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Berkeley Federation of Teachers

Vaccination site at Golden Gate Fields
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Berkeley teachers will return to school if vaccinated, union says

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Feb. 10, 2021, 4:10 p.m.August 4, 2022

The move could speed up bringing kids back into classrooms if BUSD and BFT reach an agreement, but vaccines are still limited.

BUSD Reopening Debate
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‘Masks will be ubiquitous’: BUSD officials, families talk school reopening at live forum

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Jan. 29, 2021, 7:20 a.m.August 4, 2022

Sup. Brent Stephens elaborated on labor negotiations and his vision for the upcoming school year.

BUSD parent protest to reopen schools
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Too soon, or not soon enough? Pace of school reopenings divides Berkeley

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Jan. 15, 2021, 3:27 p.m.February 20, 2023

Some Berkeley parents want an immediate return to campuses, but others have argued that even small reopenings could be dangerous.

five Berkeley School Board candidates
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Distance learning equity, student safety are critical issues for Berkeley School Board candidates

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Oct. 20, 2020, 1:00 p.m.October 7, 2022

In a race with no incumbents, six candidates are running to fill two seats during an academic year upended by COVID-19.

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BUSD prepares for ‘distance learning’ in fall, creating child care concerns for some families

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein May 29, 2020, 2:45 p.m.October 4, 2022

The Berkeley School Board on Wednesday approved a general planning framework as the district gets ready for 2020-21.

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Who gets to learn in Berkeley, and how, when COVID-19 has closed all schools?

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein March 25, 2020, 11:26 a.m.August 4, 2022

Berkeley schools are undergoing identity crises as they scramble to try to keep serving all their students.

Several people hold a huge banner saying "keep teachers in berkeley" in a meeting room
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Berkeley Unified reaches agreement with teachers union for 12% raise, more

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein Oct. 31, 2019, 2:25 p.m.October 21, 2022

The union president called the contract proposal a “huge win” for educators.

Protesters in red march in a street. Some are wearing masks or holding signs
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‘Wildcat’ strike takes 150 educators, 2,500 kids out of class — union says agreement reached

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein Oct. 29, 2019, 3:21 p.m.October 4, 2022

Monday was a tumultuous day for Berkeley Unified.

A packed room of seated protesters, wearing red and holding signs that say "More than praise, we need a raise."
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Dozens of Berkeley High teachers say they’ll call in sick Monday over union negotiations

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein Oct. 25, 2019, 2:18 p.m.October 4, 2022

For the second time this month, teachers will buck union leadership and leave administrators scrambling to deal with major absences.

Posted inSchools

Some Berkeley High teachers stage an unofficial ‘wildcat’ strike

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein Oct. 22, 2019, 3:02 p.m.October 4, 2022

With the school district and union still struggling to reach a contract agreement, teachers stayed home to ramp up the pressure.

Mass of protesters in the street, carrying banners supporting Berkeley teachers
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Teachers flood meeting, demanding raises and special-ed support

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein Sept. 19, 2019, 3:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

The first big teacher rally of the school year was part dance party, part protest.

Dozens of people are seated in a meeting room. Several are kids. One has a big sign that says, "Keep teachers in Berkeley."
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Berkeley Unified might ask voters to pay a teacher tax in 2020

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein Sept. 11, 2019, 3:16 p.m.October 4, 2022

As the district recuperates from millions of dollars in budget cuts, officials are pondering three different ballot measures that would support the schools.

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