January 10, 2025 In a January 8 press release, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond shared that wildfires have forced the closure of over 300 schools across Southern California, impacting more than 211,000 students. To mitigate the financial impact of these closures, Thurmond has launched a fundraising campaign through SupplyBank.org Disaster Relief Fund. This campaign aims […]
Join BUSD in Celebrating January as Disability Awareness and History Month | Únase a BUSD en la Celebración de Enero como el Mes de la Concientización e Historia de la Discapacidad
January 7, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Community: In January we celebrate Disability Awareness and History Month in BUSD. This celebration, which began last year after the approval of Resolution 24-017, is now an integral part of our district’s dedication to inclusivity and equity. January marks the birth of Ed Roberts, a pioneer of the […]
Supporting our Undocumented Students and Families / Apoyo a Nuestros Estudiantes Indocumentados y a sus Familias
December 20, 2024 Dear BUSD Community: I hope that you are looking forward to a restful winter break. The holidays are a time of coming together, love, and joy. Yet as we prepare for gathering with friends and families and welcoming in the new year, we also know members of our school community […]
BUSD 2025-2026 Calendar Now Available / El Calendario de BUSD 2025-2026 se Encuentra ya Disponible
December 19, 2024 Dear Berkeley Unified Community, The academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. Please click here to view the calendar. Regards, Berkeley Unified School District Public Information Office 19 de diciembre de 2024 Estimada Comunidad en Berkeley Unified: El calendario académico para el año escolar 2025-2026 se encuentra ya […]
Workforce Housing Project Community Update Webinar December 17 / Webinar de Actualización para la Comunidad acerca del Proyecto de Vivienda de la Fuerza Laboral, 17 de Diciembre
Dear BUSD Community: Join BUSD for a webinar on Tuesday, December 17, from 6 – 7:30PM for a community update on the Workforce Housing project. Learn more about project plans and how workforce housing can support our educators. Click on the BUSD calendar for the link to attend the December 17 virtual meeting. […]
Seeking Members for BUSD’s Disability Equity and Special Education Advisory Committee (DESEAC) | Buscando miembros para el Comité Consejero de Equidad en la Discapacidad y Educación Especial
Dear Berkeley Unified Community: On October 17 BUSD held a well-attended Special Education Welcome and Orientation virtual webinar. If you missed the webinar and want to learn more about Special Education, it can be viewed at this link. Additionally, the presentation PowerPoint is available in English and Spanish. BUSD is seeking parents/caregivers, students, and […]
BUSD is seeking community members to serve on the Facilities Safety and Maintenance Oversight Committee for Measure H
BUSD is seeking community members to serve on the Facilities Safety and Maintenance Oversight Committee for Measure H. BUSD is seeking four community members to serve on the Facilities Safety and Maintenance Oversight Committee for Measure H. There are seven total seats on the committee and currently three of the seats are filled. Please follow […]
Community Advisory Committee (CAC) 24-25 Planning Meeting: August 26 | Reunión de Planificación del Comité Asesor Comunitario (CAC) 24-25: 26 de agosto
Care about equity? Want to make a difference? JOIN US! CAC FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION seeks to activate caregiver involvement in the provision of special education within Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emery and Piedmont Unified School Districts. There are many ways to get involved that take less than an hour of your time. Keep reading to find […]
