BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Berkeley Unified School District
City
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Berkeley High students walk out in support of Palestine in Israel-Hamas War
Over 100 Berkeley High School, or BHS, students walked out of class on Wednesday to show their support for Palestine in the latest Israel-Hamas war and to call for an immediate ceasefire.
City
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Berkeley High students walk out in support of Palestine in Israel-Hamas War
Over 100 Berkeley High School, or BHS, students walked out of class on Wednesday to show their support for Palestine in the latest Israel-Hamas war and to call for an immediate ceasefire.
Local Schools
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
BUSD holds mental health assessment update
Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, held a meeting Thursday to review a mental health assessment conducted as a step in a four year mental health improvement plan.
Local Schools
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
BUSD holds mental health assessment update
Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, held a meeting Thursday to review a mental health assessment conducted as a step in a four year mental health improvement plan.
Local Schools
AUGUST 29, 2023
BUSD holds first meeting of the 2023-24 school year, discusses future of closed Oxford Elementary
Berkeley Unified School District’s first meeting of the year was held on Wednesday, marked by continued debate over the future of the District’s 1130 Oxford Street property, formerly Oxford Elementary, closed due to its high risk in the event of an earthquake.
Local Schools
AUGUST 29, 2023
BUSD holds first meeting of the 2023-24 school year, discusses future of closed Oxford Elementary
Berkeley Unified School District’s first meeting of the year was held on Wednesday, marked by continued debate over the future of the District’s 1130 Oxford Street property, formerly Oxford Elementary, closed due to its high risk in the event of an earthquake.
Local Schools
JULY 10, 2023
Berkeley teachers will receive compensation for writing letters of recommendation
Thanks to a new agreement between Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, and the Berkeley Federation of Teachers, or BFT, teachers will be granted compensation for their time spent writing letters of recommendation.
Local Schools
JULY 10, 2023
Berkeley teachers will receive compensation for writing letters of recommendation
Thanks to a new agreement between Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, and the Berkeley Federation of Teachers, or BFT, teachers will be granted compensation for their time spent writing letters of recommendation.
City
JULY 10, 2023
‘A unique responsibility’: Campaigns work to limit soda consumption, stop UC pouring rights contracts
Since 2014, when a one-cent-per-ounce tax on all sugar-sweetened beverages was implemented in Berkeley, the tax was shown to discourage sugary drink purchases and increase sales of other beverages such as water. UC Berkeley’s pouring rights contract with PepsiCo outlines the beverage selection provided on campus.
City
JULY 10, 2023
‘A unique responsibility’: Campaigns work to limit soda consumption, stop UC pouring rights contracts
Since 2014, when a one-cent-per-ounce tax on all sugar-sweetened beverages was implemented in Berkeley, the tax was shown to discourage sugary drink purchases and increase sales of other beverages such as water. UC Berkeley’s pouring rights contract with PepsiCo outlines the beverage selection provided on campus.
Local Schools
JUNE 29, 2023
‘A more alive mind’: Berkeley Chess School engages students
Whether an expert searching to hone their skills, or a beginner who’s eager to learn the basics, the Berkeley Chess School, or BCS, has something in store for many individuals this summer.
Local Schools
JUNE 29, 2023
‘A more alive mind’: Berkeley Chess School engages students
Whether an expert searching to hone their skills, or a beginner who’s eager to learn the basics, the Berkeley Chess School, or BCS, has something in store for many individuals this summer.
Communities
JUNE 19, 2023
‘Money where our mouth is’: BUSD approves budget for upcoming school year
Board members approved the 2023-24 budget, estimated actuals and budget priorities in the final Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, Board meeting of the school year.
Communities
JUNE 19, 2023
‘Money where our mouth is’: BUSD approves budget for upcoming school year
Board members approved the 2023-24 budget, estimated actuals and budget priorities in the final Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, Board meeting of the school year.
Local Schools
MAY 07, 2023
BUSD hears from students, teachers on environmental issues, construction concerns
The Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, Board of Education heard comments from students and community members seeking further focus on environmental issues among other topics discussed at their regular meeting Wednesday.
Local Schools
MAY 07, 2023
BUSD hears from students, teachers on environmental issues, construction concerns
The Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, Board of Education heard comments from students and community members seeking further focus on environmental issues among other topics discussed at their regular meeting Wednesday.
Housing
MAY 02, 2023
Zoning Adjustments Board approves Willard Park community center development
The Berkeley Zoning Adjustment Board, or ZAB, approved use permits Thursday to replace the existing clubhouse and restroom at Willard Park with a new 3,301 square foot community center and bathroom.
Housing
MAY 02, 2023
Zoning Adjustments Board approves Willard Park community center development
The Berkeley Zoning Adjustment Board, or ZAB, approved use permits Thursday to replace the existing clubhouse and restroom at Willard Park with a new 3,301 square foot community center and bathroom.
Local Schools
MARCH 08, 2023
Miyawaki method inspires BUSD community, development of urban greening bill
Patil’s Miyawaki forests are the first to be planted in any school district in California.
With the introduction of a draft of AB-57 to the California legislature by Assemblymember Ash Kalra in December, they may not be the last.
Local Schools
MARCH 08, 2023
Miyawaki method inspires BUSD community, development of urban greening bill
Patil’s Miyawaki forests are the first to be planted in any school district in California.
With the introduction of a draft of AB-57 to the California legislature by Assemblymember Ash Kalra in December, they may not be the last.
