Berkeley Unified hires consultant to continue superintendent search
The Berkeley Unified School District hired a new consulting firm to continue its extensive search for a permanent superintendent. Read More…
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German bilingual school resides in historical building in Berkeley Hills
Tucked away in the leafy Berkeley Hills, a newly relocated school has added to the air of multicultural diversity in the school system. With a cozy cottage-like feel, Berkeley’s historic Hillside site no longer bears empty hallways but instead provides a haven for families looking for bilingual education for their Read More…
Berkeley teacher loses credentials after arrest in San Rafael
A Berkeley Unified School District teacher is no longer employed by the district after being arrested and charged for allegedly driving under the influence and possessing a controlled substance. Read More…
Survey shows drops in drug use, weapon possession at Berkeley High
Fewer Berkeley High School students are bringing weapons to campus and going to class drunk or stoned, according to recent data from a new self-reported survey. Read More…
Appel, Levya-Cutler triumphant in Berkeley school board election
Judy Appel and incumbent Beatriz Leyva-Cutler won the two director positions on the Berkeley Unified School District School Board of Education Tuesday night, winning over two other candidates. Read More…
Berkeley Unified School District begins moving offices
The Berkeley Unified School District has begun moving its district administrative offices into the renovated West Campus building at 2020 Bonar Street at the corner of University Avenue.
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Berkeley school programs receive annual grant support from nonprofit
Grant money awarded to Berkeley schools continues to support programs from elementary to high school levels as they head further into the heart of the academic year. Read More…
Community participates in worldwide earthquake-preparedness drill
Berkeley High School joined millions of people worldwide who dove under their desks and tables Thursday as part of a coordinated earthquake preparedness drill. Read More…
Berkeley school put on lockdown while police search for burglary suspects
Two elementary schools were put on lockdown Wednesday, as Berkeley police officers responded to neighborhood calls regarding two burglary suspects. Read More…
District data show some growth in closing achievement gap at Berkeley schools
Newly released Berkeley Unified School District statistics reveal slight to moderate improvement in closing the district-wide achievement gap, though not all of the yearly target goals have been met. Read More…