Volunteers launch program to address Berkeley school district families’ technological needs
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To address the need for distance learning support, Berkeley Schools Volunteers launched a “Tech Wellness Check” team in April.
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Berkeley school district to provide meals, produce, groceries throughout summer
Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, unveiled the plan for its summer free meal program Wednesday, which will continue through August 17.?
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Berkeley school district addresses achievement gap, support for Black students
Black families from Berkeley Unified School District and district administration discussed academic support and engagement for African American students Tuesday.
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Berkeley school district holds 1st Spanish town hall, hears feedback from Latinx parents
More than 140 Spanish-speaking parents of Berkeley Unified School District students heard about distance learning and district initiatives Thursday, as well as gave district administration feedback about the issues they face during school closures.
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Berkeley school district board plans for virtual instruction in fall 2020
At the virtual Berkeley Unified School District meeting Wednesday, board members passed a series of priorities for the fall semester and a noninstructional week in June to allow for additional fall planning.
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Berkeley school district budget shortfall bigger than expected, fall protocols undetermined
Berkeley Unified School District staff has a lot of work ahead to determine how the school district can operate next year — both logistically and financially, as discussed at Wednesday’s board meeting.
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Berkeley High School will hold virtual graduation for class of 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has led Berkeley Unified School District to hold a virtual graduation for Berkeley High School seniors.
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CA food benefit program offers $365 to students in need
The California Department of Social Services recently developed a pandemic electronic benefit transfer program, providing increased food benefits to students who are eligible for free and reduced-price meals through their schools.
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Berkeley school district fall 2020 instruction will not return to normal
More than 300 community members logged on to the third Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, town hall meeting Wednesday night where it was announced instruction would not return to normal with the upcoming school year.
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Berkeley High School Principal Erin Schweng announces decision to step down
After working in the Berkeley Unified School District for 22 years, Erin Schweng announced April 20 she is stepping down as principal of Berkeley High School.
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