Schools November Adventures: A two-day fall break program for K-5 students By Exedra Staff | November 14, 2025 Sign up now for the PUSD program that will keep your kids engaged over Thanksgiving week.
Arts & Entertainment Catch the PHS Advanced Acting class in ‘Noises Off’ running through Nov. 16 By Kim Taylor | PHS Advanced Acting | November 14, 2025 Four-time nominee for best play is considered one of the best farces ever written. Add it to your weekend plans.
Bay Area State finds Oakland Unified created hostile environment for Jewish students and staff By John Fensterwald, EdSource | November 12, 2025 In rulings issued in late October, the CDE also criticized the district for taking more than a year, longer than the 60 days allowed, to respond to Jewish families’ complaints of antisemitism.
Featured in Category Piedmont Education Foundation celebrates 50 years of supporting excellence in local schools By PEF | Photos by Meghan Bennett | November 11, 2025 The event brought together generations of supporters to honor PEF’s legacy and the many individuals who have shaped it over the years.
Around Town Commentary | PEF is an investment in both schools and community By Amal Smith | Former PEF and school board trustee | November 11, 2025 As the Piedmont Education Foundation celebrates 50 years, former PEF and Board of Ed trustee Amal Smith reflects on the organization's impact.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Three cheers for fifth grade Latin By Laura Maestrelli | Havens and PMS parent | November 11, 2025 This is a smart way to introduce a foreign language to our younger students, says parent Laura Maestrelli.
Featured in Category Havens Elementary School holds Fall Book Fair this week By Laura Remer, librarian | Havens Elementary School | November 10, 2025 Money raised from book fairs is an important source of fundraising for the district's elementary school libraries.
Around Town PHS Class of 2020 celebrates 5-year reunion By Jace Porter | PHS 2020 | November 10, 2025 Calling all '20 alums -- don't miss the fun on Saturday, December 20 at a venue in Oakland. RSVP by December 10.
Featured in Category PUSD poised to add Latin to elementary school curriculum By Exedra Staff | November 4, 2025 Plus: French, Spanish and Mandarin added to sixth grade elective wheel pending Board approval on November 12.
Featured in Category Grade-level challenge heats up in the Giving Campaign By Piedmont Education Foundation | November 4, 2025 Third grade families are leading the pack at the moment.