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In the News | NYT looks at why school absenteeism has ‘exploded’ in U.S.
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Piedmont's student absenteeism rates have traditionally been low, but almost doubled after the pandemic.Featured in Category
APT survey says PUSD at risk of losing more teachers
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In a public forum on March 19, APT said interim relief is essential to keep teachers from leaving for other opportunities.Schools
PMS assistant principal to depart at end of year
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Angela Barrett is moving to a new position as principal of Alameda High School.Around Town
Piedmont Adult School holds first literary salon
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Family and friends came out to hear readings by residents enrolled in "Family Stories and Memoir Writing"Education
Smet reflects on his tenure as Piedmont athletic director
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Led Piedmont High for almost four years.Bay Area
Lack of SAT testing centers in the Bay Area creates problems for students
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Some Bay Area students recently had to travel an hour or more to take the test, often to Sacramento or Fresno.Around Town
A decade later, how is California’s local control school funding program working?
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The Local Control Funding Formula funnels more state money to low-income students, English learners and foster youth.analysis
Why is a grading system touted as more accurate, equitable so hard to implement?
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Standards based grading separates academic mastery from behavioral factors but requires educator training too.Featured in Category
