In Our Middle Schools
The Slice – Spring 2023
PiE-Funded Innovation Grants Awarded Since 1987, PiE has awarded $1.4 million to PAUSD teachers, staff, and affiliated PAUSD groups for innovative and collaborative projects that benefit multiple classes, grades, and schools. The Innovation Grants committee, composed of current and former PiE Board members, takes equity, reach, sustainability, replicability, collaboration, and future impact into account when…
Read MoreThe Slice – Fall 2022
Spotlight on PAPiE Volunteers It’s that time of year! Our PiE “Rally Days” are taking place this week throughout PAUSD. Spirited PiE volunteers in bright blue PiE shirts and caps are encouraging every PAUSD parent to pledge or donate to PiE before our Challenge Grant ends on Nov 14. So who, exactly, are the PiE…
Read MoreVideo: PiE’s Musical Impact
PiE funds music education in PAUSD schools. Hear why Hoover parent Mabel appreciates the instruction her children receive in school. It’s only possible with PiE!
Read MoreThe Slice – Winter 2021-22
PiE-Funded Short Story Dispenser Inspires Fletcher Students The first time Fletcher Librarian Kristen Lee saw a Short Story Dispenser at Greene Middle School, on loan from the Palo Alto City Library, she got very excited and asked if Fletcher could borrow it next. Students could press a button, and the machine would print out a…
Read MoreNavigating the Return to Campus: Tips, Expectations, and Answers
PiE and CASSY (Counseling and Support Services for Youth) held webinars with information on how best to navigate the return to campus. Many of our students have spent very little or no time on campus this past year and it will take some adjustment to being back. Even those who were back on campus may…
Read MorePalo Alto Partners in Education (PiE) gives $4.875 Million to Palo Alto Public Schools
Community continues outpouring of support for nonprofit foundation powered by parent volunteers. (May 10, 2021) PALO ALTO, CA – Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE), announced they will give $4.875 million to the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) for use in the 2021-22 school year. PiE also awarded $35,913 in Innovation Grants during the…
Read MoreThe Slice – Winter 2020/21
Supporting Wellness in Difficult Times Wellness and support continues to be a core priority for PiE funding. This year has demonstrated just how important it is to provide wellness support through our schools. All PAUSD staff have been trained to identify students who are struggling with mental or emotional health issues and connect them to…
Read MoreThe Slice – Spring/Summer 2020
Practicing What They Teach: PiE-funded teachers demonstrate resilience, innovation, collaboration, and creativity With school campuses closed, and students now learning from home, teachers, counselors, and staff for all grade levels and disciplines have taken on the challenge of bringing meaningful learning opportunities into a virtual environment. We bring you a sampling of how PiE-funded staff…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Relief for Palo Alto Families
If you would like to help Palo Alto families who are struggling due to the COVID-19 health crisis, PiE encourages you to donate to local organizations positioned to meet that challenge. Below are a few suggestions of reputable nonprofit organizations. Please click on the names below to be directed to each of their websites: Palo…
Read MoreThe Slice – Winter 2018
Music education is superfood for the brain, enhancing brain development, focus, and decision-making. Students, even at early grade levels, also benefit from social awareness and the enhanced listening and motor skills developed by participating in group music learning. Donations to PiE help fund excellence in education through K-12 music instruction at every school in the…
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