The district now faces allegations of antisemitism and “severe and pervasive racism” against Palestinian, Arab and Muslim students and staff.
Berkeley Unified School District
Berkeley superintendent testifies before Congress: ‘Antisemitism is not pervasive in BUSD’
Superintendent Enikia Ford Morthel was grilled by lawmakers during a congressional hearing on antisemitism in K-12 schools but avoided the most intense scrutiny reserved for NYC schools chancellor.
Berkeley Unified approves staff layoffs as state budget tightens
The layoffs, which could still be rescinded, include positions in the Office of Family Engagement and Equity and instructional aides.
Trans students at Berkeley High celebrate new all-gender bathroom
Following months of advocacy by trans students, the high school converted a multi-stall bathroom for use by people of all genders Tuesday.
Berkeley superintendent will testify before Congress on antisemitism
Berkeley Unified will testify along with at least two other school districts as a House committee expands its inquiry into antisemitism in K-12 schools.
Parent sues Berkeley Unified over access to Israel-Palestine curriculum
The complaint alleged that the school district violated the law by refusing the parent access to a slideshow on the conflict in the Middle East taught to 9th graders.
A debate over Israel-Palestine curriculum flares at Berkeley schools
Berkeleyside reviewed a series of lessons on Israel-Palestine taught at Berkeley High. Here’s what they said.
Berkeley High students paint ‘Free Palestine’ mural downtown
Students behind the mural called for a cease-fire, release of hostages and defended their right to learn Palestinian history in school.
Berkeley students, teachers say civil rights complaint conflates antisemitism with criticism of Israel
They said the federal civil rights complaint filed last week was designed to make it harder to teach about the war in Gaza.
Yes on H: Voters overwhelmingly approve Berkeley schools parcel tax
The Berkeley school parcel tax funding small class sizes and enrichment programs will be renewed for another eight years.
Federal complaint alleges ‘severe and persistent’ antisemitism at Berkeley schools
Detailed in the civil rights complaint are allegations that children were taunted about the Holocaust and heard chants of “kill the Jews” as well as incidents some claim are more ambiguous.
Opinion: Vote Yes on Measures A, B and H
The measures are endorsed by the Alameda County Democratic Party, Cal Berkeley Democrats and the East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club.