The Schools Fund is Berkeley's single largest source of outside funding to reach teachers and programs in every Berkeley public school, from Pre-K through 12th grade. Our mission is to inspire and empower an extraordinary public education for every child. The Berkeley Public Schools Fund invests directly in teachers' ideas and creativity with Classroom Grants, Strategic Impact Grants and Teacher Summer Fellowships.
A thriving neighborhood, Commerce meets culture at Downtown Berkeley. Although having a reputation of a prime business district, it is also a cultural hub and has a plethora of options for entertainment and fun. Largely dominated by university students, this part of Berkeley has numerous dining establishments where you can have a sumptuous meal at a reasonable price and the happening nightlife scene attracts locals and tourists alike. Art lovers and culture buffs can attend numerous eclectic plays and concerts that are held across the theaters and music venues across the neighborhood.
