
Jefferson Elementary Renamed After Ruth Acty, First Black Teacher in BUSD
Acty taught in BUSD for 48 years and fought for a more inclusive history curriculum and staff diversity.
Currently reading: We Can Learn From 2020, and We Must
This episode of the Berkeley High Jacket Podcast looks into Berkeley Unified School District's plans for reopening safely in 2021.
Members shared their negative classroom experiences caused by a lack of trigger warnings before reading certain curriculum materials.
Acty taught in BUSD for 48 years and fought for a more inclusive history curriculum and staff diversity.
At the December 16 meeting the board also discussed potential plans for reopening schools. During public comment BUSD teachers shared their thoughts.
At the meeting, Superintendent Stephens and student Representative Miles Miller discussed possibilities for reopening schools and difficulties students have faced throughout the year.
Seniors were able to use the extra time to their advantage, with help from staff in the CCC.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to several shutdowns across the country. Not only has this affected businesses and companies in Berkeley, but their employees as well.
After months of continued cancellations, BHS juniors are able to take the PSAT in person on January 26.
The board continued discussions about testing, planning periods, and next steps in the process of reopening BUSD schools.
Known for being involved in their community, BHS student groups have adapted their advocacy in order to continue their efforts during quarantine.
New members Leah Simon-Weisberg, Mari Mendonca, Andy Kelley, Dominique Walker, and Xavier Johnson aim to make housing a human right.
Ranked-Choice Voting has been successfully implemented in Berkeley and in other cities and states across the US. It should be adopted nationwide and used in all elections.
In his new term as mayor of Berkeley, Jesse Arreguín must make significant changes to his agenda to become less complacent on issues important to Berkeley citizens.
After five days of contentious ballot counting, Joseph R. Biden Jr. was elected as America’s 46th president with 273 electoral college votes.
The idea that sports are a viable way to escape poverty is a curated mirage serving the wealthy. The athletic path low-income students are often encouraged to take isn’t likely to lead to long-term success.
Those seeking to earn PE credit at BHS might be intrigued by a club that combines adventure and intellect in a navigation activity.
BHS offers both a class and a club, which participates in tournaments, for the racket sport.
With sports seasons being cancelled yet again, many non-scholastic sports teams are finding a way around regulations: but is the risk worth it?
On Wednesday, January 6, a group of Trump supporters overwhelmed security and broke into the Capitol building. Below, three writers from the Opinion section share their thoughts on the event and its ramifications.
Due to the accessibility issues with taking standardized tests during the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges have adopted test blind policies. Universities should continue this after the pandemic in order to minimize equity issues for applicants.
It is easy to dismiss 2020 as an infamous year of tragedy and tumult that must be forgotten and moved past. But to do so would be a grave mistake.