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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
19 hours ago

BUSD test scores still outpace Alameda County and California, but gaps persist

Berkeley Unified proficiency in math and English increased for the third year, outperforming county and state averages but with persistent Black and Latino disparities.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Berkeley teachers rally at school board for new contract, better working conditions

About 100 BUSD teachers and staff demanded a new labor contract with higher wages, better benefits, and full compensation for extra work to reduce turnover.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

It's back to school in Berkeley and families have a lot on their minds

Berkeley Unified welcomes over 9,000 students and 800 teachers back for a new academic year full of excitement and learning.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Berkeley Unified considering 20% fee increase for after-school program amid budget woes

Berkeley Unified School District plans to raise after-school program fees to address service costs amid a $7 million budget deficit.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
SF parents

BUSD avoids mass layoffs, but tough budget decisions ahead

Community opposition led to nearly all layoff notices being rescinded in the Berkeley Unified School District.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago
SF parents

Charge to ride the bus? Scale back after-school? BUSD considers options to plug $7M budget hole

Berkeley Unified is exploring options like charging students for transportation to address a $7 million budget deficit.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago

Students will keep electives this fall, but freshman P.E. will be mandatory in 2026

According to a recent CDE audit, BUSD is out of compliance with California's public school P.E. requirement, causing the district to scramble to revise elective requests.
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