California voters approved Proposition 30 on November 6, 2012 by a comfortable margin. With 100% of the state’s precincts reporting, Proposition 30 had the support of 53.9% of those having voted, with 4,959,206 “yes” votes – a margin of over 750,000. On Election Day, the initiative won a majority in 25 of the state’s 58 […]
Berkeley’s 2020 IN ACTION Presents Data on Class of 2020
The Berkeley Alliance hosted the 2020 IN ACTION Symposium on October 11th, giving Berkeley’s update on the 2020 Vision Initiative to close the achievement gap. For an audience of about 150 parents, educators and community leaders, the program began with dinner and a welcome from Mayor Tom Bates representing the City of Berkeley, Co-Superintendents of […]
In Dulci Jubilo’s 2012 Grant Winners
In Dulci Jubilo, Inc. a small Berkeley foundation who’s primary mission for 35 years has been the support of the Berkeley public schools, awarded 13 grants totaling $34,150. Below is a list of the 2012 grant recipients. In Dulci Jubilo (IDJ) is also known for the District wide Art Poetry and Essay Contest for fourth […]
Title I, Program Improvement, Supplemental Educational Services, and Choice
Berkeley Unified School District receives Title I funding from the federal government annually. Title I funds are used to help disadvantaged students meet state academic standards. The No Child Left Behind Law sets requirements for the district and schools receiving Title I funds to demonstrate Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). In 2011-12, BUSD did not meet […]
Superintendent Search Update
Updated October 2012 – The Berkeley Board of Education announced the appointment of Deputy Superintendent Javetta Cleveland and Assistant Superintendent Neil Smith as joint Interim Superintendents in August. The Board has tabled the discussion on the next step in the superintendent search until January when the new Board is in place. Meanwhile, the Co-Superintendents have agreed […]
Berkeley High School 9th Grade Fall Information Night: Wed., Nov. 7
Berkeley High School’s Fall Information Night for incoming 9th grade families (2013-14) is scheduled for Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 in the Berkeley Community Theater located on the BHS campus. The event will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. While we welcome everyone, the evening will be of particular interest to those who are new to the […]
Kindergarten and Information Fair for 2013-14 Enrollment: Sun., Dec. 2
Do you have an incoming kindergartener or new elementary school student to enroll for Fall of 2013? Please visit the Information Fair on Sunday, December 2 from 1:30 to 4:30. Learn about how to enroll your child, Meet representatives from our 11 elementary schools, and Find out about special programs and after school services. December […]
Berkeley Unified School District Shows Gains on the API and AYP
The California Department of Education released the 2012 Accountability Progress Report today. This annual report contains two sections: 1) the state Academic Performance Index (API) measuring year-to-year growth in academic achievement that a school or local educational agency (LEA) has made, and 2) the federal Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) measuring how well a school meets […]
ACOE Recognized Berkeley’s 2012 Teacher of the Year
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) Teacher of the Year Awards 2012 recognized 19 Bay Area educators, representing thousands of Alameda County teachers. Liliana Aguas represented our teachers as Berkeley’s Teacher of the Year. See photos of the event ACOE Recognizes Berkeley’s Teacher of the Year on YouTube ACOE Recognizes Berkeley’s Teacher of the Year on Vimeo Liliana […]
Berkeley Schools Participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day
Students and staff at Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Washington, Berkeley Arts Magnet, Oxford, Thousand Oaks, Cragmont (on Oct 5th) and King Middle School walked and rolled to school as part of the International Walk and Roll to School Day. Safe Routes to Schools supported over 100 Alameda County schools who participated in this international day of awareness that focuses […]
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