Shanoski and Mike Chang have benefitted from public matching funds, available for the first time to school board candidates this year. Money tied to the California teachers union is also influencing the race.
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A new parents group is stirring up the race for Berkeley school board
The Berkeley Parents Union says it just wants to give a voice to parents, but critics say it’s driving a wedge in school board politics.
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Opinion: Jennifer Shanoski for school board
Jennifer’s drive and organizational skills have been evident as she has helped Berkeley schools and the city throughout the pandemic.
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Opinion: Michael Chang for school board
Michael is a bridge builder who understands how to work collaboratively with community-based organizations.
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Opinion: Reichi Lee for school board
Reichi is an experienced problem-solver who will put student achievement and progress at the top of every agenda.
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Meet the 6 candidates running for Berkeley school board
Ka’Dijah Brown, Mike Chang, Tatiana Guerreiro Ramos, Norma Harrison, Reichi Lee and Jennifer Shanoski are running for three seats on the BUSD school board.
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Election 2022: School board candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your school board candidates in Berkeley’s November 2022 election.
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Our policy on submitting op-eds during Berkeley’s 2022 election
The deadline for all election-related op-eds is Sept. 25. We are limiting the number of op-eds we’ll publish.
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What you need to know about the money backing Berkeley elections
Who’s spending the most on the city’s elections? How does Berkeley’s public matching fund program work? And other campaign finance essentials.
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Election 2022: Who’s running for school board in Berkeley
Six candidates, including one incumbent, are vying for three seats on the Berkeley Unified school board. Julie Sinai and Ty Alper are not running for re-election.
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What to expect from BUSD’s COVID-19 policies this school year
The new school year brings looser COVID-19 restrictions, with less testing and more field trips and classroom visitors.
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Berkeley school board members Ty Alper, Julie Sinai won’t seek re-election
Alper and Sinai have already endorsed their picks among the candidates running for the three at-large school board seats on the ballot in November.