Berkeley to hold city-wide College and Career Day
On March 1st, Berkeley schools will come together to inspire their students to look to the future. Read More…
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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…
California creates new algebra standards for middle school students
Last month, California moved forward in implementing new academic standards that could impact the way California middle schools, including those in Berkeley, approach algebra education. Read More…
Berkeley Unified School District reassesses school safety protocol in Sandy Hook aftermath
Like many school districts across the nation, concerns about school safety after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary has prompted the Berkeley Unified School District to reassess and improve safety measures at its 20 schools. Read More…
Berkeley school district faces cuts if November tax initiative fails
The fate of Berkeley Unified School District’s economic situation lies in the hands of voters in this November’s election. Read More…
Berkeley Unified School District to aid local charter school
After just one year of operation, Berkeley Unified School District’s first and only charter school is facing financial troubles from significant deferrals in state funding. Read More…
Controversial superintendent finalist withdraws candidacy
Dr. Edmond Heatley has withdrawn his candidacy for the superintendent position of the Berkeley Unified School District, according to an alert released by the district Tuesday morning. Read More…
Search continues for local school district superintendent
The Berkeley Unified School District’s Board of Education announced May 31 that it would be broadening its search for the new district superintendent despite its original plans to have selected a candidate by the beginning of June. The board decided to extend the search because they were not satisfied with Read More…
Controversy arises with possible appointment of BUSD superintendent
The Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education deliberated over the appointment of its likely new superintendent, at their closed meeting Wednesday, amidst contention over his past leadership.
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Berkeley school district teachers and staff to receive 1 percent bonus
Teachers in the Berkeley Unified School District will get a one-time bonus this year — a small respite after years of stagnant paychecks. Read More…