REALM consolidates its Berkeley charter schools, hopes to improve finances
The vote, by the Berkeley School Board, takes the possibility of revocation of REALM's charter off the table for now.
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Seven options on shortlist for LeConte Elementary’s new name
Suggestions for LeConte's new name include civil-rights icons, Berkeley school figures and a Spanish word. You can vote for your favorite on an unofficial Berkeleyside reader poll!
Opinion: It’s time to begin preparing for another bond for Berkeley’s schools
Berkeley schools are among the safest buildings in the state because voters have passed three bond measures. It's time to think about what goes in the next one.
Berkeley Community Media to lose its 20-year home at Berkeley High
A planned partnership between the organization and BHS never materialized, and the district plans to repurpose the space for new programs next year.
In wake of Florida shooting, Berkeley School Board approves $2M safety project
BUSD will assess school facilities and install more "Columbine locks," specialized PA systems and surveillance cameras.
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.
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District warns REALM Charter School to shape up — again
REALM Middle School has until April to provide a remedy plan for its fiscal issues, or BUSD could vote to revoke its charter.
Update: Berkeley School Board slashes nearly $2 million from 2018-19 budget
On Feb. 21, the School Board finalized its major set of cuts for next year's budget, wrapping up a months-long process.
Use of weighted vest at Berkeley school raises questions about parental consent
A parent says his kid was punished with a weighted vest. BUSD says it's a therapeutic tool. How much permission is needed when schools want to address what they see as kids' needs?
BUSD: How to get involved in Berkeley schools budget process
Members of the public can offer feedback on major budget cut recommendations at several meetings in January and February.
BUSD approves $27 million Oxford School reconstruction
The construction project, one of BUSD's largest in years, will be funded by Measure I revenue.
Berkeley Unified gets good grades on state report card, but not straight A’s
Along with the state scores, new research from Stanford also sheds a brighter light on Berkeley's performance.
BUSD alternative schools resist big cuts
Proposed staffing cuts have brought up larger questions about who the programs should be serving, and to what end.
