Berkeley Community Media calls it a wrap, prepares for its sequel
The organization's final day at Berkeley High is June 30.
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Spotlight on special education: Who’s included in Berkeley’s ‘full inclusion’ program?
Part II of our special report on Berkeley's special-education system examines why there are stark racial disparities in the program, and why some feel left out of it.
Spotlight on special education: Berkeley has high ambitions. Does it fulfill them?
In a special two-part series, Berkeleyside takes a deep dive into BUSD's special-ed program, as the district evaluates its own model and prepares for departmental changes.
LeConte Elementary renamed for Sylvia Mendez, desegregation pioneer
The Berkeley School Board voted unanimously Wednesday to rename the school.
Will Berkeley elementary school be renamed for a civil-rights pioneer?
The School Board could vote as soon as Wednesday to replace LeConte with "Sylvia Mendez" — or something else.
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.
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.
