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Berkeley schools report rising enrollment, major construction and program wins
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Megan Ashkanani told the Chamber breakfast that enrollment is up, 68% of the class of 2025 took at least one AP course, the district has deployed comfort dogs across elementary schools and is in the midst of widespread construction funded by bonds and sinking funds.
Berkeley School District leaders told the State of the Cities breakfast that the district is in "the year of construction," with multiple campus projects, workforce and student supports underway.
Assistant Superintendent Megan Ashkanani said the district’s student enrollment is increasing and cited several student-success measures: 68% of the class of 2025 took at least one Advanced Placement course, and 87 graduates received technical or industrial certifications. The district also has deployed comfort dogs across elementary schools;…
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