Schools PUSD teachers and staff head to class for annual professional development By Sarah Belle Lin | August 20, 2019 Each fall, staff come together to get inspired all over again -- with a new outlook and a fresh vision for the year.
Nonprofit Voices | Piedmont is pushing back against California’s school funding crisis By The Piedmont Education Foundation | August 20, 2019 Piedmont Education Foundation says this past year’s record-breaking fundraising shows the importance that the town places on our schools and students.
Featured in Category Construction continues as instruction begins By Sarah Belle Lin | August 20, 2019 Hilly terrain is a challenge, but new high school STEAM building is taking shape on schedule.
Featured in Category School Board considers applying for new tobacco grant By Sarah Belle Lin | August 19, 2019 Rise in student vaping means PUSD may be eligible for more funding. But in order to qualify, they need to update their policies first.
Schools PEF presents school district with $3 million check By Exedra Staff | August 16, 2019 The annual Giving Campaign raises money to keep class sizes small, provide classroom aides and counselors, and more.
Bay Area California charter, private schools report lower vaccination rates than traditional public schools By Diana Lambert + Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | August 16, 2019 Dramatic decrease in vaccination rates followed 2016 law that banned the so-called personal belief exemption that allowed parents to opt their children out of vaccinations.
California Commentary | Property tax measure altered By Dan Walters | CALmatters | August 15, 2019 Sponsors of a 2020 ballot measure to increase property taxes on commercial real estate withdrew it this week and launched a revised version.
California California education officials say ethnic studies plan “falls short,” needs work By Elizabeth Castillo | CALmatters | August 14, 2019 Education officials hit pause on a high school ethnic studies plan after receiving thousands of suggestions and complaints.
Schools Snapshots: Back to school By Julie Reichle | August 13, 2019 For incoming Kindergarteners and their parents, the first day of school is always a big milestone.
City Construction-related traffic, frayed nerves, safety concerns prompt changes to parking, student pick-up times By Sam Richards | August 9, 2019 PMS pick-up time is now 1:30-3:30, with NO parking for unattended vehicles; only 10 min parking from 8:30-1:30 and 3:30-6:00.