May 6, 2022 | Blog, Classroom & Curriculum, Community & Student Life, Featured Post, Uncategorized
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...
Oct 29, 2021 | Blog, Classroom & Curriculum, Community & Student Life, Faculty/Staff Perspectives, Featured Post, For Prospective Families
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...
Oct 24, 2020 | Blog, Community & Student Life
By Adrian W., Jack S. and Malcolm A. The census is the U.S. government’s way of determining the population of the country. It is carried out by the U.S. Census Bureau, which is the government agency that conducts the Census. It is required by law in the Constitution...
Oct 23, 2020 | Blog, Community & Student Life, Featured Post
by Mackenzie P. What are voter ID laws? Voter ID laws require people who are old enough to vote to bring their ID or a photo ID to the polls when they vote. These laws are only in effect in some states. The states run the elections, not the federal government. The...
Oct 23, 2020 | Blog, Community & Student Life
By Evan B. and Lucas C. What is gerrymandering? Gerrymandering is a strategy a political party uses to get an advantage over the other party. Both parties don’t usually use gerrymandering at the same time. Political parties do this by drawing the boundaries of...
Oct 23, 2020 | Blog, Community & Student Life
by Zachary B. Why Is Misinformation about the Election a Problem? Misinformation and disinformation surrounding the 2020 election is a very serious problem. False information influences how people vote and even their ability to vote. It comes in many inconspicuous...
