California Public school choice exists in California, but few districts offer it By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 11, 2024 Districts could view the rule as a strategy to stem enrollment decline and bolster revenue but few use it.
Education ‘Distrust, detection & discipline:’ new data reveals teachers’ ChatGPT crackdown By Mark Keierleber | The74 | April 9, 2024 As students turn to generative AI for schoolwork, educators grow more wary of their pupils’ academic integrity.
Books Bill to mandate ‘science of reading’ in California schools faces teachers union opposition By Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, and Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | April 5, 2024 CTA says the bill will harm English language learners. Advocates say the union misunderstands current science.
California California State Board of Education accepting student board member applications By Monica Velez | EdSource | April 5, 2024 Any California public high school student who will be a senior in good standing by the 2025-26 school year can apply.
Featured in Category Vaughn Khouri named FIRST Dean’s List finalist By Kevin Clark | Reader submission | April 5, 2024 The PHS junior is vice captain of Highlander Robotics.
Featured in Category Highlander Robotics qualifies for Worlds for third straight year By Kevin Clark | Reader submission | April 5, 2024 Highlanders Robotics was founded in 2019 by two Piedmont brothers and is composed of 62 students from area high schools.
Featured in Category Mediation between PUSD and APT fails By Exedra Staff | April 2, 2024 Fact-finding panel comes next.
Featured in Category Photos | 55th Annual Bird Calling Contest By Exedra Staff, Photos by Julie Reichle | April 2, 2024 Team Ruddy Duck for the win.
Education Disrespect, low pay, lack of support keep Black teachers out of the profession By Diana Lambert | EdSource | April 1, 2024 The cost of earning a credential and the disrespect they face while teaching are keeping Black teachers out of the classroom.
Featured in Category PEF’s Scrip fundraising program to end in May By Exedra Staff | March 29, 2024 Times have changed, and the longtime source of funding for PUSD schools isn't as popular as it once was.