Berkeley school district delays Longfellow Middle School reconstruction further, costs rise to $80M | Local Schools
The completion date for Longfellow Middle School’s reconstruction has been delayed to June 2028. The move comes following…
Longfellow rebuild delayed to 2028 as costs rise
A three-story classroom building on the Longfellow Middle School campus is covered by scaffolding. Construction crews discovered severe…
Berkeley Council of Classified Employees wins contract with Berkeley school district after 10 months of negotiations | Local Schools
The Berkeley Unified School District approved a three-year contract agreement with the Berkeley Council of Classified Employees after…
Berkeley school district approves contract with classified workers
Members of Berkeley’s classified workers union (in red) rallied in solidarity with teachers during a school board meeting…
‘Deeply disturbing and heartbreaking’: Berkeley institutions grapple with Cesar Chavez’s sexual abuse allegations | National
Content warning: sexual violence Following a New York Times investigation alleging multiple counts of sexual abuse by Cesar…
Berkeley teachers approve contract giving 3% yearly raise
The Berkeley Federation of Teachers and BUSD families marched from Civic Center Park to the district’s headquarters on…
Public Health Advisory issued following two cases of mumps at Berkeley High | Local Schools
On March 6, the city of Berkeley issued a Public Health Advisory following two cases of mumps at…
Former student sues Berkeley school district after alleged police brutality incident | Communities
A former Berkeley Technology Academy student and his mother are suing the Berkeley Unified School District and the…
350 BUSD staff notified of possible layoff or reassignment
Facing a budget shortfall, the Berkeley Unified School District announced in March 2026 that it was issuing over…
Berkeley Unified cancels annual Black History Month festival | Local Schools
Since 2018, celebrations for Black History Month at Berkeley Unified School District have culminated in the districtwide Black…
Berkeley school district named in lawsuit over alleged antisemitism in public schools | Local Schools
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law is suing California for allegedly tolerating anti-semitism in…
Second mumps case reported at Berkeley High School
A second confirmed case of the mumps was reported at Berkeley High School on March 4, 2026. Credit:…