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.
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Opinion: It’s time for Berkeley High parents to become allies for our kids
Berkeley High parents have offered to help BUSD develop materials for substitute teachers, create math manuals and more to help students succeed. Their efforts have been rebuffed.
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.
After deadly Florida shooting, Berkeley principals reach out to parents
Two letters from Berkeley school leaders describe steps being taken to prepare for an active shooter.
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.
Berkeley school bus carrying 4 kids involved in collision; no injuries reported
The bus collided with a car at Bancroft Way and Sacramento Street on Friday morning.
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?
EBMUD testing finds elevated lead levels in water at Berkeley middle school
No other school fixtures at Willard were found to contain lead levels above state safety standards.
‘Don’t share your toothbrush’: Berkeley kids taught to be safe online
Along with purchase of 6,200 Chromebooks, BUSD has launched a "digital citizenship" curriculum covering cyber-bullying, fake news and privacy.
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.
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Water at Berkeley schools tested for lead contamination
Preliminary tests at a few sites were negative, but a new law requires EBMUD to test every BUSD school.
