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.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area Best Bets | August 16 – 18 By Artful Observer | Local News Matters | August 16, 2019 Music from aspiring opera stars, Rolling Stones, and Woodstock nostalgia; also performances by Brian Copeland and Charlie Varon; and reading from "Drive-Thru Dreams"
California Behind UC’s ‘admission by exception’ side door: sports, money, diversity — and secrecy By Felicia Mello | CALmatters | August 16, 2019 Most campuses said they had no documentation of how many are admitted by exception, and just one provided records of total numbers and demographics.
Featured in Category My Alzheimer’s journey: Should I have flossed more? By Phil Gutis | MemoryWell | August 16, 2019 Healthy lifestyle habits can help slow down the progress of the disease.
Arts & Entertainment Music knows no boundaries: Wind ensemble Deep Tones performs Sunday at PCA By Lou Fancher | August 15, 2019 The chamber group will present Latin Dances & French Comedies at Piedmont Center for the Arts on August 18 at 3 p.m.