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Boosting Attendance Awareness with Rap
Aiesha Lockett of the Office of Student Services powered up Rosa Park’s Friday morning on Sept. 22 with a rap song that raises awareness among students and families about the importance of attending school all day, every day. Dressed as “Attendance Hero” with a cape made by students at Jefferson, Lockett toured her rap song […]
Why 9th Grade Matters Event for BHS Families
Ninth (9th) grade families were warmly welcomed to the Berkeley High School community at a reception and workshop on September 19. Together BHS Parent Outreach Staff and others in the Office of Family Engagement and Equity (OFEE), as well as several school administrators, shared resources that will support students to navigate and succeed at Berkeley […]
Two BUSD-Sponsored Events You May Not Want to Miss
Here are two upcoming events of special interest: May 20: “Learning Exchange” workshops to build supportive schools District families, students and staff are invited to a special “Learning Exchange” on May 20 at Longfellow Middle School. The event — from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.– will include community dialogue and interactive workshops to build resiliency […]
Black Parents Affinity Group Retreat; Next meeting: Dinner & Movie on March 8
A Message from Ann-Marie Callegari, Supervisor of the Office of Family Engagement and Equity Re: Black Parents Affinity Group Retreat, February 27 Note: Next Black Parents Affinity Group Event: Dinner and a Movie, Tuesday, March 8, 6-8pm at Malcolm X Elementary in the Library. We will be viewing ****More Than A Day**** (Race and Equality in […]
Black Parents Affinity Group Retreat 2016: Sat., Feb. 27
Advocacy Workshops – Navigating Berkeley Unified School District The Major Things A Parent Should Know and Do! Great guests, workshops, fellowship, and Young Gifted and Black Teach-In for kids Sponsored by the Office of Family Engagement and Equity Saturday, February 27, 2016 9am-2pm BUSD Board Room 1231 Addison St., Berkeley CA 947021 RSVP with number […]
Black to School Week: Feb. 23-27
We invite all parents/guardians/caretakers of African American children to be an active participant in African American History Month and honor National African American Parent Involvement Day by coming to your child’s classroom during the week of February 23. In collaboration with the Regional Parent Network of the African American Regional Educational Alliances (AAREA) we encourage you […]
District English Learner Advisory Committee to review Master Plan for English Learners: May 14
Berkeley Unified School District’s Master Plan for English Learners is available in draft form and will be reviewed at the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting on May 14th, 6-7:30 p.m. at Longfellow Middle School (1500 Derby St.). October 2013 English Learner (EL) Master Plan Background: This Master Plan was revised to ensure that […]
Accelerating Achievement for African American Students: Actions being taken
In January, Co-Superintendent Neil Smith formed the Work Group for Accelerating the Achievement of African American Students that was tasked with conducting a study of best practices for supporting African American student achievement and making recommendations on furthering implementation in Berkeley. The purpose of this study and plan development process has been defined as follows: […]
“Lights On” Afterschool
The Berkeley LEARNS* After School Programs celebrated Lights On Afterschool – a nationwide call to attention to the importance of after school programs for America’s children, families and communities. On Thursday, October 20th, our after school programs celebrated with dance parties, performances, ice cream socials and other special activities. Read more…. (*Links Enrichment, Academics and […]