Schools PHS Winter Ball 2019 By Julie Reichle | February 26, 2019 Piedmont High School's Junior and Senior Winter Ball, Fly Me to the Moon, was held, January 26th at Sequoia Country Club.
california State superintendent returns as mediator as Oakland teachers strike enters fourth day By Craig Lazzeretti | Bay City News | February 26, 2019 The district previously offered a 5 percent raise over three years, but last week made a new offer of 8.5 percent over four years.
Around Town Alan Harvey Theater shorn and forlorn By Exedra Staff | February 25, 2019 Trees were cut down over the Winter Break to prepare the site for demolition in April.
Around Town Feb. 26 | “Parenting Boys” with Rosalind Wiseman By Education Speaker Series | February 25, 2019 Education Speaker Series hosts Ms. Wiseman's discussion about navigating rebellion, bullying, relationships, technology and social media.
California Reich, Thurmond set to get involved with Oakland teacher strike By Sam Richards | Bay City News | February 25, 2019 Oakland teachers are enlisting the help of some star power Monday in their efforts to secure a contract agreement.
Oakland Charter schools are a flashpoint in California’s teacher strikes—here’s where and how they’ve grown By Richard Cano | CALmatters | February 22, 2019 Conflict over charter schools is at play in Oakland strike. But a CALmatters analysis of statewide charter enrollment data paints a far more nuanced picture.
California Large crowd rallies to support Oakland teacher strike By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | February 21, 2019 The union's asks for a 12% raise over 3 years, to offset the high cost of living in Oakland. The district has offered 8.5% over 4 years.
News Oakland teacher strike begins; rally and march planned later in the day By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | February 21, 2019 3,000 teachers walk out as union calls for higher wages to address the higher cost of living in the area.
Letters to the Editor Letter to the editor | SRO is a positive opportunity for Piedmont By Jeremy Bowers, Chief of Police | February 19, 2019 Police chief Jeremy Bowers feels right person with the right training, backed by thoughtful policies will benefit students, schools.
Schools School Board: Witter must wait By Lucinda Ryan | February 18, 2019 Fixing the playing field's drainage problems and turf and track will be deferred for at least one year.