California Is crackdown on social media for kids too late? By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | March 18, 2022 “Kids aren’t addicted to their phones. They’re addicted to their friends,” said one researcher.
Education Short-term fixes won’t really solve California’s teacher shortage By Joe Hong | CalMatters | March 17, 2022 Schools are struggling to staff up despite billions in state money flowing to districts to remedy teacher shortages.
Featured in Category Latest PUSD mental health assessment finds students still doing OK By Exedra Staff | March 15, 2022 Overall, PUSD administrators say the social-emotional health of district students remains within a normal range.
Featured in Category In PADC talk, PUSD’s new DEI director outlines priorities By Claire Reichle | March 11, 2022 Dr. Marguerite Vanden Wyngaard met the community in a Mar 8 Zoom event.
Featured in Category In the News | PUSD’s work to boost enrollment with an eye toward diversity draws NYT attention By Exedra Staff | March 11, 2022 Piedmont's interdistrict transfer policies praised, criticized as enrollment declines pose challenges for local schools.
Schools Piedmont Middle School’s annual March Mingle fundraiser returns By Exedra Staff | Reader submission | March 8, 2022 After a three-year hiatus, the annual social for PMS parents is back on Mar 17 for a St. Patrick's Day Fiesta.
Featured in Category Nominations open for 2022 Art Hecht volunteer of the year award By Piedmont Unified School District | March 8, 2022 The nomination deadline is March 18.
Schools Piedmont Adult School offering new writing and art classes this spring By Piedmont Adult School | March 8, 2022 Must be 18 or older but all levels of experience welcome.
Bay Area How one California elementary school sees success after overhauling its reading program By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | March 8, 2022 Richmond elementary school shelved a popular curriculum that has been criticized for not focusing on phonics.
Schools PADC hosts DEI fireside chat with PUSD leaders By Piedmont Anti-Racism and Diversity Committee | March 4, 2022 March 8 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.