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Two Berkeley schools among California’s distinguished
Two Berkeley schools — Jefferson Elementary and Oxford Elementary, pictured above — have been ranked among the most distinguished in California by the State Department of Education. The ranking is...
View ArticleBerkeley Playhouse’s Oliver is delightful
I’ve rhapsodized previously about the stellar plays put on by Berkeley Playhouse, and I am pleased to say that its current production of Oliver is wonderful. The show features 30 kids, mostly from...
View ArticleJefferson School teacher receives 826 Valencia Award
BUSD Board February 23, 2011 Recognition from Berkeley Public Schools on Vimeo. Last week Jefferson Elementary School first grade teacher Beth Trevor was doubly honored. Firstly by the 826 Valencia...
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BPEF honors three Berkeley teachers and volunteer group
Kim Laurance and Hilary Mitchell, teachers at Washington Elementary School, were honored by the BPEF. Photos: Mark Coplan Three Berkeley school teachers and a parent-run educational support...
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Kindergarteners’ wagons continue long Berkeley tradition
Jefferson School kindergarteners roll their red wagons one block to the Berkeley food pantry. Photos: Masahisa Handa Today at lunchtime kindergarteners at Jefferson Elementary School took part in a...
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Concerns raised over expansion of Jefferson School
Rendering of new library and offices at Jefferson School/ WLC Architects The Berkeley Unified School District is planning a major expansion to Jefferson Elementary School in 2013, but the plan to add...
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Berkeley school gardening, cooking programs face cuts
Preparing to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor at Malcolm X's school garden. Photos: Rivka Mason Three of Berkeley Unified School District‘s elementary schools – Malcolm X, Rosa Parks,...
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Berkeley school recycling gets back on track
Students at John Muir Elementary sort for composting and recycling. Photo: Green Schools Initiative Berkeley schools are making a renewed commitment to recycling and composting after efforts slacked...
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2 Berkeley school principals move to new district roles
Pat Saddler: moving up from post as principal of Longfellow Middle School. Photo: BUSD Berkeley Unified School District is promoting two of its school principals to new district-level director...
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4 new principals appointed to elementary and middle schools, search continues...
Cragmont Elementary School in Berkeley: one of four schools to have been appointed a new principal last week. Photo: Cragmont School Four new principals have been appointed to Berkeley elementary and...
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Kids get new perspective on plastic, make eco-art
Sean Keller, fourth-grade teacher at Jefferson School, fixing one of the eco-art panels that were created by students and are on show at the Rosa Parks School library. Photo: courtesy Ann Kruger...
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Berkeley School Board primer: Decision time for board on overcrowding
Turning the Berkeley Adult School into a new grade school is being considered as a long-term solution to overcrowding. Photo: Frances Dinkelspiel The Berkeley schools Board of Education meets tonight,...
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
BAMPFA on Jan. 28 when donors were treated to a gala and after-party at the new museum. Photo: Tracey Taylor OPENING OF BAMPFA In case you hadn’t heard, Berkeley has a newly housed museum, and it opens...
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Two Berkeley schools among California’s distinguished
Two Berkeley schools — Jefferson Elementary and Oxford Elementary, pictured above — have been ranked among the most distinguished in California by the State Department of Education. The ranking is...
View ArticleBerkeley Playhouse’s Oliver is delightful
I’ve rhapsodized previously about the stellar plays put on by Berkeley Playhouse, and I am pleased to say that its current production of Oliver is wonderful. The show features 30 kids, mostly from...
View ArticleJefferson School teacher receives 826 Valencia Award
BUSD Board February 23, 2011 Recognition from Berkeley Public Schools on Vimeo. Last week Jefferson Elementary School first grade teacher Beth Trevor was doubly honored. Firstly by the 826 Valencia...
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Water at Berkeley schools tested for lead contamination
Preliminary tests at a few sites were negative, but a new law requires EBMUD to test every BUSD school. The post Water at Berkeley schools tested for lead contamination appeared first on Berkeleyside.
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In wake of Florida shooting, Berkeley School Board approves $2M safety project
BUSD will assess school facilities and install more "Columbine locks," specialized PA systems and surveillance cameras. The post In wake of Florida shooting, Berkeley School Board approves $2M safety...
View ArticleTwo Berkeley schools among California’s distinguished
Two Berkeley schools — Jefferson Elementary and Oxford Elementary, pictured above — have been ranked among the most distinguished in California by the State Department of Education. The ranking is...
View ArticleBerkeley Playhouse’s Oliver is delightful
I’ve rhapsodized previously about the stellar plays put on by Berkeley Playhouse, and I am pleased to say that its current production of Oliver is wonderful. The show features 30 kids, mostly from...
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