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Letter to the Editor | Why our donation to the Giving Campaign feels extra important this year

By Chad Olcott and Laura Pochop | November 12, 2021
With their youngest headed to the finish line, Chad Olcott and Laura Pochop reflect on what Piedmont schools have meant to them.
City

Commentary | A lean and green pool for Piedmont

By Garrett Keating | October 29, 2021
Garrett Keating urges the city to push for a new aquatic center that does not rely on natural gas.
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Letter to the Editor | It costs $19,000 to educate a student. Here is how it is funded

By Colleen Allan and Christine Wente von Metzsch | Co-Chairs, The Giving Campaign | October 29, 2021
The pandemic brought home how much we appreciate our schools -- and how much they need our support, say Giving Campaign Co-Chairs Colleen Allan and Christine Wente von Metzsch.
City

Opinion | Choose a firm with Zero Net Carbon expertise for Piedmont’s new pool facility

By Garrett Keating, Hope Salzer, and Tom Webster | Piedmont Connect | September 24, 2021
Piedmont Connect members call on decision-makers to keep energy concerns top of mind when choosing a design/engineering firm at Monday's meeting.
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18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic – a retrospective in 7 charts

By Katelyn Jetelina Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | The Conversation | September 10, 2021
Trying to make sense of the past 18 months can help prepare for the future.
Bay Area

Commentary | School districts must start adjusting their COVID recovery plan soon

By Robert Tagorda | EdSource | September 8, 2021
California public schools must act now and think differently to close Covid-related staff shortages.
Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor | Three P’s for Piedmont schools

By Flint Christensen, APT president | August 24, 2021
New APT President Flint Christensen describes the opportunities and challenges facing PUSD teachers this year.
City

LWV asks City for more transparency in ballot language on heels of Grand Jury report

By Exedra Staff | August 24, 2021
An Alameda County Grand Jury found the ballot language for Measure TT suffered from "proponent's bias."
City

Commentary | Piedmont should tap its $2.2 million allocation of county bonds for multifamily affordable housing

By Piedmont citizens for affordable housing | August 24, 2021
The money could help fund 40-70 new homes says this group of over 50 affordable housing advocates, experts and professionals.
California

Commentary | With delta variant surging, California must require COVID vaccinations for students

By Young Whan Choi | August 20, 2021
Vaccines will reduce community transmission rates, which is necessary to safely reopen schools, says OUSD parent and staff member Young Whan Choi.
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