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Meet Ala Ebtekar, 2024 Alumni Spotlight Award Winner
Meet Ala Ebtekar: Painter, illustrator, contemporary visual artist, distinguished alumnus from the class of 1993 and recipient of this year's EB Alumni Spotlight Award. A Berkeley native with Persian roots, Ala Ebtekar’s educational journey began at right here at EB. Hear more about that journey in this interview, recorded during his campus visit in October.Read More -
A Hidden Gem in Middle School Education: The True Value of an International Curriculum
In the vibrant educational landscape of Berkeley, École Bilingue de Berkeley (EB) stands out as a shining example of international middle school education. At the forefront of this multilingual school is the opportunity for 6th Grade students, with no prior French exposure, to join the international academic program and receive an accelerated bilingual education.Read More -
Welcome Back 2024!
Bonne rentrée ! Take a walk through campus with Head of School, Sebastien Robert, and see the new improvements! From the new solar panels on the Lower School roof to the newly constructed stage at the Middle School, these important investments reflect our EB values.Read More -
Congratulations To EB's 2024 Alumni Spotlight Award Winner: Ala Ebtekar
We are pleased to announce that Ala Ebtekar, painter, illustrator, contemporary visual artist and distinguished alumnus from the class of 1993, has been chosen as the recipient of this year's EB Alumni Spotlight Award. Ala’s exceptional contributions to the world of visual arts, civic spaces and academia make him an inspiring and multifaceted role model for our community. From his exploration of cosmic themes and the phenomenology of light, to his merging of ancient traditions with cutting-edge technology, Ala's relentlessly curious and creative embrace of the world is a poignant example of what it means to "belong in the world," a concept so central to EB's ongoing educational mission.Read More -
First Annual Alternative Chronicle Winners Announced
May brought the successful conclusion to another innovative EB initiative, the Alternative Chronicles (Chroniques Alternatives) contest, an international, multi-school, classroom-led AI competition, jointly developed by EB Middle School Head, Fabien Lombard and his French counterpart, Paul Fermon, history-geography teacher at Raynouard High School in France.Read More
After consideration by a diverse 11-member jury of educators, technologists and artists, three grand prize winners were chosen from 16 finalists. The second edition of the contest is already scheduled to launch in October 2024, promising another exciting opportunity for innovative educational projects from next year's students. -
Protecting & Educating In An AI World: Recording Now Available!
EB offered another provocative and engaging Parent Enrichment Night for May, this time focused on the hot topic of artificial intelligence. The panel discussion, led by Mathilde Cerioli, a doctor in neuroscience, positive discipline educator and the chief scientist at everyone.AI, is now available to view online.Read More -
Evaluating Our Students
When most people think of evaluations for students, their mind goes straight to formal testing from a testing agency like NWEA (MAP Growth), or the French Ministry of Education (National Evaluations). These tests are given high importance and provide valuable information, but they are not the only types of assessments happening in the classroom!Read More -
Finding Biodiversity With California Native Plants
As part of April’s focus on sustainability in celebration of Earth Day (which included La Semaine Verte (Green Week) Zero Waste Challenge and a Swap Meet), the month closed out with a PEN (Parent Enrichment Night) focused on native plants, sponsored by the EB Eco-Elders.Read More -
Hands On Learning: From The Future To The Past
Middle School students in Mr. Bourhais' Geography and Social Studies classes got a chance to creatively look backwards and forwards this spring, creating models of cities from the Middle Ages and "The City of The Future." Take a look at this photo journal of their work.Read More -
Kindergarten Creations
Read MoreCreated by the K-C Kindergarten class with their teacher Margot Lopes, this original short is based on the book, "Pingu and the Treasure Hunt." -
Getting Greener, Day By Day
EB put the spotlight on sustainability with "Green Week" (La Semaine Verte) during April, posing a Zero Waste Challenge to the school community. How did we do? Read on!Read More -
Growing With The Gardens
From cruciferous vegetable tastings, to understanding the different parts of a flower, to the poetry of spring, the EB gardens are always full of hands-on learning with Garden specialist, Florence Joliff.Read More -
Witnessing Wonder: The Partial Solar Eclipse at EB
EB was buzzing with excitement April 8, as students and staff came together to witness the partial solar eclipse. The event not only mesmerized us, but also provided a rich opportunity for experiential learning.Read More -
Culture & Connections Expo
The Culture & Connections Expo on March 12th was a vibrant celebration of diversity, learning, and community as our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade IT students presented visual storyboards of the cultural influences shaping their identities.Read More -
Diverse Reads At The Library
Each month, librarian Genevieve Geant and DEIJ coordinator Carla Maia collaborate to offer a knowledge base of reading materials in both English and French, for beginning to advanced readers.Read More -
EB Students Envision Possibility: TEDxYouth@EB 2024
The annual production of TEDxYouth@EB, originally begun by a handful of motivated EB parents and teachers in 2015, remains an enduring legacy at the Middle School. On January 25, a packed in-person audience attended our ninth TEDxYouth@EB event, where the them was "Possibility." The talks are now live, and available worldwide from the official TEDxYouth@EB website.Read More -
Student Ambassadors Make Their Case
EB's "budding ambassadors" from G5, G6 and G7 honed their critical thinking and language skills, delivering their arguments in French and English before a panel of judges for the AEFE's Ambassadeurs en Herbe competition.Read More -
Experiencing Dyslexia: A Live Simulation
Read MoreNeurodiversity Celebration Week serves as a platform to acknowledge and celebrate the unique strengths and challenges of individuals with neurodivergence. One condition that often faces misunderstanding is dyslexia. -
Talking About Neurodiversity With Your Neurotypical Child
How can we help children become allies? Navigating conversations about neurodiversity with young children can be both challenging and rewarding. As we continue to foster an inclusive environment at EB, we understand the importance of addressing these topics at home as well.Read More -
Neurodivergent Brains & Communication Styles
Everyone has their own unique brain and personality, with distinct interests opinions, and communication styles. As part of Middle School advisory for Neurodiversity Week, students learned how awareness of individual communication styles is key to building strong relationships & better interactions with peers.Read More
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