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Voices | New school year, new problems: class sizes, course requirements, and too many APs

By Elspeth Grippando | 8 hours ago
An eye-opening school board meeting has piqued PHS student Elspeth Grippando's interest in how decisions are made in PUSD.

Letter to the Editor | Vote YES on Prop 50

By Bruce Joffe

Letter to the Editor | PUSD gives proper due to the humanities

By Linda Wendel

Letter to the Editor | High expectations — and AP classes — are a good thing for students

By Adam Fishman | PUSD Parent

Letter to the Editor | Let’s reframe the AP debate

By Amelie Kappes, Piedmont parent

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Commentary | Keep Piedmont Play School at 401 Hampton

By Samantha Nobles Block | September 30, 2025
Let's work together to preserve a beloved, longstanding community preschool writes former Play School parent and advisory board member Samantha Nobles Block.
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Letter to the Editor | Autism is not a disease

By Meredith Lamont | PIE Board Vice President | September 30, 2025
Autism is a neurotype that deserves acceptance and respect, writes Piedmonters for Inclusive Education VP Meredith Lamont.
Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor | Moraga Canyon development will hinder emergency evacuations in the area

By Jane Pingatore Holland | September 26, 2025
Piedmont's plan leaves no room for Oakland resident input, writes Jane Pingatore Holland.
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Letter to the Editor | PHS could use more advanced humanities classes

By Linda Wendel, parent of PMS and PHS students | September 23, 2025
In a letter to PUSD, parent Linda Wendel makes a case for balancing the high school curriculum.
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The Oakland Public Education Fund needs your help

By Maya Guzdar | September 15, 2025
Maya Guzdar (PHS ‘18) invites Piedmonters to support OUSD by attending the Oakland Grown Student Art & Music Festival on October 25.
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Letter to the Editor | Questions, concerns about Moraga Canyon housing development

By Marj Blackwell, Vincent Fisher, Julie Watters, Daphne Albert, and Peggy Esposito | September 5, 2025
Residents Marj Blackwell, Vincent Fisher, Julie Watters, Daphne Albert, and Peggy Esposito say the plan is fraught with risk.
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Letter to the Editor | Dog owners should know better

By Gary Meyer | September 2, 2025
There's too much poop in our parks writes Gary Meyer.
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Modern Ed | House- and pet-sitting etiquette

By Ed Harrington | August 12, 2025
Timeless etiquette for our changing world.
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Climate Corner Op-Ed: The truth about plastic recycling

By City of Piedmont Climate Fellow Andrew Kaplowitz | June 27, 2025
City of Piedmont Climate Fellow Andrew Kaplowitz shines a light on what happens to your plastic recyclables after the blue bin.
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Letter to the Editor | Give the revamped elementary music program a chance

By Adam Fishman | June 3, 2025
The new plan for fourth and fifth grade will give all students more opportunity to participate in the district's performing arts curriculum, writes Adam Fishman.
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