California Oakland teachers set strike date for this Thursday By Janis Mara | Bay City News | February 17, 2019 One in five educators leave the district every year. Attributing the exodus in part to low pay, teachers are looking for a 12% pay raise.
Around Town READMONT 2019 “Just Mercy” dates announced By Kathryn Levenson | February 15, 2019 April 30 - May 2 - Discuss the story of a young Harvard Law School graduate who finds his passion defending unjust cases in the Deep South.
City Tree removal on PHS campus to affect parking, traffic this week By Piedmont Unified School District | February 15, 2019 Only trees that would be unavoidably impacted by demolition or construction for the new school buildings will be removed.
Featured in Category PEF hosts donor events for longtime school supporters By Piedmont Education Foundation | February 12, 2019 Lots of discussion about pending construction, integrated curricula, and -- always -- the realities of being under-funded by the state.
Schools Tickets for annual Spring Fling school fundraiser go on sale February 14 By Piedmont Education Foundation | February 12, 2019 This year's event will take place April 5 at the Claremont Club & Spa.
News PHS student news (TPH) weighs in on SRO By Clarissa Lam | The Piedmont Highlander (PHS) | February 5, 2019 Some staff welcome the support, but students are divided. 49% say having an armed officer on campus would make them feel less safe.
Featured in Category Letter to the editor | Armed resource officer on campus is not a good idea By Jodi Biskup, Piedmont resident | February 5, 2019 Research shows that reliance on SROs compounds problems of student misconduct by ignoring its root causes.
California Oakland teachers vote to authorize strike for smaller class sizes, fair wages By Jeff Shuttleworth & Keith Burbank | Bay City News | February 5, 2019 District faces a projected $30 million budget deficit, but district wants to find way to pay teachers fairly.
Around Town Get fit in 2019 — and let DBFL help you do it in style! By Dress Best for Less | February 4, 2019 Find pieces from Lulumon, Athleta, Fabletics, Nike, Under Armor and more.
California Results of Oakland teachers’ strike vote to be announced on Monday By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | February 4, 2019 The union is asking for a 12 percent raise over three years while the district is offering a 5 percent pay hike.