After months of research, students proposed new ideas to help BUSD meet sustainability goals, from a rainwater collection system to a green job fair.
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Remembering school board director Karen Hemphill, who ‘stood up for what was right’
Hemphill served from 2006 to 2018 and was known for her advocacy for Black students and for growing the district’s career and technical education program.
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Berkeley school district explores giving cash payments to students with enslaved ancestors
A new district task force will study how to create a reparations program. If implemented, it could be the first of its kind in the country.
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Reichi Lee, Jennifer Shanoski raise most cash in Berkeley school board race
Shanoski and Mike Chang have benefitted from public matching funds, available for the first time to school board candidates this year. Money tied to the California teachers union is also influencing the race.
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A new parents group is stirring up the race for Berkeley school board
The Berkeley Parents Union says it just wants to give a voice to parents, but critics say it’s driving a wedge in school board politics.
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Opinion: Jennifer Shanoski for school board
Jennifer’s drive and organizational skills have been evident as she has helped Berkeley schools and the city throughout the pandemic.
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Opinion: Michael Chang for school board
Michael is a bridge builder who understands how to work collaboratively with community-based organizations.
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Opinion: Reichi Lee for school board
Reichi is an experienced problem-solver who will put student achievement and progress at the top of every agenda.
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Meet the 6 candidates running for Berkeley school board
Ka’Dijah Brown, Mike Chang, Tatiana Guerreiro Ramos, Norma Harrison, Reichi Lee and Jennifer Shanoski are running for three seats on the BUSD school board.
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Election 2022: School board candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your school board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2022 election.
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Our policy on submitting op-eds during Berkeley’s 2022 election
The deadline for all election-related op-eds is Sept. 25. We are limiting the number of op-eds we’ll publish.
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What you need to know about the money backing Berkeley elections
Who’s spending the most on the city’s elections? How does Berkeley’s public matching fund program work? And other campaign finance essentials.
