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How ‘Karen’ went from a popular baby name to a stand-in for white entitlement

By Robin Queen | professor of linguistics, English language and literatures and Germanic languages and Literatures, University of Michigan | December 8, 2020

The popular name has a myriad of meanings -- and all of them have social currency and meaning, argues linguist Robin Queen.

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Letter to the Editor | Our schools depend on your support

By Emily Harrold | December 4, 2020

PEF board member and parent Emily Harrold says withholding a donation to the Giving Campaign only harms students.

COVID-19

7 ways meaningful activities can help us get through the coronavirus pandemic

By Mary Ann McColl, professor, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Ontario | Local News Matters | December 3, 2020

Being occupied is good for us, and its benefits are even greater when we are beset with uncertainty, distress or upheaval.

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Letter to the Editor | Sort through the noise

By Doug Ireland | December 1, 2020

Former PUSD school board member Doug Ireland offers words of encouragement and some advice to incoming trustees.

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Letter to the Editor | Our kids have graduated — we still give

By Mary Lou (PEF Board Member) and Straty Righellis | November 24, 2020

Mary Lou and Straty Righellis are paying it forward by continuing to support Piedmont schools.

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Letter to the Editor | The proposed PCA lease is flawed

By Rick Raushenbush | November 24, 2020

Resident Rick Raushenbush says the lease gives the arts center too much control over a city-owned property.

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Letter to the Editor | We need your support

By Amelie Kappes, Colleen Allan, and Teebie Saunders | Giving Campaign co-chairs | November 20, 2020

The Giving Campaign co-chairs explain why donating to Piedmont schools is more important now than ever.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor | It’s time to give

By Cortney Allen, PEF vice chair | November 20, 2020

PEF Vice Chair Cortney Allen says the dollars raised this year are essential for the next school year.

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Letter to the Editor | More time needed for input on PCA lease

By Rebecca Posamentier | Chair, Piedmont Arts Fund | November 13, 2020

Let's take the time to look holistically at how we interact with the arts as a community, writes Rebecca Posamentier.

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Letter to the Editor | Thank you for the support

By Connie Herrick | November 10, 2020

Although the race did not turn in her favor, city council candidate Connie Herrick expresses gratitude for the community and reaffirms commitment to serving the city.