Willard Middle School recognized for inclusive education
Andrew Kuo/Senior Staff
Berkeley’s Willard Middle School has been selected by education researchers as a model of inclusive education. Read More…
SCORE program makes schools rock
Willard Middle School to offer students introductory music lessons, will focus on rock music
SCORE. The word can mean success. It can be the written copy of a musical composition. And starting April 12, the word will refer to the SCORE Berkeley program that is to engage students at Willard Middle School and — the program’s directors hope — enrich their lives. The concept Read More…
Community holds mock swimathon in support of Berkeley pools, ballot measures
Over 40 community members attended a “mock swimathon” benefit at Willard Middle School on Saturday to raise awareness for two November ballot measures aimed to renovate and build new pools for the city. Read More…
The Lonely Island to donate $250,000 to Berkeley school district
Skyrocketed to fame by their hit song “I’m on a Boat,” the comedy troupe The Lonely Island is now making a splash in local waters with its promise of $250,000 to the Berkeley Unified School District. Soumya Karlamangla is the city news editor.
Berkeley City Council approves pools measure for November ballot
The Berkeley City Council voted Tuesday to send a $19.4 million bond and $604,000 parcel tax measure that would fund construction and renovation of the city’s swimming pools to the November ballot. Read More…