Inspiring and empowering teachers to provide extraordinary education for every child

Our New Name!

Berkeley Public Education Foundation (BPEF) is now Berkeley Public Schools Fund! This year we're celebrating our 30th Anniversary and our continuing commitment to support teachers to create an extraordinary public education for every child in Berkeley. We think the new name better communicates our mission to directly support schools.

To read the full press release, click here.

New Executive Director

The Board of the Berkeley Public Schools Fund has selected Erin Rhoades to assume the leadership role at the Schools Fund. Erin was formerly a Principal Planner for Urban Planning Partners and the Executive Director of Livable Berkeley.

To learn more about Erin, click here.

Volunteers Make a Difference!

Want to support students but don't where to begin? Your first step is attending a New Volunteer Orientation, which we hold once a week during the BUSD school year.

Already a BSV volunteer? Request a new placement anytime! Please contact us to learn of special program needs or view our Urgent Needs page for teachers' needs and special events.