Featured in Category School board approves $50 million cap for construction contract By Lucinda Ryan and Exedra Staff | March 1, 2019 The school board also directed administrators to apply for new state grant money to help enhance extended-day kindergarten facilities.
Schools Piedmont Middle School honored as “Distinguished School” By Exedra Staff | February 28, 2019 PMS is recognized by the state of California for outstanding educational programs and practices.
Around Town DBFL nominated for “Best Resale” in Best of Oakland By Dress Best for Less | February 28, 2019 If you love us, please take a moment to show the love by voting for us as the East Bay's Best Clothing Resale!
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.