COVID-19 PUSD teachers among first to get vaccines at Coliseum By Exedra Staff | Photos courtesy of Jana Branisa | February 16, 2021 The sign-up site is glitchy and unreliable, but a group of local educators were able to sign up and get their shots.
Schools PUSD calls for substitute teachers amid qualified staffing shortage By Exedra Staff | February 16, 2021 A larger pool of substitute teachers will help the return to on-campus instruction, said Superintendent Randy Booker.
City Pilot COVID-19 testing program for TK-6 students looking for volunteers By Exedra Staff | February 16, 2021 PUSD is seeking 250 children to participate in the saliva-based testing pilot; parent volunteers are also needed to help facilitate.
COVID-19 School district thanks community for following health guidelines during upcoming vacation week By Exedra Staff | February 12, 2021 District officials to families: "thank you for doing your part to keep everyone as safe as possible."
Featured in Category Porn, hook-up culture dominate boys’ sex lives By Elena Cavender | February 12, 2021 At Education Speaker Series event, local author Peggy Orenstein gives parents tips on how to turn young men into good "sexual citizens".
Schools Wellness Center hosts discussion series for Black History Month By Exedra Staff | February 12, 2021 Last event is Feb. 25 at 7p.m.
Featured in Category Kindergartners return to school By Exedra Staff | Photos by Julie Reichle | February 9, 2021 After six months of distance learning, Piedmont's young learners finally set foot on campus.
Featured in Category School board approves middle and high school reopening plans By Exedra Staff | February 9, 2021 But middle school parents say in-person hours are not sufficient.
COVID-19 Statements by PUSD superintendent, Board of Education president at Feb. 8 school board meeting By Exedra Staff | February 9, 2021 Nearly one year into the pandemic and with school reopening finally a reality, Supt Randy Booker and Board of Ed president Cory Smegal had messages for the school community.
Featured in Category Inside a pandemic-era Piedmont elementary school By Exedra Staff | Photos by Julie Reichle | February 9, 2021 The district's COVID-19 safety plan, approved by Alameda County, outlines steps schools must take to reopen safely.