Recently released state numbers on high school graduation rates show the Berkeley Unified School District not just following statewide improvements but beating the state average. Read More…
If passed, Assembly Bill 199, the “Choose California” bill, would mandate that state institutions purchase foods from California farms so long as their prices are not more than 5 percent more expensive than identical items from outside the state. Read More…
The California State Assembly unanimously passed a bill on Monday restricting the use of high debt-accumulating bonds in school districts and community colleges. Read More…
Berkeley Unified School Board President Leah Wilson announced Tuesday that she will resign her post, citing concerns about a potential conflict of interest with her new job as the Court Executive Officer for the Alameda Superior Court.
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The Berkeley Unified School District hired a new consulting firm to continue its extensive search for a permanent superintendent. Read More…
A Berkeley teenager who was shot and killed in East Oakland on Feb. 9 in what is possibly a gang-related shootout has been identified by authorities. Read More…
Eight school districts have illegally misappropriated funding for student meal programs, according to a report released last week by the California Senate Office of Oversight and Outcomes.
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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…
A state assemblymember introduced legislation on Wednesday that would allow K-12 teachers to carry concealed weapons in an effort to improve security in schools. Read More…
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…
