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Commentary | PEF is an investment in both schools and community

By Amal Smith | Former PEF and school board trustee | November 11, 2025
As the Piedmont Education Foundation celebrates 50 years, former PEF and Board of Ed trustee Amal Smith reflects on the organization's impact.

Letter to the Editor | Piedmont Play School site is not sacred

By John O. Tulloch, Piedmont resident and former PPS student

Letter to the Editor | Three cheers for fifth grade Latin

By Laura Maestrelli | Havens and PMS parent

Commentary | ‘Think Hopeful, Act Local’

By Lynne Bosche

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

By Elspeth Grippando

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Letter to the Editor | Vote YES on Prop 50

By Bruce Joffe | October 17, 2025
We must answer Republican gerrymanders in Texas and other Red states with this temporary redistricting measure, says Bruce Joffe
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Letter to the Editor | PUSD gives proper due to the humanities

By Linda Wendel | October 14, 2025
Dozens of parents express support for the Board of Ed's recent decision to offer an Honors English course for tenth graders.
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Letter to the Editor | High expectations — and AP classes — are a good thing for students

By Adam Fishman | PUSD Parent | October 14, 2025
PUSD parent Adam Fishman applauds the Board of Education for their stance on expanding advanced classes.
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Letter to the Editor | Let’s reframe the AP debate

By Amelie Kappes, Piedmont parent | October 14, 2025
A broader community conversation about balance, wellbeing, and success could help clarify what we really want for our students, writes Amelie Kappes.
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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.
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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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