Berkeley Public Schools Fund
Berkeley Public Schools Fund
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More about this organization
Mission
To champion equitable public education for students, families, and our community. Through grants and volunteer programs, we center equity for the benefit of our students and the entire community.
About
The Berkeley Public Schools Funds largest program expenditure is for Board directed grants to support classroom teaching and student learning in Berkeleys 19 public schools, serving over 9,500 students. The Fund awards grants for over 400 projects and activities providing academic support and enrichment, many of which are equity focused. Grants support equipment and supply purchases for all subjects and disciplines; field trips to cultural scientific, environmental and natural history venues; visiting artists or other specialists; book and curriculum purchases; gardening, cooking and nutrition programs; special grants to outside organizations providing support and enrichment in Berkeleys schools; funding for science professional development for K-5 teachers; and funding for the local symphony to teach and perform for K-5 students. By subject, the largest areas of funding are for arts enrichment and math and science.
