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Berkeley High Teacher/Activities Director Awarded Fulbright Scholarship

Berkeley High School’s Student Activities Director Chris Young has won the “Distinguished Award in Teaching” offered by the Fulbright Program within the U.S. Department of State. To win the award the educator must have at least five years teaching experience and a Master’s in Education.  Twelve educators from the U.S. are selected every year to travel […]

Superintendent’s TWI Recommendation Comes to the Board May 9th

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 with implementation, is being brought to the School Board at this Wednesday’s (May 9th) School Board Meeting.  The presentation of the recommendation is scheduled for 8:30 […]

Reminder: Tdap Immunization Required for All 7th-12th graders

Tdap Alert! – California school immunization law requires ALL students entering 7th grade to show proof of a whooping cough (pertussis) booster shot, called Tdap, before entering school. Students who fail to meet this requirement will not be allowed to attend school starting on Wednesday, August 29th 2012. For more details see: https://www.berkeleyschools.net/tdap-ready-for-7th-grade/

Gardening and Cooking Nutrition Program Gets Lifeline

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 nutrition programs in jeopardy.  Funding streams that previously provided the financial support and program incentives are being looked at for other uses.  Currently, the Network […]

English Learner Parent Event – May 11

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 the EL Parent Community about the District’s Master Plan for English Learners.  The evening will include student performances, informational fair, and prizes.  Dinner and childcare […]

BUSD Budget Forum Videos Available On-line

In response to the community interest in State and District budget issues, a second Budget Forum (see March forum below) with Jonathan Kaplan of the California Budget Project and Deputy Superintendent Javetta Cleveland took place on April 19th. These videos of the forum will help you to understand the state of California’s budget, how it is affecting education, and more specifically the impact […]

Board Needs Surplus and Facilities Naming Committee Members

  Surplus Facilities Committee The process of declaring a property surplus is governed by the State Education Code. It is the clearly stated intent of the Code that the community be involved in determining the use of surplus space prior to Board decisions.  The Board is looking for parents, educators and community members to serve […]

BUSD Performing Arts Showcase 2012 Videos On-line

BUSD Performing Arts Showcase 2012 featured student musicians from Berkeley’s elementary, middle and high schools. The District music program is funded by the Berkeley Schools Excellence Program (BSEP) Measure A of 2006. YouTube Samplers One through Ten share the concert by individual groups, but you are encouraged to watch them all. Whether you’re looking at […]

Standardized Testing Period to Begin

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 measure how well students are achieving California’s content standards for all subjects tested.  Read the Superintendent’s 2o12 STAR testing letter below and visit the STAR […]

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