Great News — attendance is up across the district! Not only does this mean students learning more, but also increased money for Berkeley Unified from the state.
The recent report of [...]
The Superintendent’s recommendation to consolidate the Two Way Immersion (TWI) programs at three schools into one TWI School, based on the pedagogical needs of our students and logistical concerns [...]
The political battles over the Farm Bill in Washington D.C. and new public campaign strategies to slow the obesity epidemic in California have put the future of Berkeley’s garden and [...]
An English Learner (EL) Parent Forum is taking place Friday, May 11 from 5:45 – 9:00 p.m at Rosa Parks Elementary (920 Allston Way). This is an event to inform [...]
Berkeley Public School students in grades 2-11, along with other public school students throughout California, will take part in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program this spring. The tests [...]
Congratulations to all of the students who submitted entries and teachers who encouraged students to participate in the Cesar Chávez Commemoration Contest. Fifty-six essays and poems from Cragmont, LeConte, Rosa [...]
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Dear Berkeley Schools Community Members,
For yet another year I am writing to you about significant cuts to Berkeley Unified and all California public schools. The [...]
Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Jefferson School Multi-purpose Room (entrance located on Rose Street side)
With enrollment at elementary grades growing significantly over the past five years, and [...]
Over the past few years the LEARNS Afterschool Program has had several challenges in meeting the operating budget. LEARNS has experienced a reduction in funding caused by the impact of [...]
In preparation for the Cesar Chavez Commemorative Period that begins March 20, students in grades 2-12 are encouraged to participate in the Cesar Chavez Essay Contest between now and March [...]
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