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ASB Votes to Pass Gun Violence Resolution
Thursday, February 18, 2021 The resolution, which recognizes National Gun Violence Survivors Week, was presented to ASB by Berkeley High Students Demand Action (BHSDA), and will go into effect next school year.
Berkeley Schools to Return to Hybrid Instruction This Academic Year
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 The BFT and BUSD have reached a tentative agreement for schools to return after teachers are vaccinated, allowing all students to return by April 19.
‘A public education crisis;’ BUSD Parents Rally to Open School
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Parents, students and doctors organized to show support for opening schools, despite some teachers’ direct opposition.
Animal Rights Network Direct Action Everywhere Protests Against Animal Agriculture
Monday, February 15, 2021 Protestors gathered at UC Berkeley to criticize the city for their lack of action on animal rights and encourage divestment from animal abuse.
Updated Reopening Requirements Presented at State of BUSD Meeting
Monday, February 8, 2021 At the January 27 meeting Superintendent Stephens laid out budget plans and parent representatives and board members debated reopening strategies.
PTSA Meeting Focuses on Well-Being of Students During Distance Learning
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 According to data from a recent district survey of students and parents, 67.6 percent of respondents said they or their child dislikes the lack of interaction caused by the restrictions of the pandemic.
Berkeley High Students Phonebank for Highly Consequential Georgia Senate Runoff
Sunday, January 31, 2021 Students participated in political campaigns for the Georgia Democratic Party to promote candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, who both won their respective Senate elections.
Berkeley Youth Commission Considers Trigger Warning Policy
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Members shared their negative classroom experiences caused by a lack of trigger warnings before reading certain curriculum materials.
Social Distancing Restrictions Lead to New PSAT Approach
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 After months of continued cancellations, BHS juniors are able to take the PSAT in person on January 26.
