Quarantines and teacher shortages: a double whammy for California districts
|Superintendents argue that a new independent study law doesn't suit shorter-term quarantine learning.
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California Supreme Court throws out Orange County challenge to mask mandate
|The state mask mandate requires all students and school staff to wear face coverings while inside.
Bagpipe class offered by Piedmont Adult School
|Embrace your inner Highlander with this introductory class.
SoCal district’s mandate of COVID vaccine for students possibly a first for California
|Culver City appears to be the only district to require that students get vaccinated.
School district extends deadline for high schoolers to convert letter grades
|The new deadline to request grade format changes is August 27.
Piedmont Adult School registration opens August 23
|New courses include: Watercolor Fine Arts Style, Climate Change 101, Mindful and Positive Parenting, and a wide range of computer classes, including a free online course on using Google Drive.
Governor makes it easier for retired teachers to fill staffing shortages at schools
|The executive order removes the mandatory 180-day waiting period for retired teachers to be able to return as substitutes.
Piedmont resident reportedly runs major anti-vaccination website from home
|VICE report says the site misrepresents government data to spread vaccine misinformation.
School Board hears update on hiring, COVID, budget, and more
|Vaccination or twice weekly testing required for all teachers and staff.
PEF releases latest donor impact report
|"The Patron" will be mailed to all residents and includes financial statements, donor listings, and information on PEF's $3,015,704 grant to the schools.
Vaccines should be mandated for teachers and students, Thurmond says
|The state's top education official said vaccination is key to keeping schools open this year.