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19 California school districts recognized for policies that support LGBTQ+ students
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Some 118 school districts completed the survey. Piedmont Unified School District was one of 225 that did not respond.Education
Education Speaker Series | ‘Social Health: The Transformative Power of Relationships’ on Oct. 18
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Social health expert Kasley Killam will share strategies on how parents and teachers can help combat an epidemic of loneliness in kids.Bay Area
Coalition says ‘science of reading-aligned’ core curricula barely used in California
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Most districts used the same three core reading programs from the State Board of Education’s 2015 list of pre-approved curriculaBay Area
College Corps, with California’s first state-run tutoring initiative, is off and running
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Some college students will tutor in programs modeled after AmeriCorps and Peace Corps, while others will work on food and climate projects.Around Town
Second annual Piedmont Oktoberfest set for Sunday
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Don't miss the Oct 16 community fundraiser for PHS Athletics featuring craft beers, wine, food, and music.Bay Area
Education on fentanyl, other drugs often optional in California schools, if offered at all
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In Piedmont Unified, drug and alcohol use among 11th graders neared 60% according to a recent state survey. The state average is 19%.Featured in Category
The Giving Campaign team welcomes new families to Piedmont
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On Sept 20, more than 40 new-to-Piedmont parents joined the Giving Campaign team to learn more about Piedmont Education Foundation's largest annual fundraiser.Featured in Category
PHS students perform alongside local rapper at Oakland Roots game
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Miles Antaya and Laurel Minor are part of the Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra, which was invited to participate in a pre-game performance on Oct. 1California
