Housing California parental rights battle gets louder By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 22, 2023 Parental oversight, book bans, disrupting school board meetings, and other "culture wars" topics collide.
Featured in Category In interview, PUSD superintendent says addressing declining enrollment, student mental health are priorities By Damin Esper | August 18, 2023 The Exedra checks in with Dr. Jennifer Hawn two months into her tenure.
Uncategorized Superintendent Advisory Council to continue under Hawn By Exedra Staff | August 18, 2023 In addition to other members of the school community, six parents, one per school site, will be selected to join the group.
Books Why there’s more to the science of reading than phonics By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | August 17, 2023 Many significant obstacles lie ahead before a transformation in American reading instruction is likely to take root, literacy experts say.
California Can teachers be legally liable if district policy requires they break the law? By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 15, 2023 Policies requiring staff to report transgender students to parents could violate anti-discrimination laws, students’ rights to privacy, Title IX protections, and the state education code.
Schools PUSD responds to new California math framework By Exedra Staff | August 15, 2023 Superintendent says no imminent changes to district math instruction.
Featured in Category School board welcomes new student members at first meeting of the year By Exedra Staff | August 15, 2023 Student representation on the board changed in 2022.
Featured in Category UPDATED: PMS and PHS/MHS to present ‘Little Mermaid Jr.’ and ‘Cabaret’ in 2023-2024 By Amy Moorhead | August 14, 2023 Auditions are open to all PUSD middle and high school students.
Featured in Category Schools are back in session By Photos by Julie Reichle and Meghan Bennett | August 11, 2023 Take your time during "rush hour" when central Piedmont is full of students heading to school.
Education Goodbye hotdogs, hello vegan masala: California’s school lunches are going gourmet By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | August 10, 2023 With an influx of state and federal money, some school districts are revamping kitchens and training staff to provide freshly made, healthy meals.