Featured in Category School Board considers 2019-20 budget, pension liability, reduction of state funding By Sarah Belle Lin | August 23, 2019 Good news - bad news. On the plus side, the state has made some effort to relieve the burden of pension liability.
Featured in Category PHS English teacher makes social justice a focus By Sarah Belle Lin | August 22, 2019 New to PHS after teaching at a Title I school in South Philadelphia, Aaron Barlin uses Socratic method to engage students.
around town Meet Piedmont’s school crossing guards By Sarah Belle Lin | August 22, 2019 Keeping Piedmont's pedestrians safe on the busiest intersections.
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.