Hands-On Math! Estimation and Organizational Systems
Third and fourth graders sharpened estimation and money skills through hands-on counting challenges, organized systems, and fast-paced “left or right” games.
Exploring Human Rights Through Literature: Fifth Graders Dive into Esperanza Rising
Fifth graders explore human rights through Esperanza Rising, connecting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
First Week Science Labs
Crowden’s sixth and eighth graders launched science labs on teamwork, data collection, and chemical change—learning to observe, test variables, and think like scientists.
First Week at the Crowden School!
The first week at Crowden buzzed with smiles, team-building, and community traditions, as students reconnected and new faces felt right at home.
One Weekend, One Vision Unites Four Decades of Crowden
Crowden’s 40th anniversary brought alumni, students, and faculty together for premieres, reunions, and standing ovations—celebrating a legacy of music and community.
“Thanks for sending us to Pacific Basin Music Festival!”
Please enjoy these letters from our seventh and eighth grade Crowden School students, who recently traveled to Honolulu, HI to participate in the Pacific Basin Music Festival.
Valentine’s Crowden-style: Community Building through Acts of Service
On Valentine’s Day, fifth graders showed appreciation through acts of service—interviewing faculty and creating heartfelt public service announcements in their honor.
Science Lab: In the Field
In Crowden School teacher Karen Ginsberg‘s Science classes, our 6th–8th grade students have been getting involved with local ecology, collecting and assessing data from the Crowden campus, Live Oak Park, and the Berkeley Marina for over a year now. The student-designed methods and systems for collection, analysis, and presentation highlight what engaged, creative, and conscientious community […]
Crowden Celebrates 40th Anniversary this Memorial Day Weekend 2024
May 25 Hertz Hall Concert features world premiere by Samuel Adams and illustrious Crowden alumni, faculty, and friends A treasure-trove of the Bay Area’s homegrown classical music luminaries take the stage at Hertz Hall on Saturday, May 25, 2024, for Crowden’s 40th Anniversary Concert. Crowden, renowned as an innovative incubator of remarkable children, musicians, and composers, […]
Refill Not Landfill
A “simple” question sparked big change as Dyson’s idea led to a new water bottle refilling station—thanks to Elkay and the installation efforts of Reynaldo Rodriguez and Jorge Mendoza.
Classroom Spotlight: Making Choices and Second Chances in PE
In PE, students build soccer intelligence—learning to SCAN, CHOOSE, DO—developing teamwork, communication, and confidence through the dynamic flow of the game.
BooksInc. Thank You
A huge thank you to our community for making the Books Inc. fundraiser a success—raising over $3,000 for Crowden through books, performances, and spirited readings.
Crowden Students Travel to Honolulu to Perform in Pacific Basin Music Festival
Crowden’s Classes of 2024 and 2025 head to Honolulu for the 39th Pacific Basin Music Festival—sharing music, collaboration, and unforgettable memories.