BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 26, 2023
Local Schools
Local Schools
JANUARY 03, 2022
Students, staff return to Berkeley school district campuses, mental health concerns arise
An increased number of students from kindergarten through 12th grade are dealing with social, emotional and behavioral challenges since returning to campus in August.
Local Schools
JANUARY 03, 2022
Students, staff return to Berkeley school district campuses, mental health concerns arise
An increased number of students from kindergarten through 12th grade are dealing with social, emotional and behavioral challenges since returning to campus in August.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 11, 2021
Berkeley school district to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all eligible students
BUSD will require all secondary students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to an announcement by Superintendent Brent Stephens.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 11, 2021
Berkeley school district to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all eligible students
BUSD will require all secondary students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to an announcement by Superintendent Brent Stephens.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 09, 2021
Berkeley school district board meeting discusses initiatives for Black students
The Berkeley Unified School District’s Board of Education broached a variety of topics relating to success in schools for Black students at its Wednesday meeting.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 09, 2021
Berkeley school district board meeting discusses initiatives for Black students
The Berkeley Unified School District’s Board of Education broached a variety of topics relating to success in schools for Black students at its Wednesday meeting.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 07, 2021
CA assembly member pursues legal change following allegations of Berkeley High School sexual misconduct
A Berkeley High School teacher resigned after sexual misconduct allegations against him were verified. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks is pursuing legal change.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 07, 2021
CA assembly member pursues legal change following allegations of Berkeley High School sexual misconduct
A Berkeley High School teacher resigned after sexual misconduct allegations against him were verified. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks is pursuing legal change.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 05, 2021
Berkeley school district may face $6.6M in budget cuts
Berkeley Unified may face up to $6.6 million in budget cuts next year due to declining enrollment, pending an anticipated increase in state funding.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 05, 2021
Berkeley school district may face $6.6M in budget cuts
Berkeley Unified may face up to $6.6 million in budget cuts next year due to declining enrollment, pending an anticipated increase in state funding.
Local Schools
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Former Berkeley High School teacher accused of sexual assault, harassment
Berkeley High School alumna Rachel Phillips has filed a lawsuit against her former teacher and Berkeley Unified School District, alleging she was sexually assaulted and harassed two decades ago.
Local Schools
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Former Berkeley High School teacher accused of sexual assault, harassment
Berkeley High School alumna Rachel Phillips has filed a lawsuit against her former teacher and Berkeley Unified School District, alleging she was sexually assaulted and harassed two decades ago.
Basic Needs 2021
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Berkeley school district supports food-insecure, houseless families
As students navigate new normals amid a continuing pandemic, the Berkeley Unified School District continues to try to support its houseless or food-insecure families through a myriad of programs.
Basic Needs 2021
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Berkeley school district supports food-insecure, houseless families
As students navigate new normals amid a continuing pandemic, the Berkeley Unified School District continues to try to support its houseless or food-insecure families through a myriad of programs.
Local Schools
NOVEMBER 04, 2021
Berkeley Unified School District passes $65K climate literacy resolution
The Berkeley school board unanimously passed a Climate Literacy Resolution at their regular meeting Wednesday, committing $65,000 to developing a new climate change curriculum for the district over the next 18 months.
Local Schools
NOVEMBER 04, 2021
Berkeley Unified School District passes $65K climate literacy resolution
The Berkeley school board unanimously passed a Climate Literacy Resolution at their regular meeting Wednesday, committing $65,000 to developing a new climate change curriculum for the district over the next 18 months.
Local Schools
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Berkeley school board talks consent education, block scheduling for fall
Berkeley school board members discussed consent education and plans for altering the bell schedule at Berkeley High School at their meeting Wednesday.
Local Schools
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Berkeley school board talks consent education, block scheduling for fall
Berkeley school board members discussed consent education and plans for altering the bell schedule at Berkeley High School at their meeting Wednesday.
Employment 2021
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Staffing scarcity drives stressful, chaotic Berkeley school district working conditions
California’s teacher staffing shortage has impacted schools across the state. Berkeley Unified School District is no different.
Employment 2021
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Staffing scarcity drives stressful, chaotic Berkeley school district working conditions
California’s teacher staffing shortage has impacted schools across the state. Berkeley Unified School District is no different.
