BERKELEY'S NEWS • JUNE 02, 2023
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Black History Month 2022
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
‘Community and connection’: City, campus reflect on anti-racism reforms
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, sparking worldwide protests against police brutality and racism.
Black History Month 2022
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
‘Community and connection’: City, campus reflect on anti-racism reforms
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, sparking worldwide protests against police brutality and racism.
Local Schools
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Washington Elementary School renaming decision delayed to June
Controversy over Yuri Kochiyama, one of seven names on the short list for the renaming of Washington Elementary School, has resulted in a delay of the process until the end of the school year.
Local Schools
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Washington Elementary School renaming decision delayed to June
Controversy over Yuri Kochiyama, one of seven names on the short list for the renaming of Washington Elementary School, has resulted in a delay of the process until the end of the school year.
Local Schools
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
‘Time to save lives’: Berkeley school district, community debate vaccine mandate
Vaccine mandates and updates on Black Lives Matter and Latinx resolutions were up for discussion at the Berkeley school board’s Wednesday meeting.
Local Schools
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
‘Time to save lives’: Berkeley school district, community debate vaccine mandate
Vaccine mandates and updates on Black Lives Matter and Latinx resolutions were up for discussion at the Berkeley school board’s Wednesday meeting.
Local Schools
JANUARY 28, 2021
Berkeley school district Superintendent Brent Stephens updates reopening plans, state funding
Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, Superintendent Brent Stephens hosted the annual Superintendent’s State of the District meeting Wednesday, touching on school district accomplishments, school reopening plans and state funding for the 2021-22 school year.
Local Schools
JANUARY 28, 2021
Berkeley school district Superintendent Brent Stephens updates reopening plans, state funding
Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, Superintendent Brent Stephens hosted the annual Superintendent’s State of the District meeting Wednesday, touching on school district accomplishments, school reopening plans and state funding for the 2021-22 school year.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Berkeley school board approves renaming Jefferson Elementary School after Ruth Acty
Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, board members unanimously approved a motion to rename Jefferson Elementary School after Ruth Acty at a special meeting Wednesday.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Berkeley school board approves renaming Jefferson Elementary School after Ruth Acty
Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, board members unanimously approved a motion to rename Jefferson Elementary School after Ruth Acty at a special meeting Wednesday.
Local Schools
NOVEMBER 06, 2020
Berkeley school board discusses phased reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday’s Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, board meeting focused on the phased reopening of Berkeley elementary schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Schools
NOVEMBER 06, 2020
Berkeley school board discusses phased reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday’s Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, board meeting focused on the phased reopening of Berkeley elementary schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Schools
JULY 02, 2020
Berkeley school district votes to rename 2 schools, move to police-free schools
Discussion of equity in education dominated Wednesday’s Berkeley Unified School District board meeting, at which the board voted to discontinue the names of two Berkeley elementary schools.
Local Schools
JULY 02, 2020
Berkeley school district votes to rename 2 schools, move to police-free schools
Discussion of equity in education dominated Wednesday’s Berkeley Unified School District board meeting, at which the board voted to discontinue the names of two Berkeley elementary schools.
Local Schools
JUNE 25, 2020
Berkeley school district executive Maggie Riddle set to retire
Maggie Riddle, executive director of pre-K through eighth grade schools for Berkeley Unified School District, is set to retire July 1 after 26 years of being an educator.
Local Schools
JUNE 25, 2020
Berkeley school district executive Maggie Riddle set to retire
Maggie Riddle, executive director of pre-K through eighth grade schools for Berkeley Unified School District, is set to retire July 1 after 26 years of being an educator.
Local Schools
JUNE 15, 2020
Berkeley school district board unanimously approves Black Lives Matter resolution
The Berkeley Unified School District board unanimously approved a Black Lives Matter resolution Wednesday.
Local Schools
JUNE 15, 2020
Berkeley school district board unanimously approves Black Lives Matter resolution
The Berkeley Unified School District board unanimously approved a Black Lives Matter resolution Wednesday.
Local Schools
APRIL 25, 2019
Berkeley school district teachers call for increased pay
District finances and programs like the Green Dot and the African-American Success Project were discussed at Wednesday’s Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, board meeting, where a crowd of district teachers spoke during public comment, including several who called for payment increases.
Local Schools
APRIL 25, 2019
Berkeley school district teachers call for increased pay
District finances and programs like the Green Dot and the African-American Success Project were discussed at Wednesday’s Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, board meeting, where a crowd of district teachers spoke during public comment, including several who called for payment increases.
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