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Also on today's calendar: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Does your Berkeley student have a disability? Here's what to know about BUSD's special education services. (berkeleyside.org) — If you have a child with disabilities in Berkeley schools, this detailed guide walks you through how BUSD's special education system works, from requesting an evaluation to understanding IEPs and 504 plans. It explains local services, budget pressures, and rising needs, and highlights concrete contacts, parent groups, and legal protections so Berkeley families can better advocate for their students.
2. Hopkins bike lane opponents sue to block project (berkeleyside.org) — A neighborhood group and several Hopkins Street business owners are suing Berkeley to stop the planned protected bike lanes that would remove about 145 parking spaces along the North Berkeley corridor. They argue the City Council's July approval violated environmental and disability laws and local plans, while supporters say the $20 million redesign is vital for safety, with construction targeted for 2028.
3. Funding and Financial Aid (berkeley.edu) — Graduate students in Spanish and Portuguese at UC Berkeley can count on six years of fellowship support covering tuition, fees, and a stipend, with extra grants available for research and travel. Domestic students from outside California must gain residency after year one to avoid non-resident tuition, and prospective students are invited to reach out directly with funding questions.
4. UC Berkeley ranked first by Pitchbook for undergraduate alumni entrepreneurship and female founders (dailycal.org) — UC Berkeley has again been named the top university worldwide for venture-backed startups founded by undergraduate and female undergraduate alumni, underscoring the campus's strong entrepreneurial culture. Local students and residents benefit from a growing ecosystem of investors, innovation programs, and successful alumni companies that keep Berkeley closely tied to the global startup scene.
5. UC Berkeley Edley Center's symposium explores how states can counter authoritarianism (dailycal.org) — UC Berkeley's Edley Center recently hosted a symposium where legal scholars and Washington State's attorney general discussed how state governments can push back against what they see as authoritarian federal actions. Speakers, including Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, emphasized lawsuits and state-level policymaking as key tools, while attendees voiced personal concerns about the long-term impact of recent presidential administrations.
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