City Schoolmates schedule change will affect families on early dismissal days By Sam Richards | August 23, 2019 With the move to all-day kindergarten, staffing was cut to accommodate the reduction in kids. What happens on days with noon dismissals?
Arts & Entertainment In the Artist’s Studio: Lisa Scimens By Katie Korotzer | August 23, 2019 The former Piedmonter has long used art to champion important causes.
Arts & Entertainment Theater Review: Cal Shakes’ ‘House of Joy’ a visual delight but characters disappoint By Lou Fancher | August 23, 2019 Contemporary casting and costume designer Oana Botez's colorful creations save the production from a few weaknesses.
Arts & Entertainment Weekend Best Bets By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | August 23, 2019 Arts and entertainment highlights for the weekend ahead.
Featured in Category PHS English teacher makes social justice a focus By Sarah Belle Lin | August 22, 2019 New to PHS after teaching at a Title I school in South Philadelphia, Aaron Barlin uses Socratic method to engage students.
Around Town Troop 4’s Luke Hawkins makes rank of Eagle Scout By Karen Snow Hawkins, resident | August 22, 2019 On the path to Eagle Scout, Hawkins earned 43 merit badges, exceeding the 21 required.
Exedra Columnists Shanti Brien | College-bound By Shanti Brien | August 20, 2019 The many unfinished jobs of parenting leave us wanting more.
Nonprofit Voices | Piedmont is pushing back against California’s school funding crisis By The Piedmont Education Foundation | August 20, 2019 Piedmont Education Foundation says this past year’s record-breaking fundraising shows the importance that the town places on our schools and students.
Featured in Category School Board considers applying for new tobacco grant By Sarah Belle Lin | August 19, 2019 Rise in student vaping means PUSD may be eligible for more funding. But in order to qualify, they need to update their policies first.
Around Town Octopus Literary Salon to close at the end of month By Scott Morris | Bay City News | August 19, 2019 A popular spot among the artistically-inclined, the Uptown Oakland space has been host to live music, author readings and more.