Berkeley debates multiple plans to desegregate its middle schools
Community members are invited to voice their opinions in a series of town halls. Students won’t see changes until 2023.
Willard Middle School
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Finally, a chance to learn in person at Berkeley Unified’s summer school
With pressure mounting for schools to address learning loss, BUSD takes care to prioritize socio-emotional enrichment.
More As, more Fs for Berkeley students
During the fall semester, middle and high school student grades improved overall, but there were also more Ds and Fs.
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School notebook: Gigantic budget cuts, principal turnover, mural gets a mask
Berkeley school news — in brief.
‘Crisis’ or crossroads: What’s in the future for Longfellow Middle School?
As Berkeley Unified looks into desegregating its middle schools, one campus is poised to be at the center of the debate. The legacy of the district and the future of Longfellow hinge on the outcome.
For a first-generation Yemeni American, giving back is essential
When Thafir Elzofri was a young student, he was mentored and supported by Berkeley programs. He is repaying the kindness by working for Teach for America.
School notebook: Ultra-low vaccine rate at Berkeley school; prizes for kids fighting waste, vaping
Berkeley school news — in brief.
Forget spelling bees. Berkeley kids compete with entire books
Teams from all three Berkeley middle schools held a “Battle of the Books” to prove who had read and internalized the most texts.
Berkeley teachers support Oakland strikers: ‘We have their backs’
Teachers held “walk-ins” in support of Oakland teachers at schools across Berkeley early Tuesday morning.
Spotlight on special education: Berkeley has high ambitions. Does it fulfill them?
In a special two-part series, Berkeleyside takes a deep dive into BUSD’s special-ed program, as the district evaluates its own model and prepares for departmental changes.
These students in Berkeley run their own food business out of a classroom
At Growing Leaders, Willard Middle School students learn to garden, cook and sell 600 meals each month.
EBMUD testing finds elevated lead levels in water at Berkeley middle school
No other school fixtures at Willard were found to contain lead levels above state safety standards.
