Education California school libraries blindsided by ‘catastrophic’ state budget cut By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | June 30, 2026 The budget cut $5.5 million for school libraries, which pays online fees for student research materials in public schools across the state.
California Could early education bring down rising costs to serve California students with disabilities? By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | June 23, 2026 Only 1 in 3 students with disabilities receive their preschool education in a classroom with their non-disabled peers.
Careers There are 2 types of grade inflation. Students’ learning and earnings are at risk By Chad Aldeman | The74 | June 19, 2026 New research finds giving a D rather than an F can help — but pumping up averages lowers graduation rates, college attainment, and future income.
Schools New PHS suggestion box elevates student voices By Nancy Beechem | reader submission | June 16, 2026 PHS junior Raffaello Banin leads a team of students to review suggestions and turn them into action.
Featured in Category Photos | Graduation Day 2026 By Photos by Meghan Bennett | June 5, 2026 MHS and PHS seniors completed their K-12 journey this week.
Education Piedmont says yes to parcel tax extension By Exedra staff and Dan McMenamin | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | June 4, 2026 Voters appear to reject funding measures in two other Alameda County school districts.
Featured in Category Adult School celebrates long-time exercise instructor By Piedmont Adult School | June 3, 2026 Jacqui Birdsong-James has been part of the Piedmont Adult School community for nearly 50 years.
Bay Area California’s next governor to tackle major education decisions By Diana Lambert | EdSource | June 2, 2026 New superintendent of public instruction may have a reduced role.
Featured in Category PHS honors 2026 Senior Awards recipients By Photos by Julie Reichle | May 28, 2026 Updated with music department awards that were announced at the May 21 Spring Concert.
Education National teachers union president calls for screen bans, AI limits in schools By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | May 28, 2026 The plan includes prohibiting AI use by elementary students and chatbots for all students under 16 years of age.