California
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Governor’s council to focus on teaching California students about Holocaust
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The new group will host seminars, develop a speakers bureau, and identify teaching resources to combat antisemitism and bigotry.Arts & Entertainment
Education Speaker Series explores how to talk about race
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Tonight at 7:30, Allison Briscoe-Smith dives into some of the most complex issues of the day.California
California becomes first state to require ethnic studies in high school
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A year ago Newsom vetoed a nearly identical bill amid strenuous opposition to a draft model curriculum for not being sufficiently inclusive.Education
One loophole remains in student COVID-19 vaccination mandate
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A key lawmaker says he may push legislation to eliminate the personal belief exemption for students and staff in the state's schools.Around Town
Giving Campaign smashes all previous records for the first week
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The Piedmont community steps up to support schools; and PEF Board members collectively pledge $200,000 to match donations made between Oct 4 and Oct 18.Featured in Category
Walk for Wellness raises more than $50,000 for student mental health
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Over 400 entrants walked more than 1,700 miles collectively, and the event's frontrunner logged over 90 miles.Bay Area
Fewer than 4% of California students opted for independent study this year, data shows
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Only two students in Piedmont Unified, or 0.09% of the student population, opted for independent study, according to state data.Bay Area
Inside a Bay Area school’s approach to reading as a ‘civil right’
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Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond is revamping its literacy program this year with a greater emphasis on phonics, classroom discussion, and culturally relevant texts.Around Town
