Newsletters
The Slice (Winter 2023-24)
Update on PiE-Funded CTE Initiatives PAUSD’s Career Technology Education (CTE) department—which is part of the Innovation and Agility Department, and partially funded by PiE—has been very busy lately! For this…
Read MoreThe 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…
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…
Read MoreThe Slice – Spring 2022
PiE-Funded Spectra Art Program Expands in New Directions PAUSD’s elementary art program, Spectra Art, is unique to our district, funded by PiE, and beloved by K-5 students and teachers alike!…
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…
Read MoreThe Slice – Spring/Summer 2021
PiE Innovation Grant: “Equity in Photojournalism” When Paly photography teacher Margo Wixsom attended two professional development courses on anti-racism last summer, she realized that even as a self-described “feminist in…
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…
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…
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