BUSD pandemic recovery continues, but so do opportunity gapsBerkeley Unified School District's student test scores are rebounding faster than state averages post-pandemic, but achievement gaps persist among student demographics.
Find another way': Educators, staff and parents urge BUSD to avoid possible layoffsBUSD is considering layoffs for over 180 positions to address an $8 million budget deficit.
A step in the right direction:' Berkeley task force recommends cash payments for Black studentsBerkeley schools may provide cash payments and new curriculum for Black students as part of potential reparations program.
Another year, another long waitlist for BUSD after-school programBerkeley families face challenges securing after-school care due to limited space and staffing shortages, prompting calls for universal after-school programs.
After a trying year, Berkeley superintendent reflects on state of the school districtSuperintendent Ford Morthel focuses on listening, action, and planning to address district's challenges and successes.
Berkeley school district expected to settle 9 students' sexual misconduct claims for $13.5MBerkeley school district to pay $13.5 million to settle sexual harassment lawsuits from former students against a teacher, Matthew Bissell.
BUSD pandemic recovery continues, but so do opportunity gapsBerkeley Unified School District's student test scores are rebounding faster than state averages post-pandemic, but achievement gaps persist among student demographics.
Find another way': Educators, staff and parents urge BUSD to avoid possible layoffsBUSD is considering layoffs for over 180 positions to address an $8 million budget deficit.
A step in the right direction:' Berkeley task force recommends cash payments for Black studentsBerkeley schools may provide cash payments and new curriculum for Black students as part of potential reparations program.
Another year, another long waitlist for BUSD after-school programBerkeley families face challenges securing after-school care due to limited space and staffing shortages, prompting calls for universal after-school programs.
After a trying year, Berkeley superintendent reflects on state of the school districtSuperintendent Ford Morthel focuses on listening, action, and planning to address district's challenges and successes.
Berkeley school district expected to settle 9 students' sexual misconduct claims for $13.5MBerkeley school district to pay $13.5 million to settle sexual harassment lawsuits from former students against a teacher, Matthew Bissell.
Berkeley teachers and other schools staff face possible layoffs amid budget shortfallsBerkeley Unified School District is notifying staff of potential layoffs due to an $8 million budget deficit.Final layoff decisions will be made by May 15, impacting certificated and classified staff.
BUSD pushes back on Trump, strengthens policy to protect immigrant familiesBerkeley Unified endorses safe zones for immigrant students amidst rising concerns over immigration enforcement.
Job alert: Berkeleyside is hiring an education reporterBerkeleyside seeks an education reporter to cover challenges and successes within local schools and provide insights into educational policies affecting students.
Berkeley Schools Superintendent to Testify Today on Capitol HillCampus protests have shifted as primary and secondary school leaders face congressional inquiries into campus antisemitism.
A debate over Israel-Palestine curriculum flares at Berkeley schoolsAntisemitism complaint filed against Berkeley Unified School DistrictDebate over teaching Israel-Palestine conflict in schools
Berkeley schools chief will testify at congressional hearing over antisemitism chargesBerkeley school district head summoned to Washington amid antisemitism allegations.
Berkeley Schools Superintendent to Testify Today on Capitol HillCampus protests have shifted as primary and secondary school leaders face congressional inquiries into campus antisemitism.
A debate over Israel-Palestine curriculum flares at Berkeley schoolsAntisemitism complaint filed against Berkeley Unified School DistrictDebate over teaching Israel-Palestine conflict in schools
Berkeley schools chief will testify at congressional hearing over antisemitism chargesBerkeley school district head summoned to Washington amid antisemitism allegations.
Berkeley Unified approves staff layoffs as state budget tightensBerkeley Unified School District approved layoffs of roughly 20 employees due to budget constraints, with a focus on auxiliary staff rather than teachers.
Community Block Party (Berkeley)The Berkeley Public Schools Fund Community Block Party showcases student success and community support.