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Commentary | Playgrounds are essential for children; California was right to reopen them

By Jeffrey Klausner and Phil Ginsburg | Special to CalMatters | December 10, 2020

California’s decision to reopen outdoor playgrounds draws on science and correctly prioritizes the health and wellness of our children, two health and recreation professionals say.

Lifestyle

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.

Around Town

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.

Around Town

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.