8th Grade Students Create Middle School Library
TBS 8th graders took matters into their own hands when they saw an opportunity one Thursday afternoon: newly freed-up space with lots of potential, an interest in expanding the library, and some free time. What became the multi-week Middle School Library project was...
The TBS Mission
by Mitch Bostian At The Berkeley School, our mission – ignite curious minds, awaken generous hearts, engage a changing world – guides and connects everything from the everyday interactions among students, teachers and learning environments to our academic program...
One Year Later
by Mitch Bostian One year ago this week, our school closed both campuses, in hopes that we could return after spring break. One year ago, teachers and families had just completed their spring conferences – two days when almost...
![Art as a Vehicle for Civic Engagement](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC00583-copy-400x284.jpg)
By Julianne Hughes, TBS Teaching Artist
Art making is an important part of a child's education because it ...
![Supporting Adolescents in the Screen Age](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/screen-time-400x280.jpg)
by MaryBeth Ventura, Middle School Division Head
Last week TBS hosted a community screening of the new film ...
![Community & Consent](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/inclusion-artwork-400x284.jpg)
By Bliss Tobin, K-5 Division Head
When interviewing a candidate for our K-2 Information Literacy position this ...
![Introducing Students to the Beauty of Math](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Composite-Numbers-400x284.jpg)
By Sima Misra, Director of Teaching & Learning
As K-8 Director of Teaching & Learning, I am grateful to ...
![Student Pathways for Civic Engagement](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSC08818-400x284.jpg)
by Kate Klaire, Director of Civic Engagement
Student pathways for civic engagement often start with noticing ...
![Campus Tour, Open House or Info Session?](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/chalk-welcome-400x284.jpg)
The types of admissions events that are available at independent schools run the range from tours, to open house, ...
![Find Your Greens](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Find-Your-Greens-tote-bags-400x284.jpg)
During the 3rd Trimester, 7th graders have been engaged in a collaborative interdisciplinary Project Based ...
![Narrowing Your School Search](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Narrowing-Your-Search-400x284.jpg)
By now, you have probably filled your calendar with several school tours and attended many weekend open houses. ...
![Ashoka Partnership](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ashoka-Cheryl-Davia-400x284.jpg)
In 2015, The Berkeley School was nominated to join an international network of changemaker organizations called ...
![Understanding the Oakland Teacher Strike – in Preschool](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Teacher-Strike-Eugenia-400x284.jpg)
by Kirstie Mah, Eugenia Classroom Head Teacher
Every child has the right to go to school (the right to an ...
![Intersections Art Show](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Intersections-Art-Show-400x284.jpg)
Students, ECC-8th, have been working thoughtfully and creatively to put together a show that shares the ...
![Why Attending a K-8 School Matters](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cameron-Logan-400x284.jpg)
Like many independent schools in the Bay Area, The Berkeley School was initially founded in 1963 to be a ...
![For Freedoms](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/For-Freedoms-400x284.jpg)
Inspired by the "For Freedoms" nationwide public art project, 4th & 5th graders designed lawn signs to post along ...
![A Kinder Election – Learning about Voting in Kindergarten](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Election-flag-400x284.jpg)
By Danette Sawn, Sweet Briar Creek Head Teacher
Talk and action around the election – both national and in ...
![Walkathon for Unsung Heroes](https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Walkathon-for-Unsung-Heroes-400x284.jpg)
Each year our K-8 students make their way from the "big campus" to the Early Childhood Campus in order to in order ...