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PEN: Choosing an Elementary School
School Board Candidate Forum
PEN: How to Have a Good Parent-Teacher Conference / Cómo tener una buena conferencia de padres y maestros
PEN's 14th Annual Poker Tournament

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African American Parent Council
i-Ready Parent Night (part 1)
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District English Learners Adv. Comm.

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welcome to the 2024-25 school year

We know that the beginning of the school year can be a stressful time for parents, caregivers, and children as we all adapt to new schedules. Be patient with yourself and others, including staff, as we all figure it out. Remember our goal is for ALL children to have a great learning experience. If you do have an issue or concern, here’s a handy guide for who to contact. Or visit our Who to Contact page. Contact us if we can help.

News posts
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.

PUSD Elementary School Uniform Dress Codes
PUSD Elementary School Uniform Dress Codes

Ready or not, school is starting on August 19. Not sure what your elementary school student should wear to school? PEN has compiled a list of the uniform dress codes for PUSD's elementary schools.

Study: Common school ratings biased, often Inaccurate
Study: Common school ratings biased, often Inaccurate

There is a powerful, intuitive idea that has long shaped perceptions of American education: the schools with the highest test scores are the best schools…But this thinking is profoundly misleading. Find out more in this story originally published by Chalkbeat.