Comparing Local LCAPs – PUSD is a LAUGHING STOCK

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

I’d like to bring attention to the comparison of PUSD’s LCAP Goal #1 versus neighboring districts’ LCAP Goal #1.

Oakland USD: All students graduate college, career, and community ready.

Berkeley USD: Provide high quality classroom curriculum and responsive instructional practices that are informed by data, promote college and career readiness and eliminate the achievement gap based on race and/or program.

West Contra Costa USD: Achieving Students: Deepen the implementation of quality learning, teaching and leadership practices in our classrooms and schools.

Piedmont USD: Creating an Environment to Thrive: Cultivate a culture of caring, belonging, and trust that will provide students and staff with the support that need to foster connections and truly engage in meaningful learning …

Is this what PUSD has come to?!

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Laughable LCAP Goal #1 for Piedmont Unified School District?

ByAnonymous March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

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