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Cultural Happenings: Ideas from Ascha

Looking for something to do? Arts Instructor Ascha Drake reccommends the following cultural happenings for students and adults alike! The Oakland Museum celebrates The Day of the Dead http://museumca.org/event/19th-annual-days-dead-community-celebration Andy Goldsworthy’s Tree Fall in the Presidio ( just opened ! ) http://www.presidio.gov/about/press/Pages/Presidio-Trust-announces-opening-of-Tree-Fall.aspx David Hockney at the de Young Museum (opens Oct. 26) http://deyoung.famsf.org/ Matisse at …

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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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Conversations: Jackson Katz on Preventing Gender Violence

Anti-sexism activist and educator Jackson Katz talked with students, faculty and staff yesterday afternoon and parents, guardians and other members of the community last night. Thoroughly knowledgeable, remarkably personable and truly inspirational, Katz invited everyone to think critically about gender in the media and their lives. To begin his presentation, Katz explained his personal interest …

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