Berkeley Unified might ask voters to pay a teacher tax in 2020
As the district recuperates from millions of dollars in budget cuts, officials are pondering three different ballot measures that would support the schools.
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Charter school angling to operate in Berkeley gets nixed by Monterey County
Wednesday is the Berkeley School Board's last chance to approve Compass — or close REALM.
Berkeley teachers to rally in Sacramento Wednesday; district says keep kids home
The statewide 'Day of Action' is promoting bills that would bring in more funding for public education and cap charter school growth.
Berkeley Unified is thinking of building housing for workers — and the city might help
Many Berkeley teachers are living paycheck to paycheck. Would they live in a housing complex developed by the district?
School Notebook: Board cuts $2M, teachers flood meeting, theater gets gift
Berkeley school news — in brief.
Berkeley teachers support Oakland strikers: ‘We have their backs’
Teachers held "walk-ins" in support of Oakland teachers at schools across Berkeley early Tuesday morning.
Listen: Berkeley teachers rally at ‘red for ed’ walk-ins
Hear an audio dispatch from teacher protests. With educators in Los Angeles preparing to go on strike, Berkeley teachers rallied, chanted and wore their brightest red clothing to support them Friday.
Teacher retirement fund divests from private prisons, amid Berkeley advocacy
CalSTRS will take $12 million out of CoreCivic and GEO Group.
Berkeley teachers blast district for standardized test decision
Teachers criticized BUSD for failing to seek their input when adopting a controversial testing program. District staff say the tests will help identify struggling students early.
Opinion: Measure A will give kids education and child care from the start
The ballot initiative will generate $140 million per year to enroll thousands of children ages 0 - 5 in child care and preschool and get them Kindergarten-ready.
Opinion: Berkeley High math and the role of unions
Many students rank low in math proficiency. Some parents have tried to address this, but have been thwarted by the union. All should come together to fix the problem.
Berkeley Unified unfairly disciplined teacher for her email use, judge says
The Public Employment Relations Board ruled in partial favor of a retired teacher who said she was penalized for emailing a letter that was critical of the district to other staff.
