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California

Teachers, school boards threaten to sue over Gov. Newsom’s fix for revenue shortfall

By John Fensterwald | EdSource | May 18, 2024

Opposition groups say the fix is a manipulation of the state's Prop 98 obligation that would cut into school funding for years to come.

Education

Police arrest at least 15 pro-Palestinian protesters occupying UC Berkeley building

By Kathleen Kirkwood and Grace Marion | Bay City News | May 17, 2024

Authorities are treating the area at Anna Head Alumnae Hall near People's Park as a crime scene.

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PHS students place third in UC Berkeley bioengineering competition

By Reader submission | May 16, 2024

Kudos to seniors Josephine Oesterer, Jamie Schwarz, Jeremy Tuan, Mark Hsia, and Miles Antaya.

Around Town

Longtime PEF staff, community and school volunteer retires

By Lou Fancher | May 14, 2024

For 20 years, Lisa Peters has been the irrepressible force behind Scrip, and an organizer, fundraiser, and volunteer par excellence.

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Photos | Piedmont families celebrate elementary schools at Spring Fling 2024

By Piedmont Education Foundation | May 14, 2024

The season of events has raised almost $470,000 for Piedmont elementary schools.

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PUSD’s DEI work receives rousing support at May 8 school board meeting

By Exedra Staff | May 14, 2024

Students, teachers, and parents laud DEIB Director Jean Takazawa.

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Commentary | APT says sticking point remains in contract negotiations

By APT President | May 14, 2024

APT asks district leadership to agree to mutually and formally end Impasse in order to share the most recent offers publicly.

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Kids still casting about for summer fun? Check out PUSD Summer Adventures

By Erin Rivera | PUSD Summer Adventures | May 14, 2024

Session 1 runs June 5-14 and offers hands-on learning experiences that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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Discover new skills this summer at Piedmont Adult School

By Piedmont Adult School | May 14, 2024

Try your hand at improv, benefit from life coaching, or learn about the legal system. Registration for summer courses is now open.

education

California could require kids to learn how to manage money. Who decides the curriculum?

By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | May 11, 2024

The proposed ballot initiative so far has almost zero opposition, but some are questioning the idea of letting voters — and not education experts — decide what students learn in the classroom.