Bay Area A week of student protest against ‘sexual harm’ in Berkeley By Louis Freedberg | EdSource | February 17, 2020 Students are demanding a full-time Title IX officer at the high school and two full-time “restorative justice” counselors with expertise in "sexual harm."
Around Town Celebrating its 50th year, Piedmont Scouts Tree Lot opens Saturday By Laural Fawcett, Piedmont BSA | November 29, 2019 One of Piedmont’s most enduring family traditions continues this Saturday when it opens for the season at Coaches Field.
Around Town Scouting for Food Drive donates over 7,600 pounds of food By Morgan Fjord, Piedmont Scouts | November 26, 2019 Donations go to Alameda County Food Bank to help ensure those in need can have food on the table this holiday season.
Featured in Category Parent Education Night sheds light on online hate, and how parents, students, and schools can fight back By Sarah Belle Lin | November 19, 2019 Many parents do not participate in social media, do not understand how it works, and are unable to monitor their children’s activities or give advice.
Featured in Category Piedmont High School seniors participate in service day By Exedra Staff | November 12, 2019 Organized by the Piedmont Community Church, students cleaned up streets, prepped and served food in downtown Oakland.
Around Town Venturing Crew for Teens seeks new members By Ken Li | VOA Advisor, Piedmont Scouting | November 12, 2019 Piedmont Scouting's Venture Crew hosts informational meeting on Sunday, November 17 from 3:00-5:00 pm
Around Town Five Troop 11 Scouts earn Eagle Rank honor By Jill Sprague, resident | November 11, 2019 Colby Brookfield, Philip Chin, Evan Eldridge, Max Lee and Matt Sprague will celebrate at their Eagle Court of Honor on Saturday, November 16.
Schools PHS librarian Kathryn Levenson teaches life skills in Adulting 101 pilot course By Sarah Belle Lin | October 25, 2019 Students learn the basics of independent living in this after-school program, including financial literacy, taxes, cooking, and more.
Around Town ‘Bring back the analog clock’ and other tips for helping kids stay organized, on task By Sarah Belle Lin | October 4, 2019 Sarah Ward, the Education Speaker Series featured speaker, was both funny and insightful on what hinders and what helps.
Featured in Category PHS’ Mindhood Club says ‘Look Up’ from social media By Sarah Belle Lin | September 27, 2019 The LookUp Challenge asks students and Piedmonters to step away from their phones and to be more present in their actual lives.