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Local Schools
JANUARY 23, 2020
Berkeley school district meeting addresses future funding, assisting underprivileged students
At Tuesday night’s Berkeley Unified School District’s, or BUSD’s, meeting, members discussed revising the English Learner, or EL, master plan, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new budget proposal and drafting a new Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP.
Local Schools
JANUARY 23, 2020
Berkeley school district meeting addresses future funding, assisting underprivileged students
At Tuesday night’s Berkeley Unified School District’s, or BUSD’s, meeting, members discussed revising the English Learner, or EL, master plan, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new budget proposal and drafting a new Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP.
State
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Annual CA education report shows statewide academic progress
The 2019 California School Dashboard report shows statewide improvement in graduation rates, college and career readiness and in English and math test scores.
State
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Annual CA education report shows statewide academic progress
The 2019 California School Dashboard report shows statewide improvement in graduation rates, college and career readiness and in English and math test scores.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Berkeley school district board discusses equity, racial disparity at meeting
The Berkeley Unified School District saw a lively turnout at its regular meeting Wednesday, where it discussed Berkeley High School’s Bridge program, Thousand Oaks Elementary School, new board positions, funding and equity.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Berkeley school district board discusses equity, racial disparity at meeting
The Berkeley Unified School District saw a lively turnout at its regular meeting Wednesday, where it discussed Berkeley High School’s Bridge program, Thousand Oaks Elementary School, new board positions, funding and equity.
City
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
‘Our teachers feel heard’: Contract ratified between Berkeley school district, teachers union
BUSD unanimously approved two new tax measures be added to the 2020 ballot and ratified the previously tentative contract agreement with the BFT.
City
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
‘Our teachers feel heard’: Contract ratified between Berkeley school district, teachers union
BUSD unanimously approved two new tax measures be added to the 2020 ballot and ratified the previously tentative contract agreement with the BFT.
City
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Bike advocates push back on local traffic enforcement policies
While the city attempts to move toward its goal of zero traffic fatalities, some bicycle advocates believe citing cyclists does not contribute to that end.
City
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Bike advocates push back on local traffic enforcement policies
While the city attempts to move toward its goal of zero traffic fatalities, some bicycle advocates believe citing cyclists does not contribute to that end.
Local Schools
AUGUST 26, 2019
Berkeley school district board member Judy Appel returns to work after accident
Berkeley Unified School District board member Judy Appel has returned to work after she and her wife, Alison Bernstein, were hit by a car in January in a collision that left them in critical condition.
Local Schools
AUGUST 26, 2019
Berkeley school district board member Judy Appel returns to work after accident
Berkeley Unified School District board member Judy Appel has returned to work after she and her wife, Alison Bernstein, were hit by a car in January in a collision that left them in critical condition.
City Government
JUNE 05, 2019
Berkeley City Council upholds enforcement of sidewalk regulations at regular meeting
Talks surrounding the affirmation of a Zoning Adjustments Board, or ZAB, approval of an administrative use permit for a project on 1444 Fifth St. and a proposed moratorium of the "Shared Sidewalk" policy dominated discussion at Berkeley City Council’s regular meeting May 28.
City Government
JUNE 05, 2019
Berkeley City Council upholds enforcement of sidewalk regulations at regular meeting
Talks surrounding the affirmation of a Zoning Adjustments Board, or ZAB, approval of an administrative use permit for a project on 1444 Fifth St. and a proposed moratorium of the "Shared Sidewalk" policy dominated discussion at Berkeley City Council’s regular meeting May 28.
Local Schools
MAY 10, 2019
Berkeley school district board introduces new superintendent, hosts musical talent
The Berkeley Unified School District’s regular semimonthly meeting Wednesday was marked by the introduction of the new superintendent, a musical performance by Young Gifted and Black, a lengthy discussion of the future of REALM Charter School and a visit from board President Judy Appel, who is currently on medical leave.
Local Schools
MAY 10, 2019
Berkeley school district board introduces new superintendent, hosts musical talent
The Berkeley Unified School District’s regular semimonthly meeting Wednesday was marked by the introduction of the new superintendent, a musical performance by Young Gifted and Black, a lengthy discussion of the future of REALM Charter School and a visit from board President Judy Appel, who is currently on medical leave.
City
MAY 07, 2019
Berkeley school district President Judy Appel returns from hospital after accident
Berkeley Unified School District President Judy Appel and her wife Alison Bernstein have returned home from the hospital after they were hit by a car four months ago, which left them in critical condition, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
City
MAY 07, 2019
Berkeley school district President Judy Appel returns from hospital after accident
Berkeley Unified School District President Judy Appel and her wife Alison Bernstein have returned home from the hospital after they were hit by a car four months ago, which left them in critical condition, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
City
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Berkeley school board president Judy Appel, wife expected to recover after collision
After a Jan. 5 traffic collision left Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, board President Judy Appel and her wife Alison Bernstein in critical condition, the two are expected to make a complete or almost complete recovery, according to BUSD spokesperson Charles
City
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Berkeley school board president Judy Appel, wife expected to recover after collision
After a Jan. 5 traffic collision left Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, board President Judy Appel and her wife Alison Bernstein in critical condition, the two are expected to make a complete or almost complete recovery, according to BUSD spokesperson Charles
