featured Drawing on video games, educators land on unlikely idea: ‘playful assessment’ By Greg Toppo | The 74 | January 30, 2024 Advocates hope to someday make tests more personalized and, in many ways, indistinguishable from games.
Featured in Category APT says it’s prepared to strike if labor dispute can’t be resolved in mediation By Exedra Staff | January 26, 2024 Strike or not, school district must prepare for budget cuts. The only question is how deep they'll be.
High School Witter Field track repair postponed to June By Exedra Staff | January 26, 2024 New turf field should open in early February; unrepaired track will be open for some track practice and public use before it closes again this summer.
Family & Kids Adult School offers ‘Exploring the Art of Grandparenting’ By Piedmont Adult School | January 26, 2024 Today's grandparents face a unique set of joys and challenges in the ever-evolving landscape of childrearing.
Education Documentary ‘Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars’ shows Jan. 31 in Berkeley By Reader Submission | Kelley Callahan | January 26, 2024 Documentary explores illiteracy and how to address the causes; free screening is followed by a Q&A.
Featured in Category Teachers picket as mediation continues between PUSD, APT By Exedra Staff; photos by Meghan Bennett | January 23, 2024 Update: APT president reported at Wednesday's Board of Education meeting that 96% of APT membership voted to authorize a strike in the event mediation fails.
High School School Board approves extra spending to fix Witter Field track By Exedra Staff | January 23, 2024 Track re-opening is delayed until June, but new turf field should open in early February, assuming weather cooperates.
Featured in Category Photos | Poker Night raises funds for Havens Elementary By Photos by Julie Reichle and Babak Sanii | January 23, 2024 Card sharks come out to play.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Come to the Cabaret!’ PHS brings iconic musical to Alan Harvey Theater By Amy Moorhead | PHS Musical Theater | January 22, 2024 Tickets now on sale for performances this weekend.
Featured in Category PEF thanks the 1,164 families who gave to this year’s Giving Campaign By Piedmont Education Foundation | January 19, 2024 $3.4 million has been donated to help to meet the needs of students, teachers and schools.