Concern for the proposal to eliminate science labs at Berkeley High

"I went to berkeley high, and benefited from lab science."

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"We need to produce scientists and engineers and not rely on importing them from other countries! Science labs are essential if we are to close the gap already existing between us and science grads from Asia and Europe!!"

"As a former BHS student and godmother of a student attending BHS, I believe having science labs is an extremely important part of learning science. Please do not make this cut."

"Science labs give students the opportunity to have "hands on" in their learning. This is an essential component of learning for many students."

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"Science is critical for our children, and the future of our country. Do not cut back on science labs for any student."

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"We need BOTH science labs AND equity"

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"Shrinking the science curriculum/lab time serves no students -- neither the challenged learner who seeks the building blocks of understanding through participative lab learning, nor student who wishes to excel."

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"When I graduated from BHS in 2006, the science department was one of the few consistent academic strengths that Berkeley High still had. Eliminating science labs would completely and utterly undermine the program. This reduction in instruction time would "

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"Lab was one of the best experiences I had at Berkeley high."

"my son will be entering BHS in fall 2010."

"tired of all the political correctness. BHS can't solve the issues in the homes of many of the kids"

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