Cal Berkeley Football Player Dies

Officials were not able to release details surrounding the death of 21-year-old Ted Agu.

UC Berkeley Applications Leap 7.9%

UC Berkeley saw applications swell again for the upcoming year, leading all UC campuses except UCLA in the number of would-be students. More than 90,000 sought admission to Cal for the 2013-14 school year.

Poll: Most Parents Ill-Informed About Big Changes in School Funding

California Eighth-Graders Improve Reading Scores but Lag Nationally

National test score results were released Thursday.

$14.5 Million Bond Measure for Alan Harvey Theater Renovation May Be on June Ballot

Although the theater is earthquake-safe, it badly needs modernization, school officials said.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Fitness Tests Show PUSD Students Outshine Their Peers Statewide

Fewer than one in five fifth graders in the Piedmont Unified School District were overweight last school year.

Piedmont Students on Wait List for PSAT Will Be Able to Take the Test

About 20 percent more PUSD students wanted to take the test this year than signed up for the exam in 2012, school officials said.

Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework?

A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

Public Invited to PUSD Planning Workshop on Saturday

The workshop will explore the district's guiding educational themes for 2013 and beyond.

Amal Smith Announces Run for School Board

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Five PHS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Run, Hide, Fight: East Bay Schools Prepare for Calamity

Shortage May Prevent School Employees, Volunteers From Getting TB Skin Tests

Some clinics can't perform the mandated medical test because they don't have any of the required solutions

Are School Foundations Creating Inequality in Public Education?

Private donations make up some 5 percent of the Piedmont Unified School district's operating budget.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Do Piedmont High School Students Feel Safe on Campus?

A new website compiles heaps of data looking at the mental and physical well-being of the state's youth.

Is Your Teen on the New Social Media Website Ask.fm?

The site is gaining popularity among middle school and high school students, but it's also being criticized for allowing anonymity and bullying.

School Safety Tips for Piedmont Students

Here are some safety tips to keep Piedmont kids safe this school year.

Piedmont Schools Slip on State Testing, But Scores Remain High

Despite dropping by seven points, Beach Elementary School boasts the highest API score in Piedmont.

New Cal Chancellor Says No to 'P-Word' (Privatization)

At a news conference Monday, the new chancellor at UC Berkeley, Nicholas Dirks, abjured the possibility of privatization for the public university, despite the long-term reduction of state support and increasing reliance on private funding.

School Starts Today for PUSD Students

Welcome back to school, everyone!

Hall Cruising, Date Rape Drugs: Hazards for College Freshmen

Just Yell Fire has safety tips for young women heading to college this fall.

Should Students Be Allowed To Bring Cell Phones To School?

Districts have policies in place that try to balance the need for safety with the problem of classroom disruption

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

College Freshman Survival Guide — For Parents Too

It's almost time for the kids to move out of the house and venture out on their own for the first time as fall classes start soon. Here are some tips from students at UC Berkeley to help students survive that first year.

Easy, Healthy Back to School Lunch Ideas

Share your best school lunch ideas in the comments section below this article.

Does Your Child Have the Required Vaccines to Start School?

For kindergarten (or transitional kindergarten) children need polio, DTaP, MMR, Hepatitis B and Varicella (chickenpox) immunizations. To enter 7th grade, students need Tdap (pertussis booster — whooping cough).

Piedmont Students Score Well Above Average In State Tests

The district's 2013 STAR scores were similar to last year's results

Piedmont School Planner: The 2013-14 Calendar

Wednesday, Aug. 21 is the first day of school.

K-5 Enrollment for New PUSD Students on Tuesday, Aug. 6

Be sure to check ahead of time for the documents you need to bring with you to enrollment.

PUSD to Sell Seismic Safety Bonds Starting Aug. 5

The bonds will refinance bond anticipation notes sold by the school district in 2010.

School Board to Adopt New Budget Wednesday

A public hearing will precede adoption of the 2013-14 budget at Wednesday evening's meeting.

Most Piedmont High School Graduates Are Prepared For College

Teachers' Contract Changes on Wednesday's School Board Agenda

Salaries would remain at 2008-2009 levels, but teachers would get "some relief" from paying for all increases in health and dental benefits.

New PHS Principal on His East Bay Roots, Family Traditions and Approachability

Brent Daniels will head Piedmont High School beginning July 1, following the retirement of current Principal Rich Kitchens.

How to Congratulate Your PHS or MHS Grad on Patch

PHS Says Goodbye to Principal Rich Kitchens at Reception Friday

PUSD Supt. Constance Hubbard calls Kitchens "the most popular, best teacher at PHS for many years."