enrichment classes in Piedmont starting soon: Public Speaking, Debates and Personal Finance Classes

enrichment classes in Piedmont starting soon: Public Speaking, Debates and Personal Finance Classes

The Renaissance International Students Attending Montessori Model United Nations in Hangzhou, China October 2 through 8

Eighteen students from The Renaissance International School are attending the MMUN conference in China. They will also visit Shanghai.

Piedmont School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Piedmont? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Oakland Student Awarded 2017 College, University National Merit Scholarship

Forty one 2017 California high school graduates just received a boost in financing their college educations.

Oakland Makes List Of Heaviest College Debt Burden Cities

In 14 East Bay communities, college loan balances average $37,000 - $47,000 per graduate.

Oakland's Laney College Receives $3.6 Million Grant

Looking for a career in energy efficient commercial heating and air conditioning (HVAC) without breaking the bank?

The Renaissance International School Students to Attend Montessori Model United Nations in New York City in March

Twenty TRIS students will attend the Montessori Model UN where they will discuss food security, agriculture development and other issues.

University of California Clerical Workers to Go On Strike

Thousands of clerical and support workers will go on strike system-wide. The walkout supports striking workers at UCLA.

Shooting Death Reported Near 2 Oakland Schools

The shooting happened during school hours close to elementary and middle schools.

Middle School Info Session & Tour at The Renaissance International School, Nov. 30, 9 a.m.

TRIS's middle school program is built on four pillars: academics, real life skills, community, & personal development. Tour our campus.

9 Piedmont Students Make List of National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Breaking education news: The scholarships will be awarded next spring and summer.

UC Police Seek Tips on Vandals Who Damaged UC Berkeley Library

Do you recognize these 4 suspects?

When Do Piedmont Students Go Back to School?

Students from all over the East Bay return to class in August. We have ideas to help parents pack a great back to school lunch.

Kaiser Permanente Recruits Local Students for Summer Job Training and Educational Opportunities

Program allows high school and college students ages 16-20 to work in paid internships at medical centers throughout California.

2 Piedmont Students Earn National Merit Scholarships

Their scholarships can be used at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university.

UC Pledges Support for Undocumented Students

$8.4 million per year through the 2018-19 academic year is earmarked for undocumented student support at its campuses.

Bishop O'Dowd Nominated For Green Ribbon School Award

The school was also named 'Green Achievers,' the highest honor in the California Green Ribbon Schools recognition program

Cal State East Bay Grad Student Featured On Grammy-Winning Album

Mario Silva on trumpet is on tracks of Morgan Heritage’s “Strictly Roots,” Best Reggae Album of the year. Listen to him play: VIDEO.

Effort Underway to Provide School Supplies to Low-Income Students

The plan is to reach 10,000 Oakland students at the beginning of the 2016-17 school year and to go district-wide in 2017-18.

Piedmont High School Ranked No. 19 in California

PHS topped the survey, which ranked schools across the country according to academics, teachers, culture, and facilities.

Fall Book Sale at Montclair Library Oct. 17

Get great deals on gently-used books and support the library!

1 in 4 Undergrads Sexually Assaulted, Study Finds

The largest study of its kind, a new study on campus rape underscores the challenges facing American Universities.

CSU Faculty to Hold Strike Vote Over Compensation

The union claimed over the last 10 years more than half of all CSU faculty has been hired into temporary positions with lower pay.

Stanford Study Indicates School Meals May Expose Children to Unsafe Levels of BPA

Researcher finds that school meals can contain unsafe levels of a toxic chemical, putting low-income students particularly at risk.

Nearly a Quarter of Elementary Students in California Were Truant Last Year

Students who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade will be four times more likely to drop out of high school.

Hold the Climate Change Hysteria: Ice sheets May Be More Resilient Than Thought, Say Stanford Scientists

Stanford study suggests that today's ice sheets may be more resilient to increased carbon dioxide levels than previously thought.

Catholic Church to Revamp It's Teachings of the Native American Mission Experience

With the California Mission's founder about to be named a saint, the church plans to be more sensitive to the heartache natives suffered.

Is Your Freshman Fearing High School? Don't Dismiss Such Worries, Parents!

Area therapist gives tips on how to help your teen transition into this big step -- and how YOU can turn this time into VERY useful dialogue

Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

AAA Warns Drivers to be Aware of Influx of Pedestrians Heading Back To School

“More than 330 child pedestrians died in 2013 and 13,000 were injured,” AAA Northern California spokeswoman Cynthia Harris said.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.

Piedmont Has One of the Top High Schools in the Nation

The Newsweek rankings are out, and Piedmont High is in the Top 30 of 30,000 public schools.

Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.

Ticket Involving a School Bus Could Cost You $695

Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!

What Vaccines Your Child Needs to Start School

Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.

Does School Start Too Early?

Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?

The Renaissance International School Adds Piedmont Campus to House First Grade through Middle School

The Renaissance International School, a Montessori school, opens a campus in Piedmont, and will also maintain current Dimond Avenue campus.

Dear Parents: Middle- And High-Schoolers' Stress Is Very Real

For many, the pressure to do it all -- and do it all well -- is taking its toll. Simple changes can be key, researchers report.

UC Startups to Compete For $300K in Award Money

Got an idea for technology related to therapeutics, consumer health, medical devices or diagnostics? Money is available for your startup.

How Do California Schools Rank Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.