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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

A campaign against fear: The case for universal free school meals

Every child must be counted; every dollar of state funding must be secured; and all remaining school districts must join the campaign against fear. If they’re successful, we could be at the cusp of a widespread paradigm shift in public benefit programs — and who feels safe accessing them.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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Berkeley school district should direct plans for reopening toward those most in need

CITY AFFAIRS: With safe, prompt return to classrooms unlikely for all students, struggling families should take priority

If safety is a priority, any reopening timelines that purport to have all students back in school prior to achieving total vaccination are misleading. 
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Monday, January 25, 2021
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Stop grooming teenagers for war

Off the Beat

Allowing military recruiters access to public schools infringes upon what is supposed to be a safe environment for learning and self-discovery.
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