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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 ArticleCar hits school bus in Berkeley; no injuries
A motorist who ran a red light at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Dwight Way this morning struck a school bus with four students inside. None of the students on Bus 25 were injured and were...
View ArticleOxford Elementary school employee killed in drive-by
A 33-year old woman who worked for the Berkeley Unified School District was killed in a drive-by shooting Monday night as she walked by an Oakland park. Beatrice Burton, who worked at Oxford Elementary...
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Berkeley schools see new appointments at the top
Audrey Amos: newly appointed principal at John Muir Elementary School It’s like a game of musical chairs at Berkeley schools right now, as a group of new faces move into top positions following the...
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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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Oxford Principal to Thousand Oaks amid district shuffle
Jennifer Corn: the newly named Principal of Thousand Oaks Elementary School. Photo: BUSD Update, 4:02 p.m.: The Principal of LeConte Elementary School announced she is resigning shortly after this...
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District announces new principals for LeConte, Oxford
Le Conte Elementary School. Photo: BUSD. New principal appointments have been made for Berkeley’s LeConte and Oxford elementary schools. Elizabeth (“Beth”) Rhine will assume the role of principal at...
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Oxford Elementary School celebrates 100th birthday
Oxford Elementary, here seen in a former age, is celebrating its Centennial this weekend Oxford Elementary School is not letting its 100th birthday go by unnoticed. Two big celebratory events have been...
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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...
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Major renovations to Oxford Elementary School on the horizon
Students will be relocated for the year of renovations. The community can hear about the modernization plans at a meeting tonight. The post Major renovations to Oxford Elementary School on the horizon...
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BUSD approves $27 million Oxford School reconstruction
The construction project, one of BUSD's largest in years, will be funded by Measure I revenue. The post BUSD approves $27 million Oxford School reconstruction appeared first on Berkeleyside.
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...
View ArticleOxford Elementary School celebrates 100th birthday
Oxford Elementary School is not letting its 100th birthday go by unnoticed. Two big celebratory events have been planned this weekend to mark the occasion — and all current families, alumni, teachers,...
View ArticleCar hits school bus in Berkeley; no injuries
NEWS BRIEF: A motorist who ran a red light at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Dwight Way this morning struck a school bus with four students inside. None of the students on Bus 25 were injured...
View ArticleOxford Elementary school employee killed in drive-by
A 33-year-old woman who worked for the Berkeley Unified School District was killed in a drive-by shooting Monday night as she walked by an Oakland park. Beatrice Burton, who worked at Oxford Elementary...
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Berkeley schools see new appointments at the top
It’s like a game of musical chairs at Berkeley schools right now, as a group of new faces move into top positions following the departure of key personnel. John Muir and Oxford Elementary schools, King...
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