Schools Tickets now on sale for PEF’s 2026 Spring Fling Gala By 2026 Spring Fling team | March 3, 2026 "An Education is Forever: Licensed to Give" is set for the evening of May 1, at Bloc15 in Oakland.
Featured in Category PUSD accepting nominations for 2026 Arthur Hecht Volunteer Award By Piedmont Unified School District | March 1, 2026 The deadline for nominations is March 13.
Bay Area Oakland teachers reach tentative deal with district after year of talks, but layoffs loom By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | February 27, 2026 Layoffs are projected to save about $11 million next fiscal year as OUSD confronts a roughly $100 million structural deficit.
Featured in Category Piedmont Middle School Principal Karyn Shipp to retire after 28 years with the district By Exedra Staff | February 24, 2026 Shipp said serving as principal of PMS was one of the greatest honors of her professional life.
Bay Area Special education has become a flash point in negotiations with teachers By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | February 24, 2026 Special education staffing shortages reach “crisis” levels at the state and national level.
Bay Area Oakland Unified School District teachers’ union votes to authorize strike By EdSource Staff | February 23, 2026 Disagreement over pay and other issues.
Featured in Category PHS Advanced Acting presents ‘Eurydice’ on March 6 and 7 By Kim Taylor | PHS Advance Acting | February 20, 2026 The comedic drama is recommended for most audiences and explores themes of love, loss, memory, and the afterlife.
Around Town Discover the ‘Art of Oral Storytelling’ at Piedmont Adult School By Piedmont Adult School | February 6, 2026 Learn the fundamentals of story structure and presentation in a supportive, creative environment.
Featured in Category PEF welcomes Spring Fling co-chairs By Spring Fling | Piedmont Education Foundation | February 3, 2026 A season of fundraising and community celebrations is planned -- with the main event set for May 1 and a kick-off party on February 25.
Around Town PIE hosts benefit concert for Sidekicks program on Feb. 27 By Betty Rojas | Piedmonters for Inclusive Education | February 3, 2026 The Rec Dept program trains teens to support inclusive after-school and summer programs for neurodiverse school-aged children.