schools Joint committee presents teacher compensation data to School Board By Exedra Staff | December 15, 2023 Teachers rally for raises before mediation begins; district faces budget reality.
California California School Dashboard released for the first time since 2019 By Emma Gallegos, Zaidee Stavely, and Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | December 15, 2023 New state dashboard shows PUSD has a problem with chronic absenteeism.
California Commission decision could move thousands of new teachers into the workforce quicker By Diana Lambert | EdSource | December 14, 2023 Next year, teachers who nearly pass their teaching performance assessment could earn a credential without retaking the test.
Education Study: Diverse college classrooms linked to higher grades in STEM classes By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | December 12, 2023 Grades improved for all students in more diverse learning environments.
Featured in Category It’s crunch time for the Giving Campaign By The Giving Campaign | Piedmont Education Foundation | December 12, 2023 Parent participation is essential to the strength of Piedmont schools.
Lifestyle Piedmont Adult School registration now open for spring session By Piedmont Adult School | December 12, 2023 Whether in arts & crafts, business, computers/tech, cooking, health/recreation, or languages -- learn something new in the new year!
Featured in Category Witter Field construction delayed — again By Damin Esper | December 8, 2023 Project will now impact spring sports teams.
Around Town The 55th Piedmont Bird Calling Contest is under way By Kathryn Levenson, PHS Teacher Librarian and Producer | December 8, 2023 The iconic event is not until March, but PHS & MHS students may now submit their digital artwork in hopes of being chosen as the contest poster artist.
California Legislative Analyst: State to face $58 billion, three-year budget deficit By John Fensterwald | EdSource | December 5, 2023 It's not looking good for K-12 schools and community colleges.
Featured in Category Every dollar counts: Let’s make a difference in our schools! By The Giving Campaign Team | Piedmont Education Foundation | December 5, 2023 School fundraising co-chairs say more support is needed -- as of today, participation in the Giving Campaign is only at 52%.