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Letter to the Editor | We doubled our contribution to schools this year

By Tom Snyder | PMS/PHS Parent, PEF Board Member, PEF Grants Committee Co-chair | December 11, 2020

Parent and PEF board member Tom Snyder says his family gave more to the Giving Campaign this year because of the many pandemic-related challenges facing Piedmont schools.

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Anderson Thigpen, Cooper to be sworn in

By Damin Esper | December 11, 2020

School board welcome the two new members on Dec. 15.

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Giving Campaign encourages employer matching gifts

By Piedmont Education Foundation | December 8, 2020

With corporate matching gifts you can double (or even more than double) your gift to PEF to support our schools.

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School community meeting to take place before winter break

By Exedra Staff | December 1, 2020

Seeking to quell parent concerns, PUSD modifies a controversial plan floated before Thanksgiving for middle and high schools.

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PUSD to hold community forum after parent backlash over upper school plan

By Exedra Staff | November 20, 2020

Parents pushed back on plan to outsource distance learning and cut instruction time.

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School reopening plan paused as COVID rates rise in county

By Exedra Staff | November 17, 2020

Alameda County announces move to most restrictive purple tier on Monday, throwing a wrench into school district's planning.

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Piedmont Top Chef Junior competition raises funds for Giving Campaign

By Piedmont Education Foundation | November 13, 2020

A total of 23 local students, ranging from 3rd to 8th grade, participated in the student-led event.

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Pearson, Swenson proud of service

By Damin Esper | November 13, 2020

Pair wrap up tenure on PUSD board.

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The Piedmont Highlander offers video tour of new PHS STEAM building

By Exedra Staff | November 11, 2020

TPH-exclusive video guide shows off everything from new classroom amenities to eco-friendly features.

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School reopening plan moves forward

By Exedra Staff | November 11, 2020

Parent club leaders shared a "Community Care Agreement" that aims to have families commit to safe practices as COVID-19 cases rise again in the Bay Area.