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Education

Alameda County students outperform state averages in English, math and science

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 16, 2025

Also, the county’s ELA and math scores are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.

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School community divided over addition of more advanced courses to HS curriculum

By Exedra Staff | October 14, 2025

Effort to offer more options for humanities bumps up against larger AP debate.

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Letter to the Editor | PUSD gives proper due to the humanities

By Linda Wendel | October 14, 2025

Dozens of parents express support for the Board of Ed's recent decision to offer an Honors English course for tenth graders.

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Letter to the Editor | High expectations — and AP classes — are a good thing for students

By Adam Fishman | PUSD Parent | October 14, 2025

PUSD parent Adam Fishman applauds the Board of Education for their stance on expanding advanced classes.

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Letter to the Editor | Let’s reframe the AP debate

By Amelie Kappes, Piedmont parent | October 14, 2025

A broader community conversation about balance, wellbeing, and success could help clarify what we really want for our students, writes Amelie Kappes.

City

The Blotter | Dog sitter charged in burglary

By Damin Esper | October 14, 2025

Homeowner says crime was caught on video; also ALPR alerts to stolen vehicle; residents report thefts of car, scooters.

Arts & Entertainment

The Young People’s Symphony Orchestra announces 2025–2026 Season

By Satoko Stroud | YSPO | October 14, 2025

YPSO kicks off its 89th season with a vibrant program on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 PM at First Church Berkeley.

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The Giving Campaign surpasses the $1M mark, honors leadership donors

By Piedmont Education Foundation | October 14, 2025

This year's goal is $5M.

Milestones

Obituary | Maria Carson-Breber, 1964-2025

By The Carson-Breber Family | October 14, 2025

In addition to a lifetime of accomplishments, Maria is remembered by her family as a bright light who could turn strangers into friends.

Bay Area

Despite education funding formula reforms, inequality growing in some wealthy counties

By John Fensterwald | EdSource | October 11, 2025

Declining enrollment’s perverse impact: for LCFF districts, lower enrollment means less state funding. But for basic aid districts, lower enrollment means more revenue per student.