Under California's Kindergarten Readiness Act, children must turn 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2014, to enroll for public school kindergarten for the 2014-15 academic year.
National test score results were released Thursday.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
About one in four fifth graders in the Alameda Unified School District were seriously overweight last school year.
A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.
A new study suggests that lowering the approval rate for school parcel taxes to 55 percent from the current two-thirds would lead to more taxes being passed, but not in poorer communities.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
See which East Bay community colleges have the shortest waiting lists and the highest success rates.
Alameda USD worked with local law enforcement to devise a safety plan for an ‘active-shooter event.’
Some clinics can't perform the mandated medical test because they don't have any of the required solutions. So far, though, AUSD applicants and volunteers haven't run into problems getting their TB skin tests.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
A new website compiles heaps of data looking at the mental and physical well-being of the state's youth.
The site is gaining popularity among middle school and high school students, but it's also being criticized for allowing anonymity and bullying.
The Davis Police Department offers many tips for back to school safety.
While some schools gained ground and others did not, the district performed well overall and some student groups made substantial gains. AUSD Supt. Kirsten Vital provides some details.
Applications are available now and must be returned by Sept. 20.
Alameda police say the first week of school will be a "grace period" for drivers, but starting next week, traffic violations are likely to earn you a citation.
A recent survey says 67 percent of parents in America plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year.
Jessica Murray has degrees in economics and international management as well as a teaching credential.
See which Alameda school had the highest percentage of unvaccinated kindergartners in 2012.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Eric Gravenberg begins his new role as interim president for the College of Alameda on July 15.
The district can expect to see an increase in school funding for the 2013-2014 school year.
Protestors want AUSD to halt efforts underway to relocate ACLC special education students from Wood Middle School to Encinal High, and reverse the decision. The rally will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Alameda City Hall (2263 Santa Clara Avenue) on June 25.
Between 15 to 20 students will be moved to make room for students from Alameda Community Learning Center, which will move to Wood's campus in fall, the Mercury News reports.
Alameda Unified School District's petition for review of the Measure H parcel tax has been denied. The case will return to the trial court for further proceedings.
John Love, 17, will graduate from Nea Community Learning Center a year early thanks to all his educational accomplishments achieved early on.
Matt, who will be a senior at Alameda High School next school year, reads an entry in his yearbook from one of his classmates.
Alameda schools Superintendent Kirsten Vital touches on API scores, the graduating class of 2013, the labor agreement with Alameda Education Association, and the calendars for the next three school years.
Alameda's Andy Lau and Brandon Do are two of 185 California high school seniors who have won 2013 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarships of $1,000.
A recap of graduation for Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School's class of 2013.
At their most recent meeting, Chabot-Las Positas college district trustees voted to offer the job to Dr. Jannett Jackson.
After retiring at the end of the 2013 school year, Fred Chacon plans to continue being an Artistic Director at Altarena Playhouse.