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Berkeley school board considering move away from at-large elections
A private legal memo — inadvertently posted on a school board meeting agenda — advised the board on the legal risks of keeping its at-large election system.
Ka’Dijah Brown, 30, is the Berkeley school board’s youngest president ever
Ka’Dijah Brown, the board’s leader since December, shared her views on racism in Berkeley schools and decisions the board could have made differently.
Former Berkeley High teacher Matthew Bissell tried to dodge being served with sexual assault lawsuit, source says
Matthew Bissell was finally served on Aug. 19, two months after the lawsuit was initially filed.
Berkeley Unified will settle suit claiming it failed students with reading disorders
Berkeley Unified has agreed to settle a 2017 lawsuit alleging it failed to provide an appropriate education for students with dyslexia.
Distance learning equity, student safety are critical issues for Berkeley School Board candidates
In a race with no incumbents, six candidates are running to fill two seats during an academic year upended by COVID-19.
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Election 2020: School Board candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election: Laura Babitt, Jose Luis Bedolla, Esfandiar Imani, Michael Chang and Ana Vasudeo.
Election 2020: Who is Jose Luis Bedolla?
Meet Jose Luis Bedolla, one of six Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Ana Vasudeo?
Meet Ana Vasudeo, one of six Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Laura Babitt?
Meet Laura Babitt, one of six Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Michael Chang?
Meet Michael Chang, one of six Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Esfandiar Imani?
Meet Esfandiar Imani, one of six Berkeley School Board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
