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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | At 28, he died on Berkeley’s streets | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

Berkeley Unified School District

Children gather around a table to watch a cooking demonstration at the Berkeley Library.
Posted inCity

Kids can eat lunch free 3 days a week at the Berkeley library this summer

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok June 26, 2023, 1:00 p.m.June 26, 2023

Berkeley’s Central Library is piloting a free lunch program for kids 18 and under. Kids can also eat free in the summer at some schools and community centers.

Superintendent Enikia Ford Morthel stands in front of a small crowd of people seated inside the BUSD board room. The photo captures Ford Morthel's back facing the audience. She is wearing in a bright blue suit with defined shoulders.
Posted inSchools

1 year in, BUSD superintendent says she’s cultivating a data-driven culture

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich June 06, 2023, 2:40 p.m.June 7, 2023

Improved reading scores for Black and Latino elementary students and a new database tracking achievement trends are among Enikia Ford Morthel’s accomplishments in her first year.

Posted inSchools

Fashion designs inspired by moss and iridescent frogs win Berkeley High student a national arts award

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich May 22, 2023, 10:19 a.m.May 22, 2023

Senior Gavin Trotmore is one of 20 students nationwide to be honored with a Presidential Arts Award. His teacher, Miriam Stahl, is also being honored.

A group of people pose for a group shot in front of a mural that has Natives in Solidarity on left side and Black Lives Matter on the right
Posted inSchools

Berkeley college prep program RISE says without BUSD funds, it’s done

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich May 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m.May 12, 2023

The nonprofit has helped hundreds of low-income BUSD students get into college, but it says this will be its last year unless it gets more money.

Posted inSchools

Why the cost of special education is rising at Berkeley schools

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich May 05, 2023, 12:26 p.m.May 8, 2023

Spending on special education has increased 30% in Berkeley Unified over four years.

Reparations Now! mural painted on Ellis Street in South Berkeley
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Berkeley school district’s reparations task force meets privately

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich May 01, 2023, 3:40 p.m.May 1, 2023

A 15- to 20-member task force, convened by the superintendent, held its first meeting last month as it explores giving cash payments to students with enslaved ancestors.

Posted inSchools

‘Building our Emerald City’: Berkeley High students pitch climate solutions

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich April 21, 2023, 4:29 p.m.April 21, 2023

After months of research, students proposed new ideas to help BUSD meet sustainability goals, from a rainwater collection system to a green job fair.

Karen Hemphill
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Remembering school board director Karen Hemphill, who ‘stood up for what was right’

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich April 18, 2023, 3:30 p.m.April 18, 2023

Hemphill served from 2006 to 2018 and was known for her advocacy for Black students and for growing the district’s career and technical education program.

Posted inSchools

Enrollment at Berkeley schools is still declining, but at a slower rate

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich April 17, 2023, 11:23 a.m.April 18, 2023

The district’s enrollment has fallen by 15% since a 2015 peak, including a drop of 104 students this school year. BUSD’s budget isn’t expected to take a hit until 2024-25.

Posted inSchools

Berkeley High personal finance class promises $2.4M ‘for free’

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich April 13, 2023, 1:00 p.m.April 14, 2023

In Ms. Rigley’s class, students learn how investing $500 a month can add up to $2.4 million over 40 years. A new state bill could make personal finance a graduation requirement.

Posted inSchools

Photos: Berkeley High robotics team will vie for world title

Avatar photo by Ximena Natera April 03, 2023, 1:00 p.m.April 3, 2023

The team, named “Berkelium,” has qualified for the international FIRST Robotics Competition in Houston.

Posted inSchools

Berkeley High was once Cal’s biggest feeder school but not anymore

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich March 26, 2023, 7:12 a.m.April 3, 2023

Until recently, Berkeley High students were admitted to Cal at above average rates — even with lower GPAs. That’s no longer the case.

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