At a recent morning meeting, College Counseling Associate Mio Berk delved deeper into the precept “We value kind speech; we don’t slander or gossip.” She shared her experience discovering old notebooks shared with middle school friends, comparing her childhood note-passing to today’s texts or direct messaging. One particular entry focusing on “Amy’s hair” caused Mio …
Experiences: Ascha Drake on “Chuck Close Face Book”
Update - Tuesday, Nov. 6: "Chuck Close Face Book” made Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2012 for Children's Nonfiction! Ascha Drake, a teacher of art at The Bay School, talks about the process of co-authoring "Chuck Close Face Book," a vivid peek into the work and world of the enormously popular contemporary painter, printmaker and photographer. Who …
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Science at The Bay School: Raul Betancourt’s View
Why doesn’t plastic biodegrade? What makes ice cubes float and the plates of the earth move? What's so concerning about the acidification of the ocean? Reasons abound for loving science, whether for its ability to answer these questions or for how it reveals the wondrous size and scope of the universe. What we call matter, …
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Professional Development in Action: Lori Cohen
Lori Cohen – teacher of humanities, literature, writing, religion and philosophy – discusses how professional development has informed and continues to enhance her classes past, present and future. In particular, she speaks to her recent, NEH grant-funded course and the role it has played in shaping her upcoming new class at The Bay School. This …
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Active Endeavors: XC’s Coach Bob on Tri-Meet
The Bay School cross country team ventured to sunny, breezy Golden Gate Park last Wednesday for a tri-meet against Lick-Wilmerding High School and The Drew School. The 2.95-mile, rolling course proved challenging to all runners, especially those team members with injuries and slight illnesses. Erik finished top among boys from The Bay School, with a …
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