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Flower children the focus of October Education Speaker Series event
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Author of "The Orchid and the Dandelion: Why Some Children Struggle and How All Can Thrive" shared research on how to help sensitive children navigate the world.Featured in Category
Annual PHS Consent Assembly highlights real stories of sexual assault
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Drama teacher Kim Taylor conceived of the forum in 2006 after a rape in the school community highlighted the need for discussion around the issue of consent.Schools
School construction update: Steel framing, concrete footings, and “bioretention” basins in the works
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Channeling rainwater away from buildings through bioretention basins helps protect the natural environment and minimizes water flow and mud on the construction site.California
Reading scores drop in California, most states in much-watched national test
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During a decade of stagnation, California slowly narrows gaps with other states in math and readingFeatured in Category
Letter to the Editor | The Piedmont Highlander: Measure H is NOT superfluous
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Our teachers need to be adequately compensated--and this is not just a problem in Piedmont but throughout the state.Nonprofit
Voices of Our Educators | Gillian Bailey, PHS Art
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Veteran art educator reflects on critical thinking and how creativity is about testing ideas and bringing them to life.Nonprofit
Giving Campaign Halloween fun at Havens
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Witches, cats, soccer players and more came together in support of the Giving Campaign.Featured in Category
PUSD test scores remain among best in state
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Even with a small drop in PHS language scores, local schools continue to shine.Elections
