Around Town ‘Bring back the analog clock’ and other tips for helping kids stay organized, on task By Sarah Belle Lin | October 4, 2019 Sarah Ward, the Education Speaker Series featured speaker, was both funny and insightful on what hinders and what helps.
Uncategorized How the Piedmont Education Foundation fills funding gap in local schools By Sarah Belle Lin | October 1, 2019 Founded in 1975, PEF has evolved into a sophisticated fundraising organization that raises millions of dollars every year to support PUSD.
Featured in Category PHS’ Mindhood Club says ‘Look Up’ from social media By Sarah Belle Lin | September 27, 2019 The LookUp Challenge asks students and Piedmonters to step away from their phones and to be more present in their actual lives.
California Delay in school ethnic studies plan would bring more voices to the table By Elizabeth Castillo | CALmatters | September 22, 2019 As Gov. Gavin Newsom weighs a deadline extension for the fraught plan, other officials say they'll hear from some 200 districts with programs already in place.
Featured in Category ‘Yes on Measures G and H’ campaign works to gather community support By Sarah Belle Lin | September 20, 2019 Free coffee and donuts for campaign volunteers at Mulberry's this Saturday morning, 9/21 at 9 a.m.
Schools Students share thoughts on social media at first Speaker Series event By Sarah Belle Lin | September 17, 2019 Around 150 parents and students turned out to watch "Like", a documentary on the effects of social media use.
Uncategorized PUSD’s Pete Palmer keeps high school construction project moving forward By Sarah Belle Lin | September 17, 2019 Putting in 11-hour days is the norm for the school district's director of facilities.
Schools Piedmont Arts Fund draws families, community to annual Chalk Art Festival By Jane Lin and Brigid Gaffikin | September 17, 2019 A sea of color swept across the Beach blacktop this past Sunday with the return of the annual Chalk Art Festival.
Featured in Category PEF’s Giving Campaign honors donors to schools By Samantha Nobles-Block, PEF | The Giving Campaign | September 16, 2019 This year’s campaign launched two weeks ago, and already a record 277 school supporters have donated to date.
Milestones Havens 4th grade teacher passes away unexpectedly By Exedra Staff | September 15, 2019 Katie Jepsen had taught at Havens for more than 10 years.