Why Are Teachers Being Re-assigned After School Starts?
Why Are Teachers Being Re-assigned After School Starts?

We know this has been a tough beginning of the school year for PUSD families whose students are enrolled in schools that have lower enrollment than projected.  Projecting how many students will show up at the beginning of the next school year can be challenging on a typical year, but it was especially challenging this year as families were displaced by the fires.  Here’s an explanation of what’s happening, why teachers were moved, and what parents can do.

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Back-to-School Etiquette - for Parents
Back-to-School Etiquette - for Parents

The beginning of the school year, even more than New Year’s, feels like time for a fresh start. Parents and caregivers as well as students are looking forward to connecting in person and feeling once more (or for the first time!) like part of a school community.… Here are a few pointers for putting your best foot forward when you set foot on campus.

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