Uncategorized Oakland Unified to restrict screen time next school year By EdSource Staff | September 25, 2026 The move follows in the footsteps of a recent LA Unified decision.
California Growing pains for transitional kindergarten one year into full expansion By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | September 21, 2026 Some schools still face challenges in offering developmentally appropriate classrooms with sufficient staffing and facilities.
Featured in Category Photos | High school spirit on display for Homecoming weekend By Photos by Julie Reichle | September 18, 2026 Highlanders awash in purple on Friday morning.
Arts & Entertainment PMS to present ‘Frozen JR.’ By Amy Moorhead | PMS/PHS Musicals | September 18, 2026 The show runs from October 23 - 25.
Around Town Piedmont Makers launches the FIRST Tech Challenge season By Piedmont Makers | September 18, 2026 The gathering was held on September 12 at the group's new community robotics and maker space on 10th Street in Oakland.
Around Town AI doc screening, community talk moderated by Bloomberg’s Emily Chang on Sept. 26 By Dave McMurtry | Piedmont Makers | September 16, 2026 After a screening of "The AI Doc", local AI leaders from Anthropic, Microsoft and Meta will explore the question “AI: Will It Save or End the World?” at the Alan Harvey Theater.
Featured in Category PUSD: Notice of public hearing regarding textbooks, instructional materials By Piedmont Unified School District | September 15, 2026 The hearing will be conducted at the Board of Education's September 23 regular meeting.
Schools PHS Class of 2027 kicks off final year of high school at Hampton Field By Charlotte Ero, reader submission | September 15, 2026 Seniors took over Hampton Field on September 4 for a day of fun and games.
Arts & Entertainment PHS, MHS students encouraged to audition for high school musical ‘The Music Man’ By Amy Moorhead | PHS | September 15, 2026 Online audition submissions are due week of September 22.
Education What parents should know about teens’ reliance on AI for mental health support By Mallika Seshadri and Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | September 12, 2026 More regulation is on the way — even while experts say the future likely involves a combination of in-person care and AI chatbots.