East Bay teens talk pandemic, protests and the people in their lives
Eight teenagers in Oakland and Berkeley talk about how they’ve had to adapt after the shutdown upended their social lives and support systems.
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Berkeley High School
Berkeley High students hold their fifth Black Lives Matter protest in Berkeley
The Say Her Name demonstration was held “in recognition of all the identities that have been neglected in the fight against police brutality and systemic racism.”
Teenage Black Lives Matter protesters demand that Berkeley Hills residents ‘wake up’ and take action
A march organized by Berkeley High students began at Ashby BART and ended at Codornices Park.
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Shayla Avery, 16, Ultraviolet Schneider-Dwyer, 17, and Hadassah Zenor-Davis, 16 — all new to organizing —orchestrated one of the largest protests in the city so far.
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A lively rally that saw protesters march from San Pablo Park to Berkeley High was described as peaceful and “awesome.”
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Photos: Berkeley High class of 2020 grabs caps and gowns at celebratory drive-thru
Spirits were high Friday at a drive-thru where seniors collected their graduation caps and gowns, and got photos taken.
Berkeley High Principal Erin Schweng to leave BUSD after 22 years
Schweng unexpectedly announced Monday that she will leave Berkeley Unified at the end of the school year.
Berkeley High ‘Zoombomber’ was actually recorded video of comedian
Any security breach is a threat to student safety, said the district.
Berkeley Unified suspends online classes after naked ‘Zoombomber’ enters session
The incident occurred just two days after BUSD implemented its “distance learning” plan.
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