Alameda USD Seeking Applicants For Oversight Committee

​The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 Measure A Oversight Committee.

Alameda School Board Approves Otis Elementary School Principal

Tanya Harris will take charge of the school this fall.

When Do Alameda Students Go Back to School?

Students from all over the East Bay return to class in August. We have ideas to help parents pack a great back to school lunch.

Young Alameda Summer School Students Receive Free Books

The goal is for each child to take home 12-20 books through the "Summer Book Bucks Fair" program. You can help with donations.

New Presidents at Two Community Colleges This Fall

Meet the new presidents of College of Alameda and Berkeley City College.

Alameda Unified Board of Education Approves New Hires, Appointments

All five appointments go into effect on July 1, 2016.

Alameda Unified School District, Union Sign Tentative Agreement

The two teams came to agreement in two meetings.

Alameda Teachers Reject Proposed Contract

The union's current contract expires at the end of the month.

Roster of Colleges Alameda Graduates to Attend

Three graduation ceremonies will be held on the island Thursday and Friday. Check out the impressive list of colleges where they're heading.

School District, Teachers Union Reach Agreement

Teachers, counselors, and nurses will receive a 3.7 percent salary increase for the 2016-17 school year, according to the tentative pact.

School District, Teachers Union Declare Impasse

The two sides have been negotiating since January, but can't reach an agreement on all issues.

Alameda Schools Win Long List of Honors

National and state recognition for Alameda schools - a comprehensive list.

ACLC Named "Scholar School" on State Honor Roll

ACLC only high school in Alameda recognized as "Scholar School"

Alameda Schools Offer Grief Counseling Following Student's Death

A 15-year-old football player collapsed and died following practice Tuesday.

Student Dies at Encinal High School

The death occurred Tuesday, according to firefighters.

Kindergarten Teacher Named Alameda Teacher of the Year

Mandie Cline was chosen for her "dedication, enthusiasm and skill" in the classroom and to the entire school community.

Nea Sailing Club Launches Third Season

Nea Community Learning Center learners enjoy Alameda's sailing heritage

ACLC Junior Receives President's Volunteer Service Award

ACLC 11th-grader, Bethany Kharazzi, honored for advocacy on behalf of Cystic Fibrosis cause

New Principal Approved For Encinal Junior & Senior High School

Daniel Hurst will take over July 1, giving him time to settle in before the new school year starts.

Alameda Schools Devoted to Greening Campuses and Beyond

One highlight: students have removed 232 pounds of trash and 6886 square feet of non-native invasive plants from the shoreline.

Alameda School Makes U.S. News Rankings 2016 Best High Schools

Alameda High School made the list for Top Schools in California.

4 Alameda Schools Named Gold Ribbon Schools

All four schools will be honored at the California School Recognition Program on May 5 in Santa Clara.

California Universities Dominate Forbes List of Value Schools

Want to make sure your tuition money is being well spent? The Forbes Best Value Schools 2016 list has just been released.

Mark Your Calendar, Alameda: "Muslim Students in America" Forum

Muslim students and other community members will participate and answer your questions.

Island High Students Express Themselves Through Poetry

They tackle emotions, social and family issues through verse.

College or Career? Students to Receive Choices at Upcoming Event

University? Community college? A building or health trade? This event combines them - along with a summer job fair and resume help.

Wanted: Classified Employee of the Year Nominations

The deadline for submitting nominations to the district is March 5, 2016.

Bay Farm School Nominated For Green Ribbon School Award

The school was also named 'Green Achievers,' the highest honor in the California Green Ribbon Schools recognition program

Alameda Co. Teen Artists, Writers, Dancers, Performers Invited To Apply To Summer 2016 Arts Program

The 4-week summer session, July to August, is for talented CA high school students. Deadline is Feb. 29.

Accreditation Confirmed For Chabot, Las Positas Colleges

Recommendations from ACCJC were made to both East Bay schools.

Alameda School Receives Grant At Brandon Crawford, Wells Fargo Event

Alameda Science and Technology Institute was awarded $5,000 to create an urban farm and real world lab space.

Alameda Unified School District Announces 2016-17 Calendar

Make a note: First day of classes is Aug. 22!

Cal State East Bay Grad Student Featured On Grammy-Winning Album!

Mario Silva on trumpet is on tracks of Morgan Heritage’s “Strictly Roots,” Best Reggae Album of the year. Listen to him play: VIDEO.

Alameda Unified to Offer Full Day Kindergarten in 2016-17

The current kindergarten program runs from 8:20 am to12:45 p.m.or 1:40 pm (depending on the day).

Maya Lin School Wins Bay Area-Wide NFL Play 60 Challenge

Raiders, NFL representatives visit the Alameda elementary school.

Alameda School Wins 'NFL Play 60' Challenge

Raiders, NFL representatives will visit elementary school Tuesday. The Maya Lin School will also receive a $2,500 grant.

Community Learning Center Schools Finalize Union Agreements

Charter schools celebrate as negotiations begun two years ago wrap up

Nominate a Teacher of the Year

Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) is now accepting nominations for its Teacher of the Year program.

Kaiser Permanente restores bit of San Leandro HS history on MLK Day of Service

Volunteers from Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center repair and rehang student mural "missing" eight years

ACLC Science Fair Winners Move Up to County Level

20th-Annual ACLC Science Fair results in 36 first-place winners heading to the Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair in March.