program into disarray.

School Board recap: New tobacco use initiative, digital citizenship, and more

By Sarah Belle Lin | March 2, 2020

At the Feb 26 meeting, Board members heard good news about a new grant from Alameda County to combat tobacco use and vaping and learned more about how the district is educating parents and students about tech use.

Schools

PUSD shares coronavirus prep plan with parents

By Piedmont Unified School District | February 28, 2020

Although there are currently no confirmed cases of the virus on campus or in Alameda County, the District is taking precautions and preparing for the possibility.

California

The developer bonus tucked into the school bond on your ballot

By Matt Levin | CALmatters | February 24, 2020

Prop 13 on the March 3, 2020 ballot is a proposed $15 billion bond for school facilities across CA -- which also has a tiny provision that developers love.