Oakland Student Earns Top Girl Scout Honor For School Support Initiative

From a brand partner: Chandler Stroughter created wellness boxes and therapist guides for children in OUSD schools.

Oakland Teachers Authorize Strike Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

The Oakland Education Association, which represents nearly 3,000 educators, announced that 91% of its members voted to authorize a strike.

Retired Stockbroker Teaching Oakland Students Financial Literacy

A retired stockbroker is giving some elementary school students in Oakland a foundation in finance to break the cycle of poverty.

Alameda Teacher Of The Year Selected

Is this teacher one of your family's favorites?

Alameda Student Receives $2500 National Merit Scholarship

The national list of award winners was announced this week.

2 Alameda Elementary Schools Named California Distinguished Schools

The Alameda schools were honored by the state for academic excellence and a positive school climate.

How Children Learn To Read: Alameda Literacy Roundtable

Leaders form 5 local school districts will share what's working for them.

Oakland Teachers, Students Rally To Demand Lead-Free Water In Schools

Recently released test results revealed lead levels more than 10 times higher than the state standard in some cases.

Alameda School Earns Prestigious Federal Blue Ribbon Award

Of the thousands of schools in the U.S., only 356 were awarded a Blue Ribbon.

Alameda Teacher 'Is A Bubble Of Positive Energy And Light'

T-Mobile and Patch are highlighting the contributions made by teachers.

5 Alameda Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

These students scored in the top one percent of US high school seniors and are eligible for thousands of dollars worth of scholarships.

School Starts Next Week In Alameda

These are the key dates for 2024-25 in Alameda Unified School District.

Alameda Grad Earns Scholarship

T-Mobile and Patch are honoring 2024 graduates.

Alameda Student Awarded $2500 National Merit Scholarship

The student will graduate soon from Alameda High School.

Alameda National Merit Scholarship: 2024 Corporate-Sponsored Award

An Alameda student received an award worth between $1,000-$10,000, sponsored by a Silicon Valley corporation.

Alameda High Schools: U.S. News 2024 Rankings

See Alameda High School and Encinal Junior/Senior High School rankings.

Alameda Student Awarded $5,000 Scholarship

The teen is one of 4 Alameda County students to each receive $5,000 to attend college.

Alameda Unified To Receive 13 Free Electric School Buses

The brand new buses are expected to improve air quality for children and all residents of Alameda.

Alameda USD Selects New School Board Member

She will replace board member Megan Sweet who resigned in October.

2 Alameda Schools Make AP Honor Roll

This new award recognizes schools for their commitment to improving college readiness through AP courses.

Coast Guard Establishes First CA JROTC Program

A different California city was chosen for the program.

Alameda Students Named 2024 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

See the list of students who received PSAT scores high enough to put them in the running for the prestigious scholarship.

Oakland Educators Helping High School Students Succeed With Innovative School Model

Christian Martinez was 16 years old when he got shot below the knee in a random drive-by.

Oakland Man Helping High School Students Succeed With Innovative School Model

Christian Martinez was 16 years old when he got shot below the knee in a random drive-by.

AUSD Welcomes Six New Administrators As New School Year Begins

The six come from diverse educational experiences but "are committed to equity and excellence for all students," AUSD said.

Back To School: Alameda 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents and kids in Alameda Unified School District are down to the wire — the first day of school is next week.

Four AUSD Schools Receive LIGHT Award Programs Grants

The two projects will receive a total of $60,000 to continue their research benefiting students, parents and teachers.

Amid Shortage Of Mental Health Professionals, Academy Aims To Boost Staffing

The program provides clinical training for doctoral and master level trainees focused on mental health care.

Alameda Student Chosen For Prestigious National Merit Scholarship

Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing fewer than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.

Progress Made On Negotiations Between Teachers, Oakland USD

Teachers plan to strike Thursday unless they can come to an agreement with Oakland Unified School District.

Alameda Star Student Receives Awards For Art And Academics

According to Harshitha's mother, she is dedicated and passionate about her work.

Alameda Star Student Finds Creative Solutions

Annie not only identifies needs, she finds a way to create and implement solutions so that other folks can live better lives.

Alameda Unified Board Votes To Phase Out 3 Grades At Bay Farm School

The Alameda school board has approved a proposal to phase out the grades 6 through 8 at Bay Farm School on Bay Farm Island.

Proposal To Eliminate Classes At Bay Farm School Anguishes Parents

Advocates for Bay Farm's middle school argue that many did not know a proposal had been made to eliminate the three grades.

Alameda Student Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate

The student could win the prestigious award which honors academic and community achievement.

Three AUSD Elementary Schools Named ‘California Distinguished Schools’

Amelia Earhart Elementary​, Frank Otis Elementary​ and Bay Farm School all received the honor.

Holy Names University Set to Close After 154 Years

Declining enrollment and rising costs are to blame, school officials say.

2 "Disturbing" Incidents At Alameda High School

The first involved a man who "alluded to students being afraid he would 'shoot up the school' some years ago."

No Threat Found At Alameda School

Alameda Police received a report of a person with a gun at an Alameda school on Monday.

Alameda Student Test Scores Dip, New Data Shows

California's student test scores took a dive amid the pandemic. See how your school fared.